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April 7, 2020

At least two Tribal governments enforcing COVID ‘road checks’

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – At least two Tribal governments in South Dakota are now enforcing COVID ‘road checks’ upon entering reservation boundaries in the state. The Oglala Sioux Tribe in southwestern South Dakota and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in central and northwestern South Dakota have both set up roadside checkpoints for vehicles entering reservation… Read more »

April 7, 2020

Avera reminds people to consider adapting traditions at Easter

SIOUX FALLS. S.D. (Press Release) – With the Easter holiday just around the corner, Avera reminds individuals and families to consider adapting traditions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “In the wintertime, after the Christmas holiday, we often see a spike in the number of influenza and other contagious illnesses because extended families have come… Read more »

April 7, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media conference call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.

April 7, 2020

Avera offering Virtual Visits

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Patients can now use Virtual Visits to connect with Avera providers from the comfort of their home. While virtual visits are not yet available for every Avera provider, new sites and providers are being added to the service each day. Patients can use two platforms and a variety of… Read more »

April 7, 2020

City Council approves first reading of new city ordinance

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has approved the first reading a new city ordinance drafted in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This ordinance was addressed at Monday’s regular meeting and is the third ordinance the council has discussed and approved. This ordinance will need a second reading by the… Read more »

April 6, 2020

Noem extends one executive order and issues new one

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem extended one executive order and issued another one on Monday. Noem extended her original executive order which closed classrooms and implemented distance learning in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The executive order was extended through the end of May which means that students will not return… Read more »