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March 24, 2020

Gov. Noem extends school closure, executive order for state employees

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The number of positive coronavirus cases in South Dakota rose to 30, with new cases reported in Beadle and Brookings Counties. Governor Kristi Noem says she is extending her executive order for state employees. Noem also ordered the K-12 school closure extended. Noem, who earlier said that up to 30 percent… Read more »

March 24, 2020

Board of Regents determines all public universities will finish online

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – In response to Gov. Kristi Noem’s Executive Order 2020-04, the South Dakota Board of Regents has determined all South Dakota public universities will transition spring classes online for the duration of the semester and postpone spring commencement ceremonies until further notice, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. “Throughout this entire… Read more »

March 24, 2020

Noem press conference live at 11:30 on all Hub City Radio stations

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Just a reminder that Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 11 :30 this morning. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net  

March 24, 2020

Avera and Sanford to begin daily testing for coronavirus

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — Two regional health care providers based in Sioux Falls say they will begin processing tests for the coronavirus after receiving regulatory approval. Sanford Health says initially it will process about 400 tests daily with plans to double that number in the coming weeks. Avera Health says it has the… Read more »

March 24, 2020

Agtegra donating masks to area healthcare facilities

Photo caption: Agtegra Fleet Manager Nathan Locken, delivers two boxes of N95 respiratory mask to the Avantara Nursing Home in Redfield, S.D. March 23. ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Agtegra has been taking inventory at all locations to compile as many N95 respiratory masks as possible to donate to area healthcare facilities, and nursing homes.… Read more »

March 24, 2020

Parks and Rec extends deadline for summer job applications

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – In light of the coronavirus situation, the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has decided to extend its deadline for summer job applications. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, talked about the extension. Morsching said while applications have been solid, they are down a bit in the college-age group. He said people can… Read more »

March 24, 2020

Better Business Bureau warns about virus scammers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The United States Treasury Department could soon start issuing relief checks to American families and businesses. Right now – the proposal includes sending two large checks to many Americans and devoting $300 billion toward helping small businesses avoid mass layoffs. As we wait for word on how this will… Read more »

March 23, 2020

Noem shares thoughts on executive order during press conference

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Monday outlining guidelines for businesses, healthcare providers and community leaders during the coronavirus outbreak. Noem talked about the order during a press conference. She said the order serves as a baseline for protocol to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Noem said she… Read more »