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March 18, 2020

Emergency Operation Center will begin to scale back levels

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Effective March 19th, 2020 the Brown County Emergency Operation Center will begin to scale back operation levels as they have completed several key objectives. The Emergency Operation Center in conjunction with local City and County officials, the school district, and local healthcare providers, will continue to monitor the current COVID-19… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Noem addresses shortage of supplies

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. At an appearance at Monument Health in Rapid City today, Governor Kristi Noem says the lab had to delay testing after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control… Read more »

March 18, 2020

State halts COVID-19 testing due to supply shortage

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. The lab had to stop this week after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private suppliers. It ran tests for medium and high risk… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Some local activities now suspended through March 29

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Although there have not been presumptive or positive cases of COVID-19 in Aberdeen, the City is taking precautions to protect our community from possible exposure. As precautionary measures: Ride Line will continue service.  All Ride Line passengers who are symptomatic will be required to wear a medical mask.  These masks… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Brown County residents encouraged to sign up for text alerts

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – 2-1-1 text alerts available to Brown County residents In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 211 Helpline Center provides up-to-date information, assistance in finding food or other basic essential needs, and connects volunteers to those who need them. The 211 Helpline also provides a centralized location for organizations and businesses… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Department of Revenue working remotely

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Revenue staff, though not in the office, is working remotely to assist South Dakotans. DOR Online Motor Vehicle Services Our online services allow you to review and renew your vehicle registration/decals and license plates, purchase new license plates, opt-in for email renewal and general notifications,… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Chamber postponing, canceling events and programs through April 3

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring the evolving events in our area surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and is committed to supporting the Aberdeen business community by providing resources, information and encouragement. As of Wednesday, March 18, the Chamber is remaining open. However, to minimize risk to the… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Dacotah Bank announces lobby restrictions

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday March 17 and until further notice, access to the inside of our branches will only be available by appointment. All of our banking, insurance, mortgage and trust services are available to customers. We are taking this precaution to limit and control the environment of any… Read more »