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March 18, 2020

Northern Electric offices closed to the public

BATH, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern Electric Cooperative offices in Bath and Redfield will be closed to the public as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18. The offices will be closed to protect the health of our employees and members as COVID-19 – commonly called coronavirus – continues to spread across South Dakota… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Bethesda continues no visitor policy

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As we follow the guidance from the CDC and State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Bethesda continues the NO VISITOR POLICY. The No Visitor Policy applies to ALL of our Bethesda Aberdeen facilities including: Bethesda Nursing Home, Towne Square Assisted Living, Parkside Retirement Community and the K.O. Lee Adult… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Johnson knows economic help is needed

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump is pushing Congress to approve an economic rescue package that could top one trillion dollars. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they know help is needed quickly. Johnson says while direct payments make a lot of sense, Congress has to have a plan in place to do that. Johnson… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Noem says state does not have community spread

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem met in Sioux Falls with officials from Sanford Health and Avera Health to talk about cooperation in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. Following that meeting Noem announced that state schools will be closed again next week. Noem said there are now a total of… Read more »

March 18, 2020

Chamber President encourages people to support local businesses

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The COVID-19 threat continues to make its impact around the world and the effects are being felt as well here in Aberdeen. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, encouraged people to continue to support the local businesses. She said it’s hard to tell if, or when, restaurants… Read more »

March 17, 2020

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel announces precautionary measures

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Global Pandemic COVID-19 (Corona Virus), Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel has decided to take precautionary measures: 1. The casino beginning Sunday March 22, 2020 will be closing from 11 :59 PM – 8:00 AM for daily for deep cleaning and disinfecting period. All machines and high traffic… Read more »

March 17, 2020

Non-dissolving products can create sewer back-up issues

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – With temporary limited supplies of toilet paper, individuals have resorted to alternative options. It is important to remember that this practice not only negatively affects Aberdeen’s wastewater facility, but it can also have a significant impact on sewer lines within individual neighborhoods. Flushing non-dissolving products can damage pumping equipment and… Read more »

March 17, 2020

Avera announces COVID-19 protocol

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 cases have now been reported in this region, Avera reminds the general public of what they need to know concerning this virus. COVID-19 symptoms and testing People who utilize Avera facilities for their health care who feel they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who are displaying… Read more »