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May 31, 2019

Blood shortage at critical stage

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – People are on the move in the summer months and while that is a good thing, it can also be a problem for those in need of blood. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruitment Representative with Vitalant, explained why the situation has created a critical level when it comes to a lack… Read more »

May 31, 2019

Second Footprints Foot Clinic set for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s Foundation, with Avera St. Luke’s Hospital Wound Care, is holding its second Footprints Foot Clinic on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in the Avera Wound Care and Hyperbaric Treatment Center, 305 South State Street. in Aberdeen near the east valet entrance. “Footprints” is a foot and nail care… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Governor releases statement on Missouri River water levels

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today released the following statement: “In recent days, state officials have been notified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of rising Missouri River water levels. Those levels are expected to remain higher than average for the next several weeks. Any additional rainfall could mean even higher… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Rapid City teacher arrested on child abuse charges

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Rapid City teacher has been arrested and accused of abusing a disabled student. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Shea Lindsey was arrested Thursday on child abuse charges. Authorities say they began an investigation into the alleged abuse May 14, but did not specify what they believe happened.… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Billie Sutton Leadership Institute hosts first training event this weekend

BURKE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute will host its first leadership training event this weekend in Oacoma, South Dakota. Within three weeks of launching the Institute, nearly 100 South Dakotans applied to participate in the public service and community engagement focused leadership training program. In anticipation of the first event, Billie… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Primrose Retirement Communities named among top 20 best employers

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC has been named one of the top twenty best employers in the Senior Living industry by Lincoln, Nebraska–based healthcare-intelligence firm NRC Health. The award recognizes and ranks senior-care organizations across the country for engaging and inspiring their employees. “The key to our success as a company… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Aberdeen Police arrest four on burglary charges

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Post) – At approximately 5:20 am on Tuesday, May 28, Aberdeen police responded to the 400 block of S Roosevelt Street in reference to a burglary. It was discovered that coin rolls, liquor, and lottery tickets had been stolen. Subsequent investigation led to the following arrests: Htoo Saw, age 19 of… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Wyoming man found near S.D. interstate likely died of hypothermia

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — An autopsy indicates the Wyoming man found dead near a South Dakota interstate likely died of hypothermia. The body of 45-year-old Justin Johnson was found Sunday evening near some railroad tracks between Wall and Wasta in Pennington County near Interstate 90. Sheriff’s officials say there’s no indication the death is… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Sioux Falls residents asked to limit water usage following rainfall

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials in Sioux Falls are asking city residents to limit water usage after a large amount of precipitation fell in the area. The Public Works Water Reclamation Division says the added water is placing a strain on the city’s sanitary sewer system. Residents are being asked to limit water usage… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Road to be closed for storm sewer work

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer work:  South Lloyd Street from 14th to 15th Avenue SE including the intersection of 15th Ave SE & South Lloyd St. Work is expected to last through Friday, May… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Fishermen get stuck at tubes on Causeway at Missouri River

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Some local fishermen got a taste of how strong the current is at the tubes on the Causeway in Pierre Wednesday morning when their boat got pushed to the tubes and couldn’t get free. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says the foursome was fishing in the main channel… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Fourth Annual Junior Achievement Bacon Run June 8

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fourth Annual Junior Achievement Bacon Run is set for Saturday, June 8. The event starts and ends at Pounders, 1702 Sixth Ave. S.E. Cost of the race is $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event, and for those age 16 and under cost is $20 in advance… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Noem says farmers will be challenged for weeks to come

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Spring planting for South Dakota farmers has been tough before, but Governor Noem says this spring is unique.   And even when the rain stops, Noem says there is still a lot of water moving through the watersheds. Farmers will be challenged for weeks to come.

May 30, 2019

Participation increases in Northern State’s Study Abroad program

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University Study Abroad has seen a significant increase this year, with nearly triple the number of participants in its programs compared to last year. That success means all the hard work of staff, led by NSU Study Abroad and CEIB Advisor Dominika Blum, is paying off. Blum said… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Friday is deadline for license plate renewal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week marks the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewal. The letters for the month of May are H, I and O. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, May 31. Individuals can stop by the Brown County Treasurers Office or use the kiosk located at Kessler’s.… Read more »