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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Health officials say a man from the eastern part of the state has contracted the state’s first assumed case of monkeypox, a disease that has emerged in more than 50 countries and 41 U.S. states. The state public health lab identified the infection and forwarded the case to… Read more »
GROTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A 50-year-old female has died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, July 11, 2022, east of Groton. The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2017 Toyota Camry was eastbound on… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is holding meetings around the state this week to highlight future projects under the State Transportation Improvement Plan. (STIP) At the meeting last (Wednesday) night in Mitchell, D.O.T. Director of Planning Mike Behm highlighted the new Platte – Winner Bridge project. Behm says they plan to keep… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new three-digit dialing code, 988, will launch on Saturday in South Dakota connecting those experiencing mental health distress to compassionate, accessible care and support. “Whether it is thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, help is available 24 hours a… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy is still growing in the nine state Mid America region, that growth is slowing. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says there are some positive signs. Goss says he expects the Federal Reserve to continue to be aggressive in rate hikes to slow inflation. Goss says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up tonight at Malchow Plaza is the 2nd of the Summer Concert Series. Tonight’s artist is John Scalia and the Dirty Word. The plaza will open at 6pm with music beginning at 7pm. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, we ask that you abide by the following rules: An ID is… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities across the country shared in billions of federal dollars over the past two years as they dealt with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says while those dollars are going away, many of the increased costs are not. Ekeren says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota Boulevard, across the street from the South Dakota State Capitol will be home to a two-day abortion rights protest July 23rd and 24th. Sandra Reid and Cassie Hudson of Watertown have organized two protests there and are trying to organize a protest near the Capitol. Reid says the march will be… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The largest ag project ever proposed in Davison County got the green light Tuesday after the Davison County Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a $500 million soybean processing plant. The plant will be located at the intersection of 257th Street and Highway 37 about two miles south of Mitchell. Nearly… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While university campuses across the state are quiet now, preparations are underway for the start of classes late next month. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are better prepared to help students with financial challenges. Gestring says she doesn’t want to guess on student numbers yet. Overall student enrollment at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign accepted an invitation to a gubernatorial debate co-hosted by Dakota News Now and KOTA/KEVN. The debate will take place in Rapid City on September 30, shortly after the opening of early absentee voting. Governor Noem sent a letter to Representative Jamie Smith announcing that she accepted the… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)– CorTrust Bank has been named a 2022 Best Bank in South Dakota by Forbes Magazine. This is the third time CorTrust Bank has received this recognition over the past four years. “It’s an honor to hold the distinction of being one of South Dakota’s Best Banks,” said Jack Hopkins, CorTrust Bank… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- School meals will cost more in 2022-23 for students in the Aberdeen School District. Universal free lunch has been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that program is ending with the upcoming school year. Lunches will increase in price by 35 cents, while breakfasts will increase by 20 cents,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,945. The state had 1,569 new cases and 1,006 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,857. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, a coalition of groups backing Medicaid expansion has welcomed Dakotans for Health as a member of that group. That means voters will now see only a constitutional amendment on Medicaid expansion in November. Zach Marcus, campaign manager for South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, says it was the logical move. Dakotans… Read more »
