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November 15, 2021

Northern Mental Health Week will take place Nov. 14-20 on NSU campus

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host mental health awareness events aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and improving campus mental wellness. NSU student Emily Meier received a grant through the Bush Foundation’s Change Network program, which led to the creation of Northern Mental Health Week, Nov. 14-20. Programming will… Read more »

November 15, 2021

Yankton City Commission discuss housing issues for the next few years

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission held a strategic planning session last month, laying out goals to pursue over the next few years. City Manager Amy Leon talked to the commission at their last meeting about one of those goals, moving toward standards for rental housing. Leon says it could take up a lot of… Read more »

November 15, 2021

Higher energy costs leading to increased utility rates

Rising energy costs are leading to rate increases from many electric and gas utilities. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson says they have to look at utility costs and what the law allows in rate hike cases. Hanson says utilities are allowed to increase rates to cover most of their increasing fixed costs. Hanson… Read more »

November 12, 2021

Governor Noem announces Friday she will seek re-election

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)-  On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem made it official she will seek re-election to Governor in 2022. Governor Noem heads into the campaign with over $10 million raised since her last election.  Her campaign has more than $6.5 million cash on hand between all campaign accounts.  

November 12, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 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 2,281. The state had 521 new cases and 311 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,496. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

November 12, 2021

Senator Thune believe US should react to what’s happening in China

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- US defense leaders are warning about the increasing capabilities and actions of the Chinese military. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the US has to react. China has been making provocative moves toward Taiwan. Thune says that could be a flashpoint. Thune says Taiwan is strategically and economically important to the US. The… Read more »

November 12, 2021

Reactions to the sparrow map used to setup the districts in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- South Dakota legislators had to take their special session into overtime to find agreement on a final legislative district map. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he isn’t sure what drove the final vote. Cwach says there were some fairly minor changes to the maps presented by House and Senate Committees.… Read more »

November 11, 2021

Avera St. Luke’s COVID-19, Flu Vaccination Clinics continue

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– Avera St. Luke’s continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics multiple times per week. An additional public flu vaccine clinic has also been added on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held on the following days: •Friday, Nov. 12             … Read more »

November 11, 2021

North Main Street Railroad Tracks-Closed

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- ROAD CLOSED:  Weather permitting, beginning at 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 10, the railroad crossing at North Main Street will be closed due to track replacement work.  North Main Street railroad tracks Work is expected to be completed by end of day Friday, November 12.

November 11, 2021

Sanford Aberdeen to host COVID-19 event Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, Sanford Aberdeen will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine event for children ages 5-14. Community Liaison Bea Smith reminds us that this is by appointment only. Smith explain why Sanford is only doing it by appointment. Smith encourages anyone who may have doubt to talk with their family doctor. Sanford… Read more »

November 11, 2021

SD National Guard continues to be fully staffed

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While many employers and businesses are having a hard time finding enough people to fill numerous vacancies, that’s not a problem for the South Dakota National Guard. Adjutant General Jeffrey Marlette says they continue to hit and exceed their numbers. Marlette says they are able to stay staffed through a number of deployments.… Read more »

November 11, 2021

Aberdeen Fire Rescue offering EMT course this winter

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Fire Rescue is providing an Emergency Medical Technicians Course this winter / spring. Course will begin January 10th 2022 and complete on April 27th 2022. Class times are from 6 pm till 10 pm on Monday and Wednesday nights. There are 4 scheduled Saturdays with class time from 9 am till… Read more »