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October 7, 2021

Denver Air Connection to retain Essential Air Service in Watertown & Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Denver Air Connection is keeping the Essential Air Service contracts for the airports in Pierre and Watertown through May 2023. In an order issued Thursday, the US Department of Transportation said it has rejected requests from the cities of Pierre and Watertown, as well as previous EAS provider SkyWest, to rebid the commercial… Read more »

October 7, 2021

South Dakota Farm Bureau app period open For health care plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Farm Bureau members can now apply for Health Care Coverage through plans offered by the Farm Bureau. Coverage will begin January 1. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says they worked with the Governor and legislature to receive the approval to offer the health plan. He says those interested in… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Aberdeen teen honored by national award for heroic service activity

Boulder, C.O,Press Release) – Jordan Phillips, age 17, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been named an honoree of the 2021 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 inspiring young leaders – fifteen top winners and ten honorees – who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Spirit to retire as Presentation College’s live mascot

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Saint Bernard known as “Spirit” has been Presentation College’s mascot for the past eight years, and it’s time to hang up her barrel as she retires this coming December. PC welcomed Spirit in 2013 as a puppy, and she has been on campus every day since. PC’s mascot spent most… Read more »

October 7, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,170. The state had 474 new cases and 490 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,716. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Pup Crawl will kickoff the Pheasant Phestival next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- To celebrate the 2021 pheasant season and the dogs that make it possible, we’re holding a Pup Crawl (Dog Social) as part of the downtown Pheasant Phestival. The Pup Crawl Dog Social runs from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14. Dogs and their humans from all over the area can congregate at Malchow Plaza.… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Allevity Entertainment to host Laser Tag Tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)-On Sunday, October 17, Allevity Entertainment will be hosting a laser tag tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “By putting on this tournament we are both raising money and awareness for the critically important work that Children’s Miracle Network Hospital does and having some fun while doing it,” said David Novstrup, owner… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Enplanement continue to rise in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Number of people flying out of the Pierre Regional Airport ramping back up as the busy hunting season approaches Over 1700 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport last month. Of the total, 695 were on Denver Air Connection flights and 1014 were on SkyWest flights. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zinga) says… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Senator Rounds talks about the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation for tribal entities to have more self-control over how federal food assistance programs are utilized in their borders. Rounds said the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act respects the tribal right to self-govern. Rounds said the proposal has the support of tribal groups and a lawmakers… Read more »

October 7, 2021

South Dakota Democrats getting ready for 2022

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota democrats are using the off year to organize, raise money and find candidates for next year. Democratic Party Executive Director Berk Ehrmantraut says they have had a busy year. Ehrmantraut says they are contacting candidates to run in races from the local level to the US Senate. Ehrmantraut says they are… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Voters in Vermillion approves new bond to build a new elementary school

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in the Vermillion School District have approved a twenty-six million dollar bond issue to fund construction of a new elementary school. Yes votes totaled 902; there were 304 no votes. Of all voters who participated, 74.79% voted for the bond issue. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they were optimistic about the… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Freeman schools keeping an eye of COVID-19

FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts are contending with another year of keeping Covid-19 under control in their districts. Freeman Public School Superintendent Jake Tietje says so far, they have had few positive cases. Tietje says they have a Covid-19 plan in place. Tietje says they have an optional face mask policy in place. The state Health… Read more »