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October 4, 2021

Recap of the 2nd Annual Joy Ranch Native American Pow Wow

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Joy Ranch hosted the 2nd annual Native American POW WOW on Saturday.  Shawn McCall with the Joy Ranch talks about the purpose of the event. He said there was a fair turnout. Even though this is the 2nd POW WOW at the Ranch, this was Shawn’s first ever. Joy Ranch organized the… Read more »

October 4, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 15 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 15 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,160. The state had 365 new cases and 460 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,215. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Senator John Thune said Democrats need to raise debt ceiling on their own

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congress last week agreed to extend the funding for the federal government into December, that now leaves extending the debt ceiling this month. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s a problem for the democrats, so they should fix it. Thune says this debt extension is for the spending democrats plan in the… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Fall/Winter Schedule now for open gyms in Aberdeen

The Fall/Winter 2021 season of open gym has begun and will run through Tuesday, December 2 at the following locations: Youth Gyms:  CC Lee                            Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Simmons Elementary        Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Mike Miller Elementary      Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Washington Street Gym    Saturdays Civic Arena                      Saturdays and Sundays These above gyms are open for youths in… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Officials needed for Men’s Basketball League

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Men’s Basketball League is in need of officials.  Games are played Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Pay is based on levels of certification beginning at $18/game.  League play begins October 25. A Basics of Officiating Clinic will be held Monday, October 18 for all new officials.  Interested people should contact the… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Volunteers needed for 2021 Haunted Forest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Optimist Club have begun preparations for the 2021 Haunted Forest.  This popular event requires over 100 volunteers.  Recreation Superintendent, Gene Morsching, would like to invite people over the age of 15 to become a part of this Halloween tradition.  Some of the areas… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Aberdeen Parks & Rec holding a Fall Photography Contest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is holding a Fall Photography Contest to highlight city parks.   People are encouraged to go take pictures at any Aberdeen Park or along the City Trail System now through October 30th.  People are not limited in the number of photos they can enter. Please send… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Yankton getting applications for cannabis facilities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has received applications to operate medical cannabis dispensaries. City Manager Amy Leon says they will release more information in cooperation with the state. Leon says there is a mix of applicants. Leon says there may be more talks with the state about the applications. Leon says its her understanding… Read more »

October 4, 2021

Zebra mussels on the rise statewide

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It’s that time of the year when lakefront property owners have to start preparing for winter by removing docks and lifts. Now with zebra mussels showing up across the state in lakes and rivers, South Dakota Game Fish and parks want to remind everyone what to do if they have zebra mussels on… Read more »

October 1, 2021

Lee Park Golf Course schedule to close Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The public is advised that the Lee Park Golf Course and the Pro Shop will be closed on Monday, October 4th.  Golf Course personnel will be completing aerification of the greens. The course will reopen on Tuesday, October 5th at 8:00 am.  For further information contact the Lee Park Golf Shop at… Read more »

October 1, 2021

Midwest economic index continue to see growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, has remained above growth neutral for 16 of the last 17 months. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says while still in positive territory, the overall index… Read more »

October 1, 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 2,145. The state had 456 new cases and 516 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,325. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

October 1, 2021

State Fire Marshal urges public to celebrate Fire Prevention Week

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages the public to spend a little more time this next week thinking about fire safety . Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and is designed to educate citizens, especially children, about the different sounds that smoke… Read more »

October 1, 2021

Recap of Thursday’s Redistricting Committee meeting in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees seem to be on separate paths over legislative districts in the Sioux Falls area. Committee Chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, says they are still in the preliminary stages. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids says they would like to cooperate with Senators. Representative Drew… Read more »