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September 29, 2021

Recap of public safety portion of the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee met and dealt with many different issues. Senator David Wheeler, who is not a member of this subcommittee wanted clarification about whether someone can use medical marijuana inside a drug free zone. Representative Caleb Fink talks about cannabis use at the workplace. Representative Caleb Fink talks about… Read more »

September 29, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,133. The state had 551 new cases and 690 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,461. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

September 29, 2021
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Senior Nutrition, Avera St. Luke’s to offer flu shots next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Area IV Senior Nutrition, in a partnership with Avera St. Luke’s, will be providing flu shots next week in Aberdeen. The flu shots are free with a Medicare card. The days and locations follow. Monday: Bicentennial Apartments, 1212 S. Lawson St., 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday: 5th Avenue Apartments, 506 S. First St., 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday: Sherman Apartments,… Read more »

September 29, 2021

Governor Noem administration submits permit application for 2022 Mount Rushmore fireworks

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Wednesday, on behalf of Governor Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Department of Tourism submitted its application for a special use permit for the 2022 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. The application was submitted to the National Parks Service (NPS). “There truly is no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than Mount Rushmore,… Read more »

September 29, 2021

Rapid City Fire Department training exercise at the airport

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the tarmac of an airport might be the last place a regular civilian wants to see a fire, for the Rapid City Fire Department this week, there is nowhere else to train. Quite literally – Tess Jaeger, public information officer for the RCFD, said this is specialist training is specific to… Read more »

September 29, 2021

Lieutenant Governor weigh in on drought conditions in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains, much of South Dakota has been under severe drought conditions since early this spring. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says its pretty serious. Rhoden says there should be some help from the federal government. Rhoden says despite the state having hundreds of millions of extra dollars in reserve, there are few… Read more »

September 29, 2021

South Dakota Dept of Social Services look to improve rural health care

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services will get up to five million dollars in federal funding to work on changing rural health care. Department Secretary Laurie Gill says the money will be used over time. Gill says technology and shifting how providers are paid are a couple of the goals. Gill says… Read more »

September 29, 2021

Work near completion at Lewis & Clark Regional Water System

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit a milestone earlier this month with the last link in the pipeline between Beresford and Sioux Center, they have more work to do. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have other segments that could be fast tracked. Larson says they could be on to… Read more »

September 29, 2021

USDA release the latest weekly crop report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- South Dakota farmers have started harvesting their corn and soybean crops, but the combines may not be filling up very quickly. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says according to this week’s USDA National Ag Statistics Service update South Dakota’s corn crop is still the worst in the nation. He says South Dakota’s soybeans aren’t… Read more »

September 29, 2021

Congressman Johnson to Host “Under 35” Tele-Town Hall tonight

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up tonight, Congressman Dusty Johnson will be hosting a tele-town hall designed for those 35 years of age or younger.  The town hall will begin at 7PM and normally runs about an hour.  To join in on the tele-town hall call 1-833-946-1543.    

September 29, 2021

Sobriety checkpoints planned for October

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints scheduled for 15 different South Dakota counties during October. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the list of monthly checkpoints which are held at various times and locations. The checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. Sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the… Read more »

September 29, 2021

Freeman School Board looking toward the future

FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman Public School Board is conducting a survey that may help determine the future of the district. Superintendent Jake Tietje says the board formed a task force to look at their options. Tietje says the survey is on their website and deals with consolidation and a possible sports cooperative. Tietje says they… Read more »

September 29, 2021

SD Redistrcting Committee trying to setup district for the tribal areas

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-The Legislative Redistricting Tribal Areas Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2021 interim Tuesday. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre is a member of the subcommittee and also the chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee. She says when drawing new legislative districts, they have to comply with the requirements of the Voting… Read more »

September 29, 2021

‘We are the Virinca Trio’ concert set for Oct. 7 at NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host a faculty concert that serves as the official introduction to The Virinca Trio. “We are the Virinca Trio” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, on the Jewett Stage in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. All are welcome to attend this free concert.… Read more »