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August 25, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths, over 400,000 people have received their 1st dose

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,059. The state had 455 new cases and 151 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

August 25, 2021

Northern, Presentation students return to campus as COVID-19 delta cases surge

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Colleges across the country and locally are working with COVID-19 safety protocols as students return to campus. Northern State University’s first day of class was Monday, with Presentation College having its first day on Aug. 31. University COVID-19 safety protocols have been a conversation nationally, especially with the surge of delta variant… Read more »

August 25, 2021

Senator Mike Rounds to speak at September Community Affairs Luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The September Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, September 10th from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be US Senator Mike Rounds who will give an update from Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Cost is… Read more »

August 25, 2021

DEA express concern about drug use in schools

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Parents and kids worry about a lot of things this time of year as school resumes, but one more topic to talk about is drugs, specifically illegal ones. Emily Murray, with the Drug Enforcement Administration regional office in Omaha, says it is a growing problem. Murray says parents need to make even young… Read more »

August 25, 2021

Rapid City Fire Department has had a busy summer

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Be it grassfires, structure fires, or accidents, the Rapid City Fire Department has stayed exceptionally busy this summer. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the RCFD, said that is reflected in the hiring numbers from this summer’s fire academy, which starts Monday. Jaeger said quality hasn’t been sacrificed for quantity. Jaeger said… Read more »

August 24, 2021

SDFU President on state policy matching national policy proposals

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Several state policy proposals of the South Dakota Farmers Union line up with their national group. State Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says one of their goals is to address the concentration problem that is hurting farmers and ranchers across the country. He says solutions at both the national and state level need… Read more »

August 24, 2021

Rules Review Committee looking to set rules for medical marijuana

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A legislator who is helping write rules for medical cannabis usage in South Dakota is looking for some changes before they are all in place. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says there needs to be clarification over applications for dispensary licenses. Cwach, a member of the Rules Review Committee, says applicants have to… Read more »

August 24, 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 & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,057. The state had 785 new cases and 260 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,114. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

August 24, 2021

Downtown Aberdeen gearing up for a busy weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- There’s quite a number of activities coming up Friday & Saturday in downtown Aberdeen.  Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association Shelley Westra-Heier gave a preview of what’s to come. Westra-Heier tells us about the food trucks who will be there starting Friday afternoon. Friday night Bon Journey will be more performing and… Read more »

August 24, 2021

Governor Noem files brief in Mount Rushmore fireworks appeal

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem filed an initial brief in her appeal in the Mount Rushmore Fireworks litigation. The brief was filed with the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. You can read the filed brief here. “The Biden Administration cancelled South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration on completely arbitrary grounds. They’ve displayed their… Read more »