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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 5th between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee meant at the state capital. The focus of the meeting was on the administrative rules to apply for medical marijuana or cannabis. Department of Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon talked about the rules to apply. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they have been working to find… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Officials from the University of South Dakota are meeting with legislators this summer, outlining new programs they want to add on and off campus. USD President Sheila Gestring says one proposal would help students doing off campus internships. Gestring says they want to expand space for the law school. Gestring says they saw… Read more »
TYNDALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Replacing a rail line with a tourist attraction is the goal of a southeast South Dakota group. Ron Wagner of Tyndall is Co-Chair of the “Tabor to Platte Rails to Trail Association.” He says they are eyeing transforming seventy five miles of the idle rail line and have approached the legislature. Wagner says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is co-sponsoring a bill that would redirect unspent Covid-19 federal funds to mental health services. Johnson says the need is clear. Johnson says states are holding billions of dollars of unspent federal funds. Johnson says his plan would set up permanent trust funds. The deadline to spend most… Read more »
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Policy committee of the South Dakota Farmers Union met last month and came up with proposals for its membership to consider at their state convention in December in Huron. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says one of their major special orders of business will be to call for the state to expand… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed an executive order prohibiting the state Department of Education from applying for any federal grants related to critical race theory. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says its not a serious action. Cwach, a democrat, says critical race theory is not being taught. Cwach says the issue… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Nearly 100 acres burned when a wheat field caught fire about 5:30pm Monday north of Pierre near the Hughes County and Sully County line. Pierre Rural Volunteer Fire Department chief Doug Hinkle says a lot of units were on scene. The Pierre and Fort Pierre area got around an inch of rain last… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Medical Marijuana Study Subcommittee will hold their second meeting of the 2021 Interim on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and in Room 362 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both remote and in-person participation. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s Hospital continues to offer both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on a regular basis. Additionally, the hospital has coordinated several outreach pop-up vaccination clinics, including clinics at the Brown County Fair, Northern State University and Presentation College. “As health care continues to change, we know the… Read more »
GETTYSBURG, S.D.(DRGNews & KCCR)- Avera Missouri River Health Center in Gettysburg is the beneficiary of an endowment established through the South Dakota Community Foundation. The estate of the late Joseph Neumayr (new-mire) of Gettysburg has gifted over $200,000 to establish the endowed fund. Longtime business partner and friend Craig Smith says Neumayr believed in giving… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday, August 4 the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor the Melgaard Park Fun Run at Melgaard Park at 7:30 p.m. The event will consist of a two-mile run that highlights the recreational trail along Moccasin Creek. The Fun Run is open to recreational as well as avid runners… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Senate is moving to debate the trillion dollar plus infrastructure bill. South Dakota Senator John Thune says there is agreement on moving forward. Thune says members need time to understand the amend the bill. Thune says it is a critical piece of legislation. Senators are facing a deadline of sorts to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night’s city council meeting, City Manager Joseph Gaa preview the upcoming 2022 budget year for the city of Aberdeen. Gaa compares the general fund for the 2021 budget year compare to what is estimated for the 2022 budget year. Gaa talks the revenue estimates for the 2022 budget year. Gaa explains… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Sturgis Rally is just about here, but the associated issues with the Rally aren’t restricted to that community. Rapid City Fire Department public information officer Tessa Jaeger says the prep is on in Rapid City. Jaeger says local firefighters are geared up for a hectic few days. While Jaeger said there… Read more »
