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June 17, 2021

Aberdeen Downtown Association Summer Concert Series begins tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Coming up tonight at the Malchow Plaza is the 1st of the scheduled 3 summer concerts organized by the Aberdeen Downtown Association. Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Shelley Westra-Heier, appeared on the KSDN Morning Report to talk more about it. Malchow Plaza will open at 6PM and Westra-Heier talks about one… Read more »

June 17, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccinations rate slowing in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 vaccinations are widely available in South Dakota but the pace of those getting shots has slowed down. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam Rysdon says a majority of the state eligible population has gotten at least one shot. Malsam-Rysdon says they have enough vaccine for anyone that wants a shot. Malsam-Rysdon says… Read more »

June 17, 2021

Road Closed – Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St to 16th Ave SE

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:30 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic to install water lines:                       Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St. to 16th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

June 17, 2021

USD President address the diversity issue with the Appropriations Committee

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While members of the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent several hours in meetings on the USD campus this week, much of the discussion was focused on diversity instead of dollars. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a productive session. Some legislators expressed concerns with diversity efforts… Read more »

June 17, 2021

Hospitals dealing with long term effects of COVID-19

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic could linger for some time. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says while infection numbers have dropped, their staff is still dealing with the after effects. Ekeren says they are focused on helping the caregivers recover. Ekeren says most health care providers took… Read more »

June 17, 2021

DSS Secretary address mental health issues in South Dakota

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton got a lot of attention this week with the visit of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill and Governor Kristi Noem. Gill says it was educational for the legislators to visit the facility. Gill says they talked about the change happening… Read more »

June 16, 2021

After 1 year hiatus, Arts in the Park returns this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday & Sunday the Aberdeen Area Arts Council will host Arts in the Park at Melgaard Park. A statement from their website: “For over forty years, exhibitors have lined the pavement within Melgaard Park with their handcrafted wares on the third full weekend in June. Each year, this juried event… Read more »

June 16, 2021

Avera to offer J&J COVID-19 vaccine this weekend at Arts in the Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this weekend Avera will be distributing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Arts in the Park event at Melgaard Road. Director of Public Relations, Victoria Lusk tells us why this was a great opportunity to relay the message of getting vaccinated. The first 30 people on Saturday & Sunday would… Read more »

June 16, 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 through Monday, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,026. The state had 10 new cases and 21 recoveries, increasing active infections to 170. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »

June 16, 2021

Casey’s General Store released their numbers

ANKENY, I.A.(WNAX)- Revenue for Casey’s General Stores in its just concluded fiscal year reached eight point seven billion dollars. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says in the midst of the most challenging business environment of our lifetime, that’s an astounding figure. Rebelez says Casey’s adjusted what it stocked inside its stores more than a year ago,… Read more »

June 16, 2021

Yankton County Director of Equalization resigns effective immediately

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission held an executive session early on in their meeting Tuesday night and when they emerged, County Director of Equalization Matt Archer told the commission he was submitting his immediate resignation. Archer told the commission they need to hire a Human Relations director. Commission Chairman Cheri Loest was emotional in… Read more »

June 16, 2021

Aberdeen Swim Club to host 2021 High Point Swim Meet this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Friday through Sunday the Aberdeen Swim Club will be hosting the High Point Swim Meet. Travis Lemur, the Aquatic Supervisor for the Aberdeen Aquatic Center talks about what will be open there this weekend. Lemur lets us know the Swim Meet will be open for the public to enjoy. Lemur… Read more »

June 16, 2021

Noem says she will try again for Mount Rushmore fireworks

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she will make another attempt to get permission to hold a fireworks display at Mt Rushmore on July third. She talked about the process at a listening meeting in Yankton Tuesday. Noem says they knew the court challenge was a long shot. Noem says a letter… Read more »

June 16, 2021

3 Finalists announced for NSU President

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The South Dakota Board of Regents announced Tuesday morning the three candidates who are finalists to become the next president at Northern State University. The finalists are David Jones, Alan LaFave and Neal Schnoor. One of the three candidates will succeed Timothy Downs, who announced his resignation last month. The former… Read more »