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April 19, 2021

La Nina likely to fade late spring

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- One of the major climate drivers in North America should fade as summer approaches. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it looks like “La Nina” is starting to fade away. The “La Nina” occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperature cool, which has an impact on weather across… Read more »

April 17, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,953. The state had 200 new cases and 190 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,210. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

April 17, 2021

Mound City man identified in fatal crash near Leola

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – A Mound City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Monday in a one-vehicle crash in McPherson County. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled. Mark Kellar, the… Read more »

April 16, 2021

NSU President Dr. Timothy Downs resigning effective immediately

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University President Timothy M. Downs has announced his resignation to pursue a new opportunity in higher education according to news release by the South Dakota Board of Regents. In his five years on the Aberdeen campus, Downs presided over positive changes on campus and within the Aberdeen community, including… Read more »

April 16, 2021

Bankers survey of Midwest States continues to show strong growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A new survey of bankers across a ten state region in the middle of the country suggests strong economic growth continues but hasn’t yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says he expects interest rates to hold steady for at least the rest of this year. Goss says the Biden… Read more »

April 16, 2021

SD Dept of Health reported 3 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 1,952. The state had 257 new cases and 367 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,201. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

April 16, 2021

Senator Mike Rounds react to Denver Air Connection to contract flights out of Watertown & Pierre

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Officials in both Pierre and Watertown are reacting to the U-S Department of Transportation’s decision to select Denver Air Connection for the next Essential Air Service contract to serve both cities. It’s not only local officials reacting but South Dakota’s legislative leaders are reacting as well.  South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds told KXLG… Read more »

April 16, 2021

Brookings County 1st county in SD to be awarded Resilient Community

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings County is the first “Resilient Community” in the state of South Dakota. The award recognizes the County’s efforts to help children and families deal with and recover from traumatic experiences. It’s the culmination of a nearly two-year process. The Resilient Communities designation was created by the Center for the Prevention of Child… Read more »

April 16, 2021

Pierre City Commission working on fireworks ordinance for 4th of July holidays

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is looking to make more regular fireworks use a more regular part of the Fourth of July holiday.  Last year the Commission relaxed fireworks ordinances after public input due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff says the ordinance would be very specific on fireworks use. Fire suppression nearby… Read more »

April 15, 2021

SD Dept of Health reported 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases  decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,949. The state had 235 new cases and 296 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,328. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

April 15, 2021

Noem to speak at Tuesday prayer breakfast

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the featured speaker at the mayor’s prayer breakfast Tuesday morning in Aberdeen. The event begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Dakota Event Center, 710 S. Lamont St. Individual tickets are $18 and are available online at prayerbreakfast.prodmodev.com/.

April 15, 2021

New airline services coming for Watertown & Pierre Airport beginning June 1st

WATERTOWN, & PIERRE, S.D.(AlphaMedia & DRGNews)–The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen a new commercial airline to serve Watertown, but it’s clear that city officials are not excited about their decision. On Tuesday, the U.S. DOT chose Denver Air Connection to replace SkyWest Airlines in Watertown–effective June 1st. Watertown city officials have been very happy… Read more »