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March 3, 2021

One person dead following two-vehicle crash near Sisseton

SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – One person died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. The names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, traveling northbound on Interstate 29, was parked on the shoulder of the road due to a flat tire.… Read more »

March 3, 2021

Aberdeen Park, Rec & Forestry Dept Job Fair coming March 9th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, March 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the ARCC located at 225 3rd Avenue SE.  The department hires over 150 summer staff in over 30 different positions.  These positions are in the areas of Parks, Forestry,… Read more »

March 3, 2021

Medicinal Marijuana bill working it way through the SD Legislature

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill writing rules and regulations for medical marijuana in South Dakota is still making its way through the legislature.  Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it is a massive bill. The amended bill would delay the legalization of medical marijuana to January first. Stevens says some allowances need to be made to… Read more »

March 3, 2021

SD Dept of Health reported in 5 COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths(1 in Brown County), while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,893. The state had 181 new cases and 158 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,993. Those hospitalized in… Read more »

March 3, 2021

Drought condition leading to potential fires statewide going forward

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- All of West River and most of East River is currently in drought conditions. Despite recent snowfall, Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger said fires continue reigniting. Jaeger said even the wind conditions can reignite piles. Jaeger said it isn’t just those who burn intentionally who need to be… Read more »

March 2, 2021

House amends Impeachment Resolution to allow due process

Pierre, SD(Press Release) –Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch has released a new amendment to House Resolution 7001 which lays out the articles of impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker Gosch’s amendment removes the articles and states: After a conviction, or plea of guilty, or nolo contendere, or acquittal in case number 34MAG21-00001, State… Read more »

March 2, 2021

SD Senate Judiciary Committee kill the open fields doctine bill

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday unanimously kills a bill that would have changed the open fields doctrine in South Dakota. U.S. law holds that Game, Fish and Parks Administration conservation officers can go onto private land without permission. House Bill 1140 would require landowner permission in most cases. The measure was supported by… Read more »

March 2, 2021

Decommissioning of Lourdes Hall to begin this spring

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Early this spring, Avera St. Luke’s will begin to decommission Lourdes Hall, including the archway that connects the historical building to the main hospital, and the former Northeastern Mental Health buildings that are within Avera St. Luke’s main campus. Although Lourdes Hall has been on the Avera campus since 1941, it… Read more »

March 2, 2021

BASEC Welcomes News Board Member Tony Haarstad

(Doland, SD)(Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) recently added a new member to their Board of Directors: Tony Haarstad. Haarstad joined the BASEC board in January, 2021. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Iroquois, SD, where he is a realtor. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. “Being born and raised,… Read more »

March 2, 2021

SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the 2nd straight day

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations stayed the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,888. The state had 182 new cases and 125 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,975. Those hospitalized in… Read more »

March 2, 2021

Tim Toomey appointed new Watertown Police Chief

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)– Tim Toomey has been named Watertown’s next police chief. The action came on a unanimous vote at Monday night’s city council meeting. Toomey, whose been the assistant chief for the past eight years, replaces Police Chief Lee McPeek, who retires next month after 27 years with the department. Mayor Sarah Caron was asked… Read more »