ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) — Tess Moeller has been selected as Avera St. Luke’s Vice President of Operations. Moeller is currently serving as the Quality, Strategy, and Innovation Officer. “Tess has done a phenomenal job in her current role. She’s helped us with our Joint Commission Accreditation and throughout the pandemic, completing big projects that… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Indian Health Services to release a report investigating how one of its doctors was able to sexually abuse boys on Indian reservations in South Dakota and Montana. Stanley Patrick Weber, the former pediatrician, was sentenced last year for sexual abuse he committed on the Pine… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA)  — Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota National Guard and Air Guard are being called up for potential deployment to Washington D.C. The South Dakota Broadcasters Association confirmed than an unknown number of SDNG personnel are being assembled into a military Task Force, the purpose of which hasn’t been publicly divulged.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the Snow Queen Festival wrapped up last weekend, there is still an opportunity to visit the history of the event. The Dacotah Prairie Musuem has an exhibit on display dedicated to the annual pageant. It will be up until Saturday, Feb. 6. Patricia Kendall, museum director, talked about some of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The mob that invaded the US Capitol building last week was instigated by the ongoing claims of election fraud that cost President Trump the election. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there was no evidence of election fraud. Rounds says unfounded stories of possible election problems don’t add up to a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – No people were injured and no surrounding structures were damaged in a fire at one of the Edgewater apartment buildings in Pierre that started around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says crews are still on scene this morning. Lutheran Memorial Church opened as shelter for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith spoke to state lawmakers Thursday during the “State of the Tribes” speech. He says public servants need to cooperate. Faith talked about the toll that Covid-19 has had on tribal members. Faith says they have received some vaccines and are using them to protect… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Drought conditions continue throughout much of Western South Dakota, coupled with high winds that make the risk for wildlands fire that much more pressing. Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger says the public needs to take caution in coming days. Jaeger said with the conditions present, luck… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many businesses and agencies play defense during the legislative session, trying to head off any bills that may hinder their operations. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says he will be watching for bills that impact the overall business climate. Owen says he expects another… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – One noteworthy aspect of Camp Mniluzahan, (mini-lou-za-han) the homeless encampment just outside of Rapid City, is a staunch philosophy against involving law enforcement at the camp if possible. Organizer James Pipe On Head said this is because many residents in the camp, for one reason or another, do not trust… Read more »

A monoclonal antibody treatment using bamlanivimab is available locally through an IV infusion. (Photo courtesy of Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennewscom) – An antibody treatment for COVID-19 given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in November is now being offered as a local treatment option. The drug,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, Jan. 18, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »

Christopher & Banks announced bankruptcy on Thursday, and signs the storefront in Uptown Aberdeen, formerly known as the Aberdeen Mall, offered items 40% to 60% off. American News photo by Trent Abrego ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Trent Abrego Tabrego@gannett.com) – Women’s retailer Christopher & Banks filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, and closing signs appeared in the store’s… Read more »