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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 »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 10 more COVID-related deaths, while active infections and hospitalizations continued to drop according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included two in Brown County) brought the state’s overall death toll to 1,614. There were 317 new confirmed cases and 341… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota is moving on to vaccinating its next group of people for the coronavirus _ those 80 years of age and older and those in congregate living setting. The start Department of Health says the vaccinations beginning next week of the 1D subgroup start with those 80 or older… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College begins its spring semester today. Stacy Bauer, Executive Assistant to the President, talked about having students back on campus. She said that classes will take place on campus, with online learning available for those who may be in quarantine. The Wein Gallery currently features a historical look at PC… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While overall COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to drop in South Dakota, state Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says there are still significant numbers. Clayton says they also are watching for any signs of a Covid variant, or mutation. Clayton says people need to continue wearing masks and social distancing while the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House has voted to impeach President Trump for a second time, charging him with inciting the mob that over ran the US Capitol building last week. The trial would be before the Senate. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate won’t be back in Washington until next week.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen gave his inaugural State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature Wednesday. Jensen replaced Chief Justice David Gilbertson and started his address recognizing the time Gilbertson spent on the Supreme Court. Jensen asked lawmakers to consider much… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Just outside Rapid City stands Camp Mniluzahan, (Mini-lou-za-han) a tent community for people experiencing homelessness, which has allowed media in for the first time. Though the winter has been pretty forgiving for the homeless in West River this year, the threat of dangerous weather event remains. James Pipe On Head,… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care professionals are watching COVID-19 infection numbers decrease with caution. Dr. David Basel, with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, says they haven’t seen a surge from the holidays. Basel says vaccinations of their employees have been going rapidly. Basel says the next round of immunizations will take some time.… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the economy in the nine state Mid America region is still expanding, the rate is slowing. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects steps will be taken to keep the economy growing. Goss says reactions to the spread of the pandemic will have an… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – Patrick Pardy of Howard was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the South Dakota Army National Guard during a ceremony at Camp Rapid, Jan. 9. Pardy will serve as the land component commander for Joint Force Headquarters in Rapid City. “Being promoted to brigadier general is the… Read more »
