SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The president of the union that represents workers at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls is urging them not to participate in a study of the... Read More
April 24, 2020
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April 24, 2020
Farmers Union President pleased with increase in SNAP benefits
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that emergency benefit increases have reached $2 Billion per month for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More
April 24, 2020
Unemployment claims down this past week
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 5,100 people filed an initial claim for unemployment benefits in South Dakota last week. That was down about 1,200 over the week before.... Read More
April 24, 2020
Small Act-Big Impact gift card campaign raises $274,000
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – From April 4 through April 17 the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Small Act – Big Impact gift card campaign to... Read More
April 24, 2020
Flood threat dissipates for South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) — It looks like eastern South Dakota has dodged a bullet in terms of spring flooding this year. It was a major concern a few months ago, but National... Read More
April 24, 2020
Interim Investigation Committee to wrap up inquiry into incident
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators.... Read More
April 24, 2020
Aberdeen churches teaming up to help those in need
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A group of Aberdeen churches has come together to help meet a need in the community. The goal is provide essential items during the... Read More
April 24, 2020
Miles driven down sharply in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says... Read More
April 23, 2020
Noem critical of Congress for refusing to allow states to use money for revenue losses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Governor Kristi Noem is highly critical of Congress for, so far, refusing to allow states to use COVID-19 relief money to cover revenue losses.... Read More
April 23, 2020
Races to be held, but now without spectators
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators.... Read More
April 23, 2020
PC alum working on front lines in battle against COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner... Read More
April 23, 2020
USD asking for assistance in creating face masks for community
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has asked for assistance in creating face masks for members of the Coyote and Vermillion community to help... Read More
April 23, 2020
Rapid City looking to reopen businesses as early as Monday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City has a plan which could reopen many businesses as early as Monday. The City Council will meet in special session Monday to consider the... Read More
April 23, 2020
Minnesota man arrested for allegedly driving skid steer while intoxicated
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Minnesota man is arrested in Brookings after allegedly driving a stolen skid steer down the street while intoxicated. Assistant Police Chief... Read More
April 23, 2020
Nine of Brown County’s confirmed cases from DemKota Ranch Beef plant
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Nine of Brown County’s 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are workers at the DemKota Ranch Beef plant, State Epidemiologist Josh... Read More
