PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Governor Kristi Noem says it’s not yet time to start reopening South Dakota’s economy. At least not until after the COVID-19 peak in... Read More
April 17, 2020
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April 17, 2020
Rural Mainstreet Index at lowest level ever
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index plunged to its lowest level ever this month as the impacts of the pandemic are being felt on Main... Read More
April 17, 2020
Watertown driver exam station to move to appointment only
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Watertown’s driver licensing exam station will open starting Tuesday, April, 21, by “appointment only” to help those who are applying for... Read More
April 17, 2020
Milder weather next week could be preview of next few months
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WNAX) – The milder spring weather anticipated next week could be a preview of the next few months. Pete Boulay, Assistant Minnesota State Climatologist,... Read More
April 17, 2020
Rapid City Mayor announces plan for large-scale shelter for homeless
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender announced Wednesday that an effort to set up a large-scale shelter for homeless persons who are positive for... Read More
April 17, 2020
Work progressing on Northern State sports complex
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Work is progressing as scheduled on the new Northern State football stadium and softball field. Despite nearly every sector of society... Read More
April 17, 2020
SDSU Extension Swine Specialist shares thoughts on shutdowns
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The COVID-19 pandemic has added stress to an already depressed ag economy. There have been several shutdowns of processing plants in the northern... Read More
April 17, 2020
Retailers Director says questions abound about Paycheck Protection Plan
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Paycheck Protection Plan was funded through the rescue bill passed by Congress a couple of weeks ago to help keep small businesses afloat. South... Read More
April 16, 2020
State seeing record-setting unemployment claims
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Last week (April 5-11), over 6,100 (6,152) initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the South Dakota Department of Labor and... Read More
April 16, 2020
State has one new death from coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials have announced one new death from the coronavirus and a tally of 1,311 cases. The number of confirmed cases of the... Read More
April 16, 2020
Rotary essay contest winners selected
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Rotary Club has selected the winners of their “How Can I Apply the Four-Way Test to My Life?” sixth-grade essay contest.... Read More
April 16, 2020
Avera preparing for surge of patients
SIOUX FALLS, S.D./ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. First, know... Read More
April 16, 2020
Governor’s press conference at 1 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City... Read More
April 16, 2020
Road to be closed for work on water main
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m on Friday, April 17, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on a water main: 17th... Read More
April 16, 2020
Media availability conference call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference... Read More
