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ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Symphonic Band and Concert Band will present their upcoming concert, “An Afternoon of Chamber Music.” The concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The event will feature performances by the NSU Symphonic Band, under the… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The largest group representing South Dakota doctors has come out in support of a statewide mask mandate as several cities have moved to require masks in public settings. The South Dakota State Medical Association has been urging people to voluntarily wear masks, but updated its stance to “strongly support” a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota reported 30 new COVID-related deaths, an increase of 616 more active cases, and 11 more hospitalizations associated with the virus according to figures released by the State Department of Health today. The deaths bring the state’s overall total to 674. There were four deaths in Lawrence, Minnehaha and Oglala… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 1 this afternoon. The event will be carried live on KSDN. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
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 call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Three people are facing charges following a police investigation that led to a brief lockdown at Central High School on Monday afternoon. Aberdeen Police Capt. Tanner Jondahl said two men and one woman have been charged in an incident that started with a phone call from the woman… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The commemorate the event, the club is hosting a fundraiser. Mike Sommers, board member at the club, provides some of the details. There are a variety of items available depending on the level of donation, according to club… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Christmas Tree Lane will open on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Dacotah Prairie Museum. The exhibit will feature 22 Christmas trees this year, according to Patricia Kendall, museum director. The trees traditionally feature themes for their decorations. This year’s theme is “The days we will remember.” Kendall said there will be… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Trevor J. Mitchell, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Upon reconsideration — and a removal of any penalty for violation — the Sioux Falls City Council voted 6-2 to approve an ordinance mandating masks inside businesses and city facilities. The motion to reconsider the vote occurred a week after Mayor Paul TenHaken… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While there have been no negotiations since the election, South Dakota Senator John Thune says Republicans are ready to move on another round of economic stimulus. Thune says there is help for individuals facing other losses. Thune says Democrats are holding up progress on a stimulus plan. Republicans are talking about… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council was asked if it’s time to revisit the issue of a mask mandate, but support of that idea remains divided. The topic was raised at the very end of Monday’s meeting by Council woman Tiffany Langer in response to an email sent by the… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — SkyWest Airlines is the recommended choice of the Watertown City Council to continue providing commercial air service to the city. Airport Manager Todd Syhre says three bids were received for the service. They came from Skywest, Boutique Air, and Key Lime Airlines. Syhre says SkyWest’s bid is superior, offering non-stop service… Read more »
SALEM, S.D. (WNAX) – Representative Kent Peterson of Salem has been elected Majority Leader of the Republican caucus for the 2021 South Dakota legislative session. He says he has had interest in leadership for several years. There will be 62 Republicans members of the House in the session. There have been some internal disagreements among… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The drought conditions in South Dakota have reached “extreme” status once again, exasperated by dry conditions and high wind speeds. RCFD Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger says Rapid City and the black hills experiences a “fire year” instead of a single season. Jaeger said high fire danger is nothing new… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Hopes for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic were raised again yesterday with news that the vaccine being developed by Moderna was 94 percent effective. Jerry Webber of Yankton and her husband are part of the Moderna vaccine trial. She says they will be in the test for many more months.… Read more »
