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November 12, 2020

FEMA approves funding for Sioux Falls debris removal

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – FEMA has approved more than $1.16 million to reimburse the City of Sioux Falls for the removal of storm debris caused by tornadoes, severe storms and flooding in September of 2019. On Sept. 10, 2019 three tornadoes struck the city leaving life threatening storm debris scattered throughout the city.… Read more »

November 12, 2020

State has single-day record of confirmed cases, no new deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw an increase in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and there were no new deaths reported among the totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had a record single-day total of 2,019 new confirmed cases to go along with 759 recoveries increasing the amount… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Hepler to step down as Secretary of Game, Fish and Parks

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Kelly Hepler, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), will retire, effective Dec. 15, 2020. “Kelly is an accomplished leader and has been a fierce advocate in the fish and wildlife resource management field for over 40 years,” said Governor… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Universities urge students to get tested before going home

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Universities in South Dakota are encouraging their students to get tested for COVID-19 before returning home for Thanksgiving to help curb the spread of the virus. South Dakota State University in Brookings and the University of South Dakota in Vermillion are offering free tests. South Dakota Department of Health Secretary… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Toys for Tots once again helping area families

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Toys for Tots program will once again help to provide gifts for underprivileged children this year. Mike Lerew of the Bellator Titans Motorcycle Club is assisting with the program. Lerew said that drop boxes will be out until Dec. 12. The Bellator Titans will have their own event this Saturday,… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Legislators have couple of big issues in front of them

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Incoming legislators are now turning their attention to the 2021 legislative session. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton didn’t face opposition in his reelection and will be one of eight democrats in the House. He says there are a couple of big issues in front of them. Cwach says he was fine… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Johnson says it’s important that every vote gets counted

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – United States President-elect Joe Biden is proceeding with building his team and transitioning to leadership of the country, despite the general election results not being official yet because of ballot disputes in a few states. At a stop in Fort Pierre and Pierre earlier this week, South Dakota Congressman Dusty… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Some experts see a rise in holiday spending

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Even though unemployment hit a record high earlier this year due to the pandemic, some experts see a rise in holiday spending. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says there could be a decent increase in spending. Much of the federal stimulus sent out earlier this year… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Laska new manager of Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton, coming off another record year for visitation and camping, also has a new manager. Kristina Laska, a Centerville native transferred to the park this fall to be the new manager. She says she is quickly learning about the facility and found they… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Rusch to chair Judiciary Committee

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Republican majority in the South Dakota Senate selected committee leadership for the 2021 session. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion will chair the Judiciary Committee.   Rusch is a former states attorney and long time circuit judge. Rusch says they will probably have to handle more online meetings and witnesses. Rusch… Read more »

November 12, 2020

Northern State to present Choral Holiday Concert Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Choral Holiday Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods. Due to COVID-19, admission is… Read more »

November 11, 2020

DSS finds loving adoptive homes for children in foster care

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »

November 11, 2020

SD has 27 more COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop sharply

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 27 more COVID-related deaths, active cases rose by nearly 900, and hospitalizations dropped by more than 60 in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included two each in Faulk and Spink counties, and one in Roberts, bring the state’s overall death… Read more »

November 11, 2020

Retired General Croymans to lead veteran’s appeal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »