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December 10, 2020

State adds 30 more COVID-related deaths, including two in Brown County

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state experienced 30 more COVID-related deaths, while active cases rose slightly and hospitalizations declined a small amount according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, two of which occurred in Brown County, pushed the state’s overall death total to 1,177. South Dakota had 704… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Battle of the Badges continuing at City Lights

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is currently underway at City Lights in Aberdeen. The blood drive pits Aberdeen Law vs. Aberdeen Fire in a friendly competition. Bailey Gamer, Donor Recruitment Representative with Vitalant, provided the totals following the first day on Wednesday.  

December 10, 2020

$19M livestock complex proposed for state fairgrounds

Courtesy rendering HURON, S.D. (By Rebekah Tuchscherer [email protected]) – A $19 million livestock complex could bring regional and national events to Huron, the governor said this week. During the annual budget address on Tuesday, Gov. Kristi Noem proposed a 2021 budget of $5.05 billion, $12 million of which would partially fund a new livestock complex at… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Safe Harbor assisting families through Tree of Wishes

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Safe Harbor of Aberdeen is once again trying to help out families throught its Tree of Wishes. The tree is located at the Airport Travel Center and Cafe. Gina Karst, Executive Director at Safe Harbor, provides the details. She said the tags are very specific on items requested. Safe Harbor is… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Aberdeen Christian working on west side renovation project

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Christian School continues to expand its campus to the west. The school recently built a new gym and now is planning for few more amenities. School Superintendent Eric Kline talked about how the gym came into being. He said fundraising has taken place to add new restrooms and eventually new… Read more »

December 10, 2020

South Dakota joins other states in challenging election results

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota is joining 16 other states in challenging election results in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia. The lawsuit, started by the State of Texas, is asking the US Supreme Court to extend the Dec. 14 deadline for certifying the election results. South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Yankton City Commission approves mask mandate

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton City Commission voted 7-2 to impose a face mask mandate for people inside buildings where social distancing is not possible. During the public input portion of the special meeting Wednesday night, Amanda Johnson cautioned the commission on the mandate. Mallory Schulte says the lack of a mask mandate puts… Read more »

December 10, 2020

One killed in crash near White Lake

WHITE LAKE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 64-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake. The name of the deceased is not yet being released pending notification of family members. He was the only occupant. A 1983 Chevrolet Suburban was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver lost control. The vehicle… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Problem Solvers Caucus spearheading next stimulus plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Momentum for the next economic stimulus plan seems to be mounting in Congress. A coalition called the “Problem Solvers Caucus” made up of Democratic and Republican Members of Congress are spearheading that effort. Minnesota Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips says they have been pushing the process for several weeks. South Dakota Republican… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Pierre to have Navy ship named after it

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s capitol city will have a U.S. Navy combat ship named after it. Pierre mayor Steve Harding says the process for the USS Pierre (LCS 38) started in February 2019. When building a ship, Harding says the Navy has three main events. The USS Pierre will be 419 feet… Read more »

December 10, 2020

Webster man named Trooper of the Year

TROOPER OF THE YEAR: From left to right, Myron Rau, president of the SD Trucking Association and SD Auto Dealers Association; Trooper Brandon Miller and Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two members of the South Dakota Highway Patrol have received the agency’s two major yearly… Read more »

December 9, 2020

Health officials expect 22,400 vaccines for medical staff

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s initial allotments of coronavirus vaccine will be quickly spent on immunizing frontline medical workers. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says the state is expecting enough vaccine for over 22,000 people to arrive in the coming weeks. An estimated 19,000 health care workers who tend to COVID-19 hospital wards… Read more »

December 9, 2020

State adds 36 more COVID deaths; active cases decrease

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state experienced 36 more COVID-related deaths, while active cases dropped by more than 600 and hospitalizations went up two according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (two of which occurred in Brown County and one in Day County), moved the state’s overall death… Read more »

December 9, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN

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.

December 9, 2020

Fort Sisseton offering Christmas Light Display

FORT SISSETON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID may have canceled the Frontier Christmas event at Fort Sisseton this winter, but didn’t dampen Christmas cheer at the state park located about 60 miles northeast of Aberdeen. A Christmas Light Display is currently underway at the facility. Ali Tonsfeldt, Park Manager, provides the details. The event also includes… Read more »