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BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The voters of South Dakota a week ago approved the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. The legalization of recreational marijuana through a constitutional amendment surprised many and creates some immediate issues for law enforcement and the judicial system. Possession of marijuana remains illegal until July 1. Brookings County States… Read more »
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script. Past La Nina’s have led to cooler than normal winter temperatures over the northern plains, with some increase in snow. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams joined state health officials in Pierre Tuesday at the opening of a mass testing site for Covid-19. Adams says he understands the pandemic is wearing on people across the country. Adams expects the general public to have access to the vaccine… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Due to the school year ending early last spring because of the pandemic, students did not complete their yearly standardized tests. The Yankton School Board got an update at their meeting Monday night from the testing that was done. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they were able to use some alternative testing… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The SB55 task force will meet on campus at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion on Thursday. The task force was created by this year’s legislature to study the state’s public higher education system and come up with recommendations. USD President Sheila Gestring, a member of the task force, says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce the arrival of Barbara Norland, MSL as the institution’s new Director of Development. Norland joins the Advancement team with over 28 years of experience, working within the sectors of philanthropy, sales, and marketing. Her previous work experience includes Director of Development and Communications at… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 cases surge across the Midwest, Avera is renewing a public education campaign to encourage everyone to wear protective face masks to slow the spread of the virus. “As the pandemic has progressed over the past several months, scientific evidence for the use of masks has strengthened,” said Jawad… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths all increased according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 1,024 confirmed cases and 691 recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 16,595. Hospitalizations associated with the virus also increased by 39 to 607. The state reported… Read more »
WAUBAY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Waubay, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Waubay. A 2005 Chevy Classic car was northbound on Day County One when it struck Louis Buck Elk, the 37-year-old pedestrian, who was in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a Tuesday morning structure fire at Wylie Park. Battalion Chief Stacy Vrchota said the fire was noticed by a person walking or running near the building. He said hay in the building made extinguishing the fire a bit more difficult. Five goats and several chickens were… Read more »
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. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Avera Foundation will once again host its annual Deck the Halls event, but this year’s version will look a bit different. Because of the current pandemic, the event will be virtual. While there will be a new twist on festivities, the financial needs remain the same, according to Amy Blackstone… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has reported its first case of a prison inmate dying due to complications from COVID-19. The Department of Corrections report posted Monday showed that the inmate was being housed at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The update did not say how old the person was or… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and the Minneapolis St. Paul Air Reserve Base in Minnesota are among nine U.S. Air Force bases in the world that have been categorized as a “red” installation due to the rise of active COVID-19 cases in areas surrounding the bases. The U.S.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson will attend a bike delivery in Aberdeen this morning. BNSF Railway Foundation donated two complete All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs, including Strider Bikes, helmets, and curriculum to the Aberdeen School District. The donation also provided significant funding for a third program in the district.… Read more »
