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 [email protected]) – 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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting the Central Park Tree Lighting on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Tree Lighting will occur at 6 p.m. In addition to the tree lighting there will be free hot chocolate, a photo booth and giveaway prizes. Central… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say an elderly Sioux Falls man was tricked out of about $550,000 in a phone scam. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says a man claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service called the victim and told him that drugs were found in a car he owned. The 82-year-old man… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The largest city in South Dakota, Sioux Falls, appears ready to reverse course and pass a mask mandate. Enforcement measures were taken out of the ordinance. Medical groups are warning that hospitals have exceeded capacity dealing with COVID-19 patients. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, who cast a tie-breaking vote against… Read more »

DOLAND, S.D. (Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) is currently accepting applications for short-term emergency loans for homeowners within the BASEC geographic area. “We have these funds available to provide financing in emergency situations for homeowners in our area that have an existing or previous mortgage with BASEC,” BASEC Executive Director Amy… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This weekend’s “Murder at the Carp Society” mystery dinner theater scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 at the Elks Lodge has been canceled to the coronavirus. For those who have already purchased tickets, you can contact Georgia Smith at 380-9743 to obtain a refund.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This year’s annual Aberdeen Home Builders Association event will feature a different name and look. There will be an emphasis on lanscaping as part of the Home & Garden Experience, during the event March 5-7 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Darin Beckius, co-chair of the event, talked about the changes. Austin… Read more »