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ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week marks the end of another month and normally another deadline for license plate decals. However, as Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter explains, this month is a bit unique because of the coronavirus pandemic. She said that means that people will have plenty of time to renew, but they can… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It’s important for everyone to be ready to recognize possible stroke symptoms because quick action can save a life – and brain function. COVID-19 has brought up new concerns about stroke because doctors have reported a number of severe strokes among people who… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (DRG News) – After watching the May 3 episode of 60-minutes on the current financial struggles in American agriculture, a retired L.A. County, California law enforcement officer wanted to reach out to tell farm and ranch families in South Dakota and across the country people in urban areas do care. So, Jack Bilheimer… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – City officials announced Wednesday that a third driver for Rapid Transit has tested positive for COVID-19, and it’s sufficient enough to warrant suspension of service by the city transit busses. The total suspension of bus service will begin this Saturday and last for two weeks. It affects Rapid Ride AND… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Gates Fellow and NSU Honors student Jaeden Shaving chose Northern State University because the NSU American Indian Circle Program, led by Director Lara Nelson, gave him opportunities to connect and find support on campus and in the Aberdeen community. Shaving is excited the university added a new academic opportunity starting… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, May 28 between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To… Read more »
WEST DES MOINES, Ia. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 continues to interrupt our daily routines and cause financial uncertainty, Farm Bureau Financial Services is pleased to announce our plan to refund 15% of Farm Bureau Member’s Choice personal auto premiums for the period of March 14, 2020 through May 31, 2020 to policyholders. “Our client/members… Read more »
DEERFIELD LAKE, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Sheriff’s officials say they believe they have found the body of a missing hunter who was the subject of extensive searches in western South Dakota. The body was found near Deerfield Lake in Pennington County Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say that based on clothing and other factors, the remains… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Brown County has experienced its first COVID-19 related death. It was reported among the four new deaths statewide today. That brings the state’s death total to 54 during the coronavirus pandemic. Of the four new deaths, two were male and two were female. As a whole, the number of active cases… 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. There is no Governor’s press conference scheduled… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Clark, as the new Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, effective July 12, 2020. Clark, who will join Avera’s executive leadership team, will guide the health system’s strategic priorities in alignment with its vision for the future—to create healthier communities,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – An Aberdeen woman who had been reported missing has returned home. Darla Beaman returned home around 7:30 this morning, according to Brown County Sheriff Mark Milbrandt. The Sheriff’s Office had requested help in locating the woman, sharing on a Facebook post that she had walked away from her home in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) — Governor Kristi Noem held her first COVID-19 update of the week on Tuesday. She says so far, it doesn’t look like the state will need a June special session to work on the state budget. Noem says she also signed an executive order extending the state-of-emergency, in order to continue to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – Two South Dakota Native American Tribes continue to post health safety checkpoints on state and U.S. highways even after state officials sent evidence to federal officials claiming checkpoints are illegal. The evidence, which includes easements signed by the tribes and video footage of the checkpoints, has also been sent to the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – While the city has adequate reserve funds to offset any losses incurred by the Aberdeen Aquatic Center this summer, it’s not likely to open. During its Tuesday night meeting, the Aberdeen City Council discussed whether there was a way to open the aquatic center, but no action was… Read more »
