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June 2, 2020

Business index improves, still at recessionary level

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The May Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index improved from April but is still at a recessionary level. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, compiles the numbers. Goss says this recession has hit consumer spending harder. Goss says the May employment index continued to indicate job losses, but… Read more »

June 2, 2020
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Area quickly transitions into summer

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – June started out with a bang as temperatures soared into the 90s on Monday. The area quickly transitioned from spring into summer, which is not uncommon according to Ryan Vipond, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. He said that while the first day of June started out hot, it… Read more »

June 1, 2020

No new COVID-19 deaths reported in state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota surpassed 5,000 on Monday while no new deaths were reported. COVID-19 cases increased by 41 on Monday for a total of 5,034 cases, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. That doesn’t include people who… Read more »

June 1, 2020
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Media availability call at 11:45 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

June 1, 2020

Two sentenced in connection to storage unit burglaries

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Two women arrested in connection to a series of storage unit burglaries in October were sentenced recently in Brown County. Police reports at the time indicate that storage units at seven different locations were affected during a two-week stretch. Alicia Y. Stevens, 24, of Aberdeen pleaded guilty to… Read more »

June 1, 2020

No one injured in Aberdeen house fire

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Satruday, May 30, at 5:37 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a single family home at 1111 S. Cochrane Street. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from this home and alerted the owners who were outside at the time. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke coming… Read more »

June 1, 2020

Many people still want to vote at polling places

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Voting by mail has become a hot button issue in some states. While he doesn’t see it happening anytime soon in South Dakota, Secretary of State Steve Barnett says he has had talks with other states on their systems. Barnett says many people still want to vote at the polling places.… Read more »

June 1, 2020

Sioux Falls mayor says individuals should be embarrassed by behavior

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was clearly pained by what he said were local youth participating in violence and looting at the Empire Mall following a peaceful march for George Floyd Sunday evening. TenHaken said that those individuals should be embarrassed by their behavior.   He says the city has… Read more »

June 1, 2020

Noem deploys National Guard for Sioux Falls protest

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A peaceful protest turned into a riot late last night in Sioux Falls. A large group had gathered in downtown Sioux Falls to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last Monday. The crowd then marched to the Empire Mall where rock throwing and other destruction began. Governor Kristi Noem… Read more »

June 1, 2020

Primary election takes place on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today is the final day to vote absentee in person. Ballots must by turned in 5 p.m. at the Brown County Courthouse. Mailed in absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. tomorrow. The primary election takes place Tuesday, June 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.… Read more »

June 1, 2020

Dacotah Prairie Museum providing activities despite being closed

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the Dacotah Prairie Museum is closed to the general public, there are still plenty of things to enjoy through the museum. From virtual tours online to kids packets to upcoming guided tours, there is a lot of activity taking place, according to Museum Director Patricia Kendall. She said that there… Read more »

June 1, 2020

Blood banks facing critical need during pandemic

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Because of COVID-19 related safety measures, Vitalant had to cancel hundreds of blood drives since early March — resulting in more than 9,000 uncollected blood donations, just in South Dakota, North Dakota and western Minnesota. Blood drives are starting to be held again. Vitalant senior donor recruiter Abbie Arneson says… Read more »

June 1, 2020

SDSU working with Pork Producers Council during pandemic

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to packing plant shutdowns across the country, many pork producers have been struggling to find places to harvest their animals, which is having a dramatic impact on South Dakota’s pork producers. SDSU Extension swine specialists and meat science faculty, staff and students from the Department of Animal Science, have… Read more »