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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Two more people have died of the coronavirus in South Dakota, and the number of confirmed cases in the state increased by 73 on Thursday. There have now been 48 COVID-19 deaths in the state, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. One… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 2 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
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.
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The stand off continues between the State of South Dakota and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe over check points on highways through the reservation. Governor Kristi Noem says continued talks have changed nothing. Noem says she has turned to state and federal authorities for help. Noem says they have posted related documents… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — A man suspected of vandalizing an exhibit of outdoor art sculptures in Sioux Falls has been arrested in Alaska. The 35-year-old man is being held on a felony charge of intentional damage to property between $100,000 and $500,000. Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Crystal Johnson said the man was arrested… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota State University officials are making plans for the fall semester return of students. SDSU President Barry Dunn says it remains a fluid process, but they’ve formed a “Jacks R Back” task force as they begin to get campus back in gear. Students will move in sometime in mid to… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Employees at a Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota where a coronavirus outbreak infected over 800 people saw something new as they showed up to work. They were greeted Wednesday by nearly a dozen Sioux Falls residents with thank you signs, cheers and waves. The event was organized by… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced Kenzee Schafer, from Wessington Springs, as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for South Dakota. Schafer won for her oil and acrylic painting, “Pride.” Schafer is a junior at Wessington Springs High School, taught by art teacher is Alicia Roesler. The… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Testing of all residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers in South Dakota began this week. Doug Ekeren of Yankton Heads up the Long Term Care Advisory Task Force. Ekeren says the testing sets a starting point. Ekeren says residents can opt out of the tests if they want. The… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Now that the school year has officially wrapped up, Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says teachers and administrators along with parents will evaluate how the final quarter was handled. Students were sent home on March 13 due to the pandemic and finished the year with online only classes. Kindle says there was… Read more »
WARNER, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every organization in one way or another. DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch, located between Aberdeen and Warner, has felt the crunch. Chris Reder, Founder and CEO of the ranch, said while funding is down activity is actually up. The therapy is provided by a horse at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Trail of Governors statue unveiling ceremony planned for next month (June 12) in Pierre has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation Board planned to unveil life-size bronze statues honoring Govs. Charles Sheldon (2nd), Coe Crawford (6th) and Carl Gunderson (11th). Foundation board president Rick Jensen says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will not open this summer. The Aberdeen Park and Recreation Board met in special session Wednesday afternoon and recommended not opening the pool, citing both financial and health concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s the horrible, responsible thing to do,” said board member David… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Three of four candidates for the Aberdeen Public Board of Education shared their thoughts about the state of education and what can be expected going forward during a candidate forum Tuesday. The candidates include incumbents Kevin Burckhard, Aaron Schultz and Brian Sharp and challenger Randy Evans. There are… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Randy Meister is hanging up his hat as fire chief for Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Meister has been chief for three years, and previously held positions as battalion chief, lieutenant, firefighter and deputy fire marshal, a job he started in 1994 when he began his career with the… Read more »
