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BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – The Swiftel Center re-opened the ticket office effective today. The main lobby entrance and ticket office will be the only areas opened to the public. All other areas of the Swiftel Center facility, including restrooms, will remain closed to the public. The hours of operation for the Swiftel Center ticket… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman [email protected]) – Mass testing for COVID-19 at South Dakota nursing homes has started, said Kim Malsam-Rysdon, state health secretary, said during Monday’s news conference updating virus information. That’s part of a preciously announced plan that aims to test 7,400 residents and workers this week at nursing homes in communities with… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Hotel and campground operators in the Black Hills say the past couple of months have been rough on business due to the coronavirus outbreak, but they’re encouraged that tourists are making reservations for summer travel. Hospitality businesses are preparing for visitors with extra cleaning protocols and safety practices.… 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 planned… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This fall, Northern State University Wolves will celebrate the “Howling 2020s” during homecoming week. Homecoming takes place Sept. 21-26 at Northern, with the 106th annual Gypsy Day Parade set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. Parade registration begins June 1. Entrants will decorate their float base on the “Howling… Read more »
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Seven canine teams from Colorado, Montana and Wyoming will be in South Dakota for a four-day search of a missing 9-year-old girl. Serenity Dennard was last seen in February of 2019 near the Black Hills Children’s Home in Rockerville. The search changed from a rescue to a recovery effort not long… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 23,000 workers now have continuing claims for unemployment benefits in South Dakota. Despite that, Labor & Regulation Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says there are still a large number of job openings. Hultman says her department can help unemployed workers find another job. Hultman says their regional offices are still closed.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House passed the $3 trillion “HEROES” act last Friday that includes another round of $1,200-dollar payments, a raise for essential workers and expanded health insurance coverage. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no. Johnson says republicans have not shut the door on additional economic aid. Johnson says there are… Read more »
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Big Stone City. The name of the person involved has not yet been released pending notification of family members. A 2019 Kawasaki ZX636GKFA was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109 when it went through the intersection with U.S.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While people have been staying home and practicing social distancing, the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has found a pair of ways to help promote the city for times when there may be less restrictions on being out and about. The CVB is promoting a pair of free packages. One… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The traffic numbers continue to plummet in Aberdeen due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rich Krokel, Transportation Director for the city, said that numbers are way down at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. As a result, Aberdeen is down to just one flight per day. Things have gotten a little bit better for… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota’s video lottery revenues are taking a big hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Quasney is a state economist with the South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management. He says video lottery establishments were closed in accordance with city ordinances and to comply with CDC guidelines. He says the… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Matt Zimmer Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Brown County added 21 new cases Saturday and the Department of Health is alerting residents of a possible exposure contact on May 9 at Lagers and the Zoo. According to a news release from the South Dakota Department of Health Saturday a patron who… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – At the city council meeting on Monday, May 18, the new, official Aberdeen community brand will be revealed. The Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aberdeen Downtown Association, Aberdeen Development Corporation and Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce have been collaborating with Pinned Workshop of Aberdeen to create the cohesive brand… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation has hired an engineering company to study the safety of Interstate 90 near Black Hawk after a nearby sinkhole exposed an old mine. The DOT is contracting with FMG Engineering of Rapid City to look for underground abnormalities. The study is expected… Read more »
