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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says miles driven in the state have fallen sharply in the past six weeks. Bergquist says they expect to see a sharp drop in the gas taxes they collect. Bergquist says a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Governor Kristi Noem is highly critical of Congress for, so far, refusing to allow states to use COVID-19 relief money to cover revenue losses. She says that’s not the conservative approach. Noem warns of widespread cuts if South Dakota doesn’t get federal help to make up for dramatic drops in… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators. Park Jefferson International and The New Raceway Park released statements Thursday saying they changed their plans to hold races with limited attendance after discussions… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner Eric Noyes believes nurses in our area are ready to meet the challenge. Noyes (Nursing, PC Class of 1994 & 1996), works at Avera Medical Group-Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD,… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has asked for assistance in creating face masks for members of the Coyote and Vermillion community to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. To aid the effort, USD has a large quantity of free, new, 100% cotton t-shirts that can be picked up at the… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City has a plan which could reopen many businesses as early as Monday. The City Council will meet in special session Monday to consider the plan, and if approved it would take effect immediately. Gov. Kristi Noem has not issued a stay-at-home order in South Dakota. But, some cities… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Minnesota man is arrested in Brookings after allegedly driving a stolen skid steer down the street while intoxicated. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says dispatch received a call at about 1:30 this morning. The caller had seen a man driving the skid steer on the 1700 block of Main Avenue… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Nine of Brown County’s 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are workers at the DemKota Ranch Beef plant, State Epidemiologist Josh Clayton said Thursday. Those people could have caught the virus at the plant or through community spread, he said. There was one new case of the virus confirmed in Brown County… Read more »
VIBORG, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound of South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver, 55-year-old Shane St. Clair, lost control. The motorcycle eventually skidded and the driver was… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 12:15 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.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has selected six candidates for the city manager position, two of which are current city employees. The council met in special session Monday prior to the regular meeting to determine the finalists to replace Lynn Lander. Aberdeen Human Resources Director Jill Mohr said in all there were… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the finalized report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) regarding Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls. “I want to thank Vice President Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Perdue, and the CDC for prioritizing the situation at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls,” said Noem. “Their… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is trying to help downtown businesses by promoting gift cards. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Association, said a vital downtown is crucial for every city. She said that businesses need the assistance, now more than ever. Westra-Heier said none of the downtown activities scheduled throughout the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. & FAIRMONT, MN. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing students, faculty, and staff at Presentation College Aberdeen, and Fairmont, Minn. took time to show their appreciation for our healthcare providers at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Sanford hospital in Aberdeen, and the Mayo Clinic Health System… Read more »
