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April 20, 2020

Governor’s press conference at 2:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 2:45 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

April 20, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

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.

April 20, 2020

Rapid City Police arrest man after he allegedly shot at car

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Quick-acting Rapid City Police officers arrested a man Friday, accused of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, after he allegedly shot at a car after a disturbance. Police were called to a report of two shots fired in the 800 block of Halley Avenue around 8:40 Friday morning, and a description of… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Man arrested after shooting at individual, law officers

BRANDON, S.D. (Argus Leader) — Minnehaha County sheriff’s officials say a man has been arrested for shooting at another person and at law enforcement officers responding to the scene. The Argus Leader reports authorities say the man shot several times at a victim Sunday morning in Brandon and then fired at officers. There was no… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Study shows cattle losses could reach $13.6 billion

De SMET, S.D. (WNAX) – A study released this week commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, cattle losses could reach $13.6 billion. NCBA Policy Division Chair and South Dakota cattle producer Todd Wilkinson (of De Smet) says the purpose of the analysis is to quantify… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Johnson backing another aid program for ag producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is backing another federal aid program for ag producers. He says the damage is spreading rapidly. Johnson says it’s a matter of keeping a food production sector. Johnson says there needs to be additional dollars beyond what was provided in the first rescue plan.… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Exercise opportunities abound indoors or outdoors

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Social distancing can be a difficult, but necessary, part of life these days. It can be especially trying for children who are no longer able to be with friends or even head to their favorite park. Terry Dosch, Aberdeen Roncalli physical education teacher, said when it comes to exercise ideas, there… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Corps of Engineers releases videos on Missouri River Mainstem System

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released videos providing updates on planned operations for the year for the Missouri River Mainstem System. Deputy director of Public Affairs for the Corps’ Northwestern Division Eileen Williamson says the information would normally be shared at spring public meetings, but those had to… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Gardening provides many benefits for entire family

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – If people are looking for a bit of a diversion from all of the COVID-19 talk, gardening provides multiple benefits. Aaron Kiesz, City Forester with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, said a big plus is just being outside and getting some fresh air. Plus gardening offers variety. Other benefits… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Brown County gains three new positive cases during weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County gained three positive cases of COVID-19 during the weekend, according to Saturday and Sunday reports from the South Dakota Department of Health. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman said one positive COVID-19 case in the county has been attributed to an employee of Molded Fiber Glass. “They did report in one… Read more »

April 20, 2020

Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota this week

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – While the public’s attention is currently focused elsewhere, South Dakota officials say it’s still time to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather. The National Weather Service has designated next week, April 20-24, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Tina Titze, director of the South Dakota Office… Read more »

April 20, 2020

One killed in motorcycle crash north of Viborg

VIBORG, S.D. (Press Release) – A 55-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver lost… Read more »

April 19, 2020

National Guard selects locations in Sioux Falls, Rapid City

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota National Guard has selected locations in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to assist in the COVID-19 response. “South Dakota is ready to respond to the future peak of COVID-19 cases,” Noem said. “We’re thankful for the National Guard’s hard work to help… Read more »

April 17, 2020

One confirmed COVID-19 case at DemKota Ranch Beef

American News Photo by John Davis ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – State health officials have confirmed one of the new COVID-19 cases reported in Brown County is an employee at DemKota Ranch Beef. South Dakota gained 100 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 1,411 , according to testing data released by the South Dakota Department… Read more »