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April 16, 2020

Avera preparing for surge of patients

SIOUX FALLS, S.D./ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. First, know what to do if you think you might have the virus. Symptoms include fever over 100 degrees, as well as cough or shortness of breath appearing in the past 14 days.… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Governor’s press conference at 1 on all Hub City Radio stations

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 1 p.m. 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 16, 2020

Road to be closed for work on water main

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m on Friday, April 17, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on a water main: 17th Avenue SE from S. State St. to S. Herret St. Work is expected to last through Friday, April 24, 2020.  Motorists are advised to… Read more »

April 16, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media availability conference 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 16, 2020

Flags to be half-staff in honor of Representative Glanzer

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Bob Glanzer from sunrise until sundown on Monday, April 20, 2020, the day of his funeral. “I was very sorry to hear of Bob Glanzer’s passing. Bob was a man of true… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Last day for Aberdeen public school system May 15

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The last day for students at the Aberdeen public school system will be May 15. That decision was approved by the Aberdeen Public Board of Education at its regular meeting Tuesday. In a phone interview prior to the meeting, Superintendent Becky Guffin said at least one designated teacher inservice day has… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Judge cancels permit for Keystone XL oil pipeline

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge has canceled a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The ruling Wednesday marks another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. The judge says the U.S. Army Corps… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Revenue drops all tied to pandemic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – There are some glimpses of the coming revenue gap for state government with video lottery returns down over two million dollars a week and tourism bookings down some 70 percent. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they are seeing the mixed signs.   Nesiba, a member of the Joint… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Schools starting budget talks

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Warnings from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of “shocking” sales tax numbers are being heard around the state. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have started budget talks early. Kindle says they talked about some spending options. School district voters approved a $1.8 million property tax opt out in February,… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Run off expected to be above normal, less than last year

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is anticipating another year of above normal runoff in the Missouri River basin. Kevin Grode with the Corps in Omaha says run off should be less than last year. Grode says they expect above normal numbers all year. Grode says soil moisture maps show an extensive area… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Saints Day of Caring helps students who remain on campus

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College has found a way to reach out to a group of students who are not able to return to the their homes. The college hosted a Saints Day of Caring last week and raised funds for more than three dozen students who remain on campus. Matthew Blair, Vice President… Read more »

April 16, 2020

No increase in health insurance premiums for Pierre School Dist. employees

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Pierre School District employees will not see an increase in their health insurance premiums for the second year in a row. Business manager Darla Mayer (mayor) says Pierre is one of approximately 70 school districts participating in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota health insurance pool. Mayer says staff… Read more »

April 15, 2020

SDPB to examine impact of COVID on Smithfield Foods Thursday night

VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – SDPB examines the health, social and economic impact of COVID on Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls and the pork industry and ag economy in South Dakota. Join host Stephanie Rissler and guests on the next episode of South Dakota FOCUS, Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m. (7 MT) on SDPB1 and… Read more »

April 15, 2020

South Dakota surpasses 1,100 positive cases of COVID-19

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in South Dakota has surpassed 1,100. Health officials said Wednesday that 180 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last day, bringing the statewide total to 1,168 cases. The Smithfield Foods meat processing plant in Sioux Falls continues to be… Read more »