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YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators took over 15 hours to work through the last day of the 2020 session this week. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they tried to pass bills that would provide some immediate help. Cwach says they approved a small business loan fund. A bill that would have expanded… Read more »
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – With no classes in South Dakota schools through at least May 1, schools are figuring out how to help seniors get done, and then work out graduation. Tom Culver, Superintendent for the Avon School District, says they are getting questions. Culver says their plans will depend on if and how gathering… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem has signed legislation that gives the Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary the authority to order the temporary extension of the expiration date for certain driver licenses. Senate Bill 190, which was passed Monday by state legislators on the session’s final day, gives DPS Cabinet Secretary Craig… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This fall, the Northern State University School of Business will begin offering a Master of Science in Accounting Analytics. The program, approved Wednesday by the South Dakota Board of Regents, will help fill a need in the regional workforce while providing graduates with cutting-edge competencies in the high-demand field of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – There are new parameters in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Aberdeen. The city council approved Wednesday second reading of an emergency ordinance that restricts many public gatherings of 10 or more people. It went into effect for print at 12:01 a.m. During the special meeting, the council… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen area is in a winter weather advisory. Kari Fleegel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said things will start changing soon. She said that the area won’t get much snow, but wind and ice accumulations could be factors. The forecast calls for 41 degrees on Saturday and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – There’s been a second death in the state from COVID-19 — in Beadle County, according to updated information from the South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota has 21 new cases, pushing the statewide total to 129. There was one new case in Brown County with no new cases in Codington.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 2:30 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 12:30 p.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. (APD Facebook Post) – An officer was monitoring traffic in the 1200 block of 8th Avenue NE last night at 10:47 p.m. when he observed a vehicle traveling at 56 mph in a 25 mph zone. As the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled northbound on Harrison Street. The suspect vehicle… Read more »
BURKE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute announced today that fellowship applications for a second class of leaders are officially open. Last spring, Billie Sutton, former state senator and 2018 candidate for governor of South Dakota, launched the non-partisan Sutton Leadership Institute dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of leaders… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Starting today those with business at the Brown County Courthouse annex should call ahead and make an appointment if it’s necessary to meet in person. Brown County commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday that closed the courthouse to the public and sets up a table at the main annex entry with information… Read more »
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Canadian company says it plans to start construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil sands pipeline running from Canada through the U.S. Midwest in April. Calgary-based TC Energy says the provincial Alberta government will invest over $1 billion to cover construction costs through 2020. The company plans to begin at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre City Commission says the petition of a man looking to run for Mayor of Pierre does not qualify to be placed on the ballot for election. Provisions in the city’s home rule charter according to lawyer Dick Tiezen says it’s the Commission role to decide if a candidate’s petitions… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has declared a state emergency due to the spread of coronavirus, there isn’t a need to declare a public health emergency, yet. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says that is reserved for a different situation. Malsam-Rysdon says the current declaration does what they need… Read more »
