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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls is suspending operations indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak at the meat processing facility. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem had asked Smithfield Foods President and CEO Ken Sullivan to stop operations for at least 14 days as more than half the cases of COVID-19 in… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re making preparations for a “virtual graduation ceremony” on May 9. He says they’re also working on plans to allow graduates to take part in a future ceremony. What about next fall? Dunn says they’re planning on… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus has had a major impact on businesses throughout South Dakota. However, not all of the news has been negative. Jessie Schmidt, South Dakota State Director of the Better Business Bureau, talked about one example. She also pointed out the efforts of some other unsung employees. Of course, this… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – One of the two positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Lyman County involved the South Dakota Department of Health issuing a Public Health Intervention Order. Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says of the 536 positive cases in the state so far, she’s only had to issue the one intervention order.
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Reserve has moved hundreds of billions of dollars into the banking system as a show of confidence. South Dakota Bankers Association President Curt Everson says while appreciated, it wasn’t a critical issue. Everson says money in American banks is safe. Everson says the pandemic and stock market drop is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – South Dakota reported 104 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, it’s the biggest single-day increase in confirmed cases so far. The total number of statewide cases is now 730, according to, covid.sd.org, the South Dakota Department of Health’s website that has been tracking confirmed cases of the virus. There are now 43… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Matt Zimmer Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – South Dakota reported 90 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the largest single day increase in confirmed cases. That brings the total number of statewide cases to 626. That number does not include tests pending in private labs or those without symptoms who… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota secretary of state’s office says it will be sending absentee ballot applications to every registered voter to push people to mail in their ballots for the June 2 primary instead of showing up to polling locations. Physical polling places will still be open. But one county auditor… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A flare up of coronavirus cases at the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has the State stepping up surveillance and testing. Governor Kristi Noem says state health officials are in contact with workers in the plant. Noem says they want to make sure the important information goes home with the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 11:30 this morning. 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. (aberdeennews.com) – The Central High School Hall of Fame inductees for 2020 include the 1961 State A champion boys basketball team. Ten inductees into the hall of fame were announced recently by the Aberdeen Public School Foundation. The ’61 basketball team finished the regular season with an 8-6 record, but blazed through the… Read more »
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – The Oglala Sioux have banished a non-tribal member with coronavirus and her husband from the Pine Ridge Reservation. The tribal council deadlocked 9-9 this week on a motion to banish the woman and her husband. Council President Bear Runner broke the tie vote by voting in favor of the banishment.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Brown County Emergency Management) – First responders and health care employees who work around COVID-19 now have an alternate housing option. Northern State University has opened up 150 suites at three of its residence halls. This housing is for those employees who work in high-exposure settings and don’t want to take the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Brown County Emergency Management Operations Center) – Safe Harbor serves women, men and children by providing shelter and resources to empower individuals in abusive situations by providing advocacy and support services. They serve northeastern South Dakota including Brown, Campbell, Day, Edmunds, Marshall, McPherson and Potter counties. Safe Harbor and their services are available… Read more »
BOX ELDER, S.D. (AP) – All customers and employees at the Ellsworth Air Force Base commissary and Army and Air Force Exchange facilities are required to wear face coverings to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. The Defense Commissary Agency announced the new policy Thursday, making face masks mandatory for facilities worldwide starting Friday.… Read more »
