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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mitchell Daily Republic) – U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., returned to South Dakota Wednesday after falling ill in Washington, D.C. earlier in the day, according to the senator’s office. Out of what his office described as “an abundance of caution,” Thune returned to Sioux Falls on Wednesday after consulting with physicians in Washington… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — If South Dakota’s COVID-19 outbreak has an epicenter, it’s in Beadle County, which has become an early hotbed with 13 of the state’s 41 cases. Many in the county, which includes the city of Huron, say the number of infections is a wake-up call to the realities of the pandemic.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – When the South Dakota Legislature meets on March 30 for Veto Day, there will be plenty of social distance between members. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the guidance to limit the size of gatherings to fewer than ten people, final day business will be conducted electronically. Jason Hancock, Director of… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The warden of the South Dakota Women’s Prison resigned abruptly this week after nine women escaped from the prison and another tested positive for COVID-19. Wanda Markland offered her resignation and left the position on Tuesday. There is now an interim warden running the prison. State officials announced on Monday… Read more »
PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – When South Dakota legislators convene for the last day of the 2020 session on Monday, there may be some talk but probably not action on any budget revisions. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says they probably don’t have enough information yet to make changes. Its expected that the business… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The mayors of Pierre and Fort Pierre both say, at this time, they don’t plan to enact more restrictive guidelines than what’s currently provided by the Centers for Disease Control and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic response in the state. Fort Pierre mayor… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota public universities have canceled all in-person classes for the rest of the semester and postponed graduation ceremonies as the state expects COVID-19 infections to rise through the spring. The Board of Regents says classes are currently being held online at the state’s six universities. The universities won’t be changing… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and South Dakota Retailer’s Association have created the Small Act-Big Impact initiative in the Hub City. The purpose is to support community businesses especially during the current climate. Gail Ochs, Chamber President, talked about the initiative. She said there are numerous ways to make an… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – After significant debate the Aberdeen City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that limits public gatherings of 10 people or more and requires a 6-foot separation of people at some businesses. The action is in response to the COVID-19 virus. It needs a second vote before taking effect. A… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. 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
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The Avera Faith and Community Engage program (F.A.C.E) seeks volunteers across the region to help craft cloth face masks for use in hospitals and clinics. The guidelines, instructions, materials and patterns are included in an online story, “How Can I Help Sew Masks for Health Care Workers?” You can… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County residents with essential business to conduct are welcome at the courthouse, but commissioners are asking folks to delay unnecessary visits until COVID-19 concerns have passed. Commissioners discussed the issue at their Tuesday meeting where they decided signs will be posted outside advising residents to limit their in-person business to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is advising business and home owners that effective immediately, sump pump water is no longer authorized to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system until further notice. It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your home or business… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – As expected, the number of positive coronavirus cases continue to grow, but so do the negative tests and recoveries. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told residents of the state to take a step back and hit the pause button during her press conference this morning. She assured that coronavirus will be… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Just a reminder that Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 11:15 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
