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ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- Molded Fiber Glass is closing its Aberdeen plant, according to a news release form the company. The plant broke ground in 2007 and has been dedicated to the production of wind turbine blades. “The closure comes as a result of changes in market conditions, foreign competition and proposed revisions to tax policies impacting… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The tally is now up to four after a contractor hit another gas line Tuesday in Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says the contractor was doing curb and gutter project at the intersection of West Pleasant Drive and Oneida Avenue. The gas line break was caused by the same contractor… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A Groton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHTCSE2 motorcycle was southbound on 387th Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Ram pickup, going north on 387th Avenue, crossed into the… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A young man from Lake Benton, Minnesota is facing rape charges in Brookings County. Eighteen-year-old Tristen Simonsen is charged with one count of first degree rape and two counts of second degree rape, involving three different victims. Brookings County States Attorney Dan Nelson says it’s alleged that Simonsen would contact the female victims… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two people were found unharmed after a water search Monday night on Lake Oahe about 15 miles north of Pierre/Fort Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad chief Ian Paul says a jet ski with two riders went missing from the Spring Creek Recreation Area around 9:30pm. Paul says the missing jet skiers–… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- After Governor Kristi Noem wrapped up her speech to a general assembly at Girls State in Vermillion last week, she took questions from the delegates. One asked her if she planned to become the first female President in 2024. Noem says the state has unique qualities. Noem also told the delegates that her… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite active Covid-19 infections continuing to fall, health care professionals are still urging people to get vaccinated. Infection Control Specialist Liz Healy with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says while the vaccines are very good, an infection is still possible. Healy says more people need to be vaccinated to keep the Covid… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,023. The state had 29 new cases and 41 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 229. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state will challenge a federal judges ruling that lets the National Park Service ban July Fourth fireworks at Mt Rushmore. She says its important to hold the celebration. Noem says the fireworks highlights state tourism. Noem says they didn’t get a good explanation for the cancellation.… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As life returns to a more normal pace, the South Dakota State University Foundation will be ready with their next major fundraising campaign. Foundation President Steve Erpanbach. Erpanbach says they have set another ambitious goal. Erpanbach says they plan to fund a variety of projects and scholarships. The Foundation now has an endowment… Read more »
