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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 1,939. The state had 222 new cases and 248 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,484. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court is expected to decide the fate of a voter-approved constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana this spring. The justices will hear oral arguments in a challenge to the amendment on April 28 at the state Capitol, the Argus Leader reported. Attorneys representing the organization South Dakotans for… Read more »
AMONG US CHALLENGE! ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- YAPA is organizing an AMONG US gaming party. If you’re a fan of the indie sci-fi thriller, this event is for you! Join us for a rousing series of local play matches randomly populated with your peers. The winner will receive a pair of Samsung Wireless Galaxy Buds. ***Participants… Read more »
RESTON, V.A.(Press Release)– Northern State University’s Tava Berg will be honored by SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators as a Major of the Year during the organization’s 135th National Convention and Expo, which will be held virtually April 13-17. The award celebrates outstanding undergraduate students in the health, physical education, recreation and dance professions… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Rapid City-based non-profit and advocacy group NDN Collective has announced plans to open the cities first Indigenous-led community school, scheduled to be ready for students by 2022. NDN Collective education equity director Sarah Pierce said being taught by someone from a similar background can bring value to an education. Pierce said the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune says its critical for republicans to hang on to the filibuster in the Senate, but they do have some backup. Thune says it’s hard for voters to hear what the important issue are. Thune says the Supreme Court could soon be another check on the expansion of federal… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson made an appearance on KSDNAM to discuss other issues beside COVID-19 vaccinations. The Congressman updates us on the latest regarding the Keystone XL Pipeline. Last week wildfires took place in the Black Hills region, Johnson talk the impact of losing the sawmill at Hill City and that there… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 295 new cases and 203 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,511. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents have approved plans for all six state universities to return to normal operations for the fall term. Janice Minder, Vice President for Academic Policy and Planning, says the plan will use experiences from the pandemic. Minder says there will be a lot of preparation over the summer.… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- A new Health Sciences Building at the University of South Dakota could lead to better health care in rural parts of the state. USD President Sheila Gestring says they have seen that with doctors graduating from their medical school. Gestring says they have had a good track record in attracting and keeping students… Read more »
