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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The results are in, and the outpouring of love and support that Wolves Nation showed to Northern State University on its first-ever GiveNDay is overwhelming. As of April 1, GiveNDay reporting showed that 1,253 donors generously gave a total of more than $193,000 during this 24-hour campaign designed to unite the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Todd Jordre, the Northern State University (NSUF) President & CEO has announced his retirement effective April 16th. Jordre has served as President and CEO since 2004, and stated, “Having served 17 years as President & CEO, I feel this is the right time for a leadership change. It has been my privilege… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRG News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has said she will call state lawmakers back to Pierre in late May or early June for a special legislative session. She says they need to determine how to divvy up money from the most recent federal economic stimulus plan. South Dakota will be getting more than… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2021 Summer Brochure to Aberdeen residents on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in the Aberdeen American News. The brochure is also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast and on line at www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec. The Brochure is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 163 new cases and 229 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,419. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
WATERTOWN, & YANKTON, S.D.(AlphaMedia & WNAX)–Codington & Yankton County Commissioners put in place a ban on all open burning today. The ban in Codington County is in effect for one week, and will be reevaluated next Tuesday. The region has been extremely dry this spring, and grass fires and wildfires have been reported in all… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infection numbers are creeping upward again and that has medical professionals worried. Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila(pee-et-a-la) has been treating Covid patients since the pandemic started last year and says another peak is coming. Pietila says more patients are surviving due to better treatment and vaccinations. Pietila, who heads the ICU at Avera… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- A new survey shows political opinion in South Dakota may be more moderate than that of the legislature. University of South Dakota Political Science Professor Shane Nordyke coordinated the survey for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. She says they split the state into seven sections for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Elisa Sands & Scott Waltman, Aberdeen American News)A man was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a Sunday night fire on the north side of town, according to information from Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. firefighters responded to 1211 24th Ave. N.E. The home was badly damaged, and a… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Race Against Cancer will again be a virtual event, allowing people to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors and families – no matter where they live. The Avera Race Against Cancer has supported cancer patients for more than three decades by raising more than… Read more »
