PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Today marks one year since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in South Dakota. Tomorrow marks one year since the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Dr. Mikel Holland is the President and Chief Medical Officer for Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. He says the one year mark… Read more »
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SD House rejected Senate version of medical marijuana proposol
March 10, 2021
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House today rejected a Senate version of HB1100, the Medical Marijuana bill. Republican members of the House convened in a closed door caucus meeting for almost two hours before returning to the floor just before noon toda The House briefly debated concurring with the Senate version of the bill but ultimately rejected… Read more »
President Biden believes there will be enough COVID-19 vaccines for Americans by May
March 10, 2021
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Biden Administration has said there will be enough vaccine doses for all eligible Americans by end of May. South Dakota State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they hope there is a follow through. Malsam-Rysdon says they could see vaccination clinics ramp up quickly. The South Dakota Department of Health says the… Read more »
Northern State will keep Gypsy Days name for homecoming
March 10, 2021
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Upon further review, Northern State University will not pursue changing the name of Gypsy Days. After hearing from a substantial number of stakeholders, the university has elected to withdraw its plans to rename the homecoming celebration. The university was not looking to address this in the middle of a pandemic, but due… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported in 3 new COVID-19 related deaths, no briefing scheduled for today
March 10, 2021
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,904. The state had 210 new cases and 189 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,114. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Yapatorium celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
March 10, 2021
YAPA ST. PATRICK’S DAY CHARADE ABERDEEN, S,D.(Press Release)- Celebrate the day St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland with the YAPAtorium. Bring all your green gear and St. Patty’s Day accessories for our None More Green Contest! Take a moment to refresh yourself at our Green Snacks Only table. Enjoy some of the good… Read more »
Napa to Platte rail line on verge of disappearing
March 10, 2021
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the sale of the state-owned MRC rail line from Mitchell to Rapid City will increase service and development, most of another state-owned line may soon disappear. Interim Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says the Napa to Platte line is moving toward salvage. Jundt says much of that line would revert to rail… Read more »
COVID-19 vaccines distributed faster than expected at Avera in Yankton
March 10, 2021
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As vaccine supplies increase, health care providers are expanding their immunization options. Liz Healy, with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are moving more quickly than she imagined. Healy says they hope to speed up further. Healy says as soon as their vaccines arrive, they are putting it out.
SD House and Senate Redistricting Committee held their first meeting Tuesday
March 9, 2021
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The first steps in resetting South Dakota’s legislative districts were taken Tuesday at the South Dakota State Capitol as the House and Senate Redistricting Committees met for the first time. Legislative Research Council attorney Matt Frame says the Redistricting Committee may not see 2020 Census numbers until the end of September. It’s possible… Read more »
Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Calling on USDA to Assist Biofuels Industry
March 9, 2021
WASHINGTON(Press Release) — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and eight of their Senate colleagues this week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the department to assist biofuel producers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter was led by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy… Read more »
