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YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota is in the top three states nationally in the percentage of COVID-19 vaccines distributed. There are still frustrations with the slow pace of immunizations. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says the state Department of Health is working to even out the distribution.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID infections decreased by more than 300, hospitalizations remained nearly the same and there were no new deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 32 new confirmed cases and 359 recoveries, lowering active cases by 327 down to 3,678. Those hospitalized… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The annual Winter Fun Day is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 6. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. on Manor Park. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, said the day offers a variety of activities. There will also be a chance to try curling and… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — State officials have canceled the annual count of South Dakota’s unsheltered homeless population because of the coronavirus pandemic and other concerns. The count is usually done on the last Tuesday of January. Volunteers of America regional homeless services coordinator Sara Hornick says the Department of Housing and Urban Development made… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The decades-long relationship between Montgomery’s and Malchows will soon culminate in a 55,000 square foot showroom, slated to open this summer at 3502 7th Avenue SE. The same location, the former Office Max building between Target and Walmart, was the site of the Tom Malchow retirement sale that ended Jan.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – The state’s December sales tax report shows continued growth in sales tax revenue for Aberdeen. According to the report, which reflects sales taxes collected in October and reported to the state in November, Aberdeen’s collections were 10% higher than the December 2019 report. It shows $1,698,587 in sales… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota lawmakers are back in Pierre for a four day week, with unlimited bill introductions wrapping up on Thursday. House Majority Leader, Kent Peterson of Salem, says he is ready to work with his Democratic counterpart. Peterson says lots of issues and more money are getting attention. Due to extra… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (HubCityRadio.com)- Senator Mike Rounds on Sunday appeared on NBC “Meet the Press” to discuss COVID-19 Relief, the upcoming impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, and election integrity. Senator Rounds said that Republicans and Democrats are not far apart on COVID-19 relief, but that the next package needs to be specific. Senator… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House State Affairs Committee of the South Dakota Legislature passes a bill (HB 1046) intended to limit the liability from lawsuits stemming from the pandemic. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, spoke in support. He says it’s designed to prevent frivolous lawsuits Also speaking in support of the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota voters approved two marijuana issues in last November’s election. One deals with medical marijuana, the other opens up recreational use. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the recreational amendment may be on hold for a while. Peterson says they will have to come up with rules for… Read more »
