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October 26, 2021
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Smaller towns struggling to fill their health care positions

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While many businesses continue to struggle to find enough workers, it is especially critical for health care providers. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says it really is a problem for their facilities in smaller towns. Ekeren says they have two… Read more »

October 26, 2021

November Community Affairs Luncheon feature legislave preview

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, November 4th from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President and Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with a… Read more »

October 26, 2021

Construction going well in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a tight supply chain, and soaring housing costs, the City of Yankton has had a pretty good year for new construction. Community Planning Director Dave Mingo says building permits are doing well. Mingo says development had a lot of headwinds this year. Mingo says there were a good number of housing units… Read more »

October 26, 2021

Ferley Jewelers in Pierre going out of business

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre-based jewelry story steeped in history is bringing nearly 100 years of service to a close.  With origins a watch repair section of a shoe store in 1923, Ferely Jewlers began as Dukelow Jewerly Store.  William Dukelow partnered with Lester Ferely in 1944 and three years later Ferley bought out Dukelow and… Read more »

October 25, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,220. The state had 395 new cases and 331 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,625. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

October 25, 2021
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National Weather Service make predictions for this winter season

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The National Weather Service is predicting a mix of winter weather across the country. Jon Gottsschalk, chief of NOAA’s operational prediction branch, released their winter forecast. Gottschalk says parts of the south will see warmer than normal temperatures. Gottschalk says above normal precipitation will also be scattered. The outlook also indicated that areas… Read more »

October 25, 2021

La Nina could impact the state in November

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- With a La Nina forecast to develop in the southern Pacific Ocean, some of those impacts could start showing up in our weather in the next month. A La Nina occurs when below normal sea surface temperatures are observed in the Pacific Ocean. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the outlook is… Read more »

October 25, 2021

Solid economic growth to continue into 2022

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota is seeing solid sales and use tax growth and that should continue into next year. The Governors Council of Economic Advisors heard from Derek Johnson, Chief Budget Analyst at the Bureau of Finance and Management. He said the last fiscal year finished strong at the end of June.… Read more »