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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 2,177. The state had 429 new cases and 473 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,539. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours mixer will be held this Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. This will be the inaugural Manufacturing Month celebration and several local manufacturers will be on hand to showcase their products and answer questions about… Read more »
BOX ELDER, S.D.(WNAX)- The first public hearings of the South Dakota House & Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees were held yesterday in Box Elder and Mission. During the Box Elder meeting, Kellen Brings From Scout, representing the Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, told the committee the census numbers used to draw the districts are not accurate.… Read more »
HAYTI, S.D.(KXLG)- Sarina Kinnunen a wife, mom of 5, event stylist, and party blogger from Hayti has been approached by the editor of Woman’s World Magazine to be featured. Sarina’s blog and business is called Joy In The Common Place. Sarina tells KXLG she recently started doing more local jobs and looks forward to expanding… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Avera Health announced last week that it would invest fifty million dollars in pay for new and existing employees and hold health insurance premiums steady for the next year. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says they need a full staff… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With cooler temperatures on the way, and rising natural gas prices, there are programs available to help pay expected higher heat bills. South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says they have applications for the low income energy assistance program, or LiHEAP on their website. Gill says they have staff that… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The approval of SB55 task force recommendations by the South Dakota Board of Regents last week will have some academic impacts. Vice President for Academic Policy and Planning, Janice Minder, outlined how they will make changes to their program review process. Minder says the six universities will also be posting more information about… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Monday was Indigenous Peoples day, and a march was held by native activists an allies in Rapid City from Sioux Park to Sioux San Hospital, near the site of the former Indian Boarding School. Lafawn Janis is on the Rapid City Indian Boarding School Land Team, and helped organize the event, and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- There are 2 political forum coming up this week at Pizza Ranch. The Brown County Democratic Forum meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Aberdeen Pizza Ranch, 1010 Sixth Ave. S.E. Guest speaker is Rick Weiland, president and CEO of Weiland, Samuelson and Roosevelt a strategic advisory firm that advises purpose-driven organizations on a broad array… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees start their road tour today. The three day tour are holding public sessions in Box Elder, Mission, Mobridge, Aberdeen, Watertown and Sioux Falls. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says the local input is important. Cwach says there can be local issues that have an… Read more »
