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May 25, 2021

Yankton County to receive over $4 million from the American Rescue Plan

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The “American Rescue Plan” passed by Congress earlier this year will send money directly to cities and counties that had revenue losses tied to the Covid-19 pandemic. Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest told the commission last week their share will be four point four million dollars. Loest says the rules with the… Read more »

May 24, 2021

May License Plate Decals due Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Monday, May 31st falls on a federal holiday(Memorial Day).  The Brown County Offices will be closed.  This Friday, May 28th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.

May 24, 2021

Water Hydrant Testing – Railroad Avenue to South City Limits on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 25th, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will began flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South 6th Street and South Dakota Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »

May 24, 2021

Contempt hearing set over judge’s order requiring vaccine

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Aberdeen will decide whether three members of the U.S. Marshals Service should be found in civil contempt over his requirement to have everyone in his courtroom vaccinated for the coronavirus. Judge Charles Kornmann notified courthouse employees in March that the vaccinations would be required in order to… Read more »

May 24, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 3 COVID-19 related deaths on Friday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths(through Friday), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 31 new cases and 74 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 522. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

May 24, 2021

June Community Affairs Luncheon to feature Senator John Thune

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday, June 2nd at 11:30 am at the Best Western Ramkota, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will host the June Community Affairs Luncheon. The guest speaker will be US Senator John Thune. Cost of lunch is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-Chamber members. Call the Chamber at (605) 225-2860… Read more »

May 24, 2021

Governors Council of Economic Advisors Quarterly Report released

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Governors Council of Economic Advisors held their quarterly meeting this week and heard a briefing on the states finances and talked about future projections. Board member, David Chicoine, says finding enough workers continues to be a major issue. Chicoine, former President of South Dakota State University, says the state should still see… Read more »