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May 20, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 7 COVID-19 related deaths, death rate now over 2,000

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,001. The state had 55 new cases and 88 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 634. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

May 20, 2021

Fun Book Friday returns this Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- FUN Book Friday is back in Aberdeen. Starting Friday, the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be handing out FUN Books — coupons for all sorts of fun things around town. We’ll be at a different location every Friday from now until the end of July, taking off Independence Day weekend.… Read more »

May 20, 2021

Vermillion City Council voted to end mask requirements

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion City Council has now rolled back its face mask requirements. City Manager John Prescott says the council took that action at their meeting this week. Prescott says the council reacted to changes in the community and nationally. The ordinances had carried a fine for noncompliance but Prescott says they didn’t have… Read more »

May 20, 2021

Yankton continuing to adjust ordinance regarding medical marijuana

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments across South Dakota are scrambling to get at least some guidelines in place before the legalization of medical marijuana on July first. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the city commission will see a refined version of their proposed ordinance at their Monday meeting. Leon says they are close to a… Read more »

May 19, 2021

Driver in fatal Redfield crash charged with vehicular homicide, drunken driving

REDFIELD, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- An Iroquois man is charged with two felonies after striking and killing a pedestrian in Redfield Friday evening, according to Spink County State’s Attorney Victor Fischbach. The crash resulted in the death of Donna Karr of Redfield, Fischbach said. She was 91. Ronald Frankfurth, 58, is charged with vehicular homicide and third-offense drunken… Read more »

May 19, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths, the percentage vaccinated adjusted to include ages 12 & older

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 1,994. The state had 40 new cases and 76 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 674. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

May 19, 2021
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SD Board of Education Standards approve rules for medical marijuana

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards approved rules for the use of medical marijuana in state schools starting this fall. Department of Education lawyer Diane Roy told the board it’s a new area for everyone. Roy says they recognize the mandate the issue got from the voters. Roy says the Education Department… Read more »

May 19, 2021

Aberdeen Planning Commission approve ordinanace regarding medical marijuana establishments

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen Planning Commission held a meeting discussing the ordinance regarding medical marijuana establishments. Aberdeen Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about why this ordinance is recommended. Brett told the commission they tried to establish communication with their legislators with little success. Brett discuss bringing this issue up with… Read more »

May 19, 2021

Open containers to be allowed at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – On a 7-2 vote, the Sturgis Council Monday night voted to allow open container on Main Street during this year’s Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say allowing open containers during the rally offers several positives, including giving visitors a more relaxed, inviting experience downtown as well as offering a new revenue stream for… Read more »