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February 11, 2021

NSU Symphonic Band performing a winter concert tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- NSU Symphonic Band under the direction of NSU Music Director Dr. Rolf Olson has a winter concert scheduled for tonight at NSU. February is Black History Month and Olson talks about a piece the band is playing tonight to honor it. Other groups schedule to perform include the NSU Orchestra, Brass & Woodwind… Read more »

February 11, 2021

SD Dept of Health added 14 COVID-19 related deaths, active cases went up while hospitalizations went down

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 14 new COVID-related deaths(including 1 in Brown County & 1 in Edmunds County), while active cases increases while hospitalizations decreases, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,829. The state had 279 new confirmed cases and 207 recoveries,… Read more »

February 11, 2021

US Congress to determine how well the economy recovers

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The regional and national economies should continue to recover, but much of that will depend on what Congress will do. Ernie Goss, Director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says he expects growth to pick up later in the year. Goss says he expects strong growth by the end of the year. Goss… Read more »

February 11, 2021

SD Dept of Health provide update on COVID-19

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday The SD Department of Health gave us an update on the latest with COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton says the numbers are continuing to go down & that case & death rate are lower than the nation’s rate.. Secretary of Health, Kim Malsam-Rysdon provide details of how the pharamacies can start… Read more »

February 11, 2021

Gas prices on the rise in South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Gasoline prices have been headed in just one direction the past few weeks, and that’s higher. Triple-A South Dakota spokeswoman Marilyn Buskohl says there are a couple of reasons, in their estimation, why prices have been on the rise.   But that nice run is over, and prices will keep going up.

February 11, 2021

Brookings extends the city’s mask mandate

The Brookings City Council gives second reading and passage to another 60-day extension of the current pandemic restrictions. They were set to expire on February 13th. The ordinance includes a mask mandate and capacity limits on some businesses. The mask mandate has been in place since September. City Manager Paul Briseno says, based on current… Read more »

February 10, 2021

Medical marijuana measure pushed back to 2022

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota legislative leaders say they plan to implement a medical marijuana program, but it’s going to take time. In a joint press release issued early Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced she and leaders in both chambers plan to implement Initiated Measure 26 but they need additional time to do so safety and… Read more »

February 10, 2021

Delta Dental Van returning to Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- CASSP is bringing the Delta Dental Van back to Aberdeen again March 8 – 12, 2021. Dental Care is provided to children and/or young adults ages 0-21. This care includes evaluation and treatment. The staff on the Dental Van have added additional precautionary measures for the van to ensure the safety of… Read more »