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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – China imported a record amount of U.S. corn in November and also boosted imports of dried distillers grains, an ethanol by-product. Incoming South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl says that’s very encouraging for corn growers. He says hearing about more DDGs being exported is also encouraging and shows the… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID 19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. That analysis followed a Centers for Disease Control decision this month to prioritize vaccinating processing workers. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2020 Winter/Spring Brochure to Aberdeen residents on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in the Aberdeen American News. Brochures are also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast. The Brochure is filled with activities for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – In the difficult year of 2020, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made or recommended more than $286,000 in grants in the Hub City area. In addition to grants the AACF made directly, several were matched by the South Dakota Community Foundation, many came through the Knight COVID-19 Sub-fund in the… Read more »
SIOX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest in a western Sioux Falls neighborhood. The Argus Leader report police responded to a call around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a person lying in the street. Police Lt. Terrance Matia identified the victim… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 24 more COVID-related deaths, active infections decreased slightly, and hospitalizations went up a tick according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included three in Brown County, and one each in Faulk County, Potter County and Roberts County) moved the state’s… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are opening the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Ice Rinks for the season on Friday, Jan. 1 from 1-5 p.m. The Holiday hours are: Jan. 1 1 – 5 p.m.; Jan. 2-5 1 – 9 p.m.; Jan. 6, Normal Hours Begin Weekdays: 4 – 9… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is joining the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) in a special effort this New Year’s Eve to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road. “Impaired drivers, whether through use of drugs or alcohol, are dangerous,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch, located between Aberdeen and Warner, is currently raising funds to expand its services. Chris Reder, Founder and CEO of the ranch, provides the details. He said that the ranch is about one-fourth of the way to reaching its financial goal. The ranch serves veterans from all… Read more »
