SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem says South Dakota has obtained more supplies to run tests for COVID-19. The state lab will be prioritizing tests for people deemed to... Read More
March 19, 2020
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March 19, 2020
Sombke says producers getting hurt by packers
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Trade Commission says the USDA needs to go back and rewrite its proposed farmer fair practice rules that would amend federal protections for... Read More
March 19, 2020
Thune outlines details of response act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Senate passed a $100 billion rescue plan and started talks on another that could top $1 trillion. South Dakota Senator John Thune outlined... Read More
March 19, 2020
Chamber leader calls session productive
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The main run of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session turned out to be pretty productive. Dave Owen is President of the state Chamber of Commerce... Read More
March 19, 2020
Circuit judge rules in favor of Brookings County in jail expansion
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A circuit court judge rules in favor of Brookings County and says the construction of a jail expansion may move forward. That ruling came down... Read More
March 19, 2020
Blood donations essential for health care systems
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There are many facets to dealing with the COVID-19 virus and one of those impacted in a major way is Vitalant Blood Services. Abbie... Read More
March 19, 2020
Catholic Schools to start virtual learning setting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Catholic Schools will be back in session next week, although it won’t be in a traditional school setting. Tim Weisz,... Read More
March 19, 2020
Sioux Falls Regional Airport sees 50 percent reduction in passengers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is seeing a 50 percent or more reduction in passenger volume since the Coronavirus Crisis kicked in. Airport... Read More
March 18, 2020
No delay of checks from South Dakota Retirement System
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – People receiving checks from the South Dakota Retirement System will not see a delay in service because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but members will... Read More
March 18, 2020
Noem addresses shortage of supplies
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. At an appearance at Monument... Read More
