PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The City of Pierre’s emergency COVID-19 ordinance has expired and won’t immediately be replaced. Mayor Steve Harding says the local business community and residents have shown a lot of personal and social responsibility in response to the pandemic. Despite the limitations in service or closure of some businesses, Harding says… Read more »
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Increased SNAP benefits to continue
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will continue for some South Dakota families to help address food costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Services (DSS) announced. SNAP benefits were increased in April and May for recipient households that were not receiving the maximum allotment, as allowed… Read more »
Camper latest Pierre bridge victim
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A camper has what looks like minor damage to its front air fan unit after scraping underneath the train bridge along a major route of travel in Pierre Wednesday morning. A pickup with California license plates was pulling the camper and a boat northbound when when the incident happened. This… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, June 11 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure… Read more »
Council discusses amendment to outdoor dining ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – More downtown businesses and businesses throughout Aberdeen could have an opportunity to add outdoor seating with the passage of a revised city ordinance. The Aberdeen City Council passed the first reading of an amended ordinance for outdoor seating that would now include those businesses with an on-sale alcohol… Read more »
Sioux Falls man identified in fatal crash south of Tea
TEA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday night in a one-vehicle rollover south of Tea. A 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was traveling westbound on 273rd Street when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the south ditch and rolled. Brendan Hofer, a… Read more »
Avera offering local antibody testing
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – “Avera St. Lukes Laboratory is proud to offer patients a new tool in the fight against COVID-19,” said Thomas Buttolph, MD MPH, Medical Director, at Avera St. Luke’s. The laboratory is now offering antibody testing for COVID-19, a direct-to-consumer blood test available through Avera QuickLabs walk-in locations. “Antibody tests –… Read more »
Arrest made in death of woman found in Faith
FAITH, S.D. (AP) — Police say they’ve made an arrest for the murder of a woman whose body was found at a residence in Faith, South Dakota. Authorities say Minot Central Dispatch in North Dakota received a request for a welfare check of a woman in that city late Monday afternoon. Investigative work led authorities… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Flow-testing to take place on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From 6th Avenue SE North to 8th Avenue NE Between Washington St & Dakota St The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience… Read more »

















