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June 30, 2020

Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – More than 200 South Dakota cities, counties and tribes will share in $500,000 in grants intended to control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV), the Department of Health announced today.   “South Dakota has a disproportionately high number of WNV cases when compared to other states. Local mosquito control… Read more »

June 30, 2020

Blood donation tests now include one for antibodies

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all facets of life and that includes blood donations. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter with Vitalant, said that COVID-19 has played a role in both donations and the need for blood with the delay in elective surgeries. She said that a really positive thing is that… Read more »

June 30, 2020

Today marks deadline for June license plate decal renewals

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today marks the end of the month and another deadline for license plate decal renewals. Patty VanMeter, Brown County Treasurer, talked about the letters that are involved. She said that the extension only applies to March and May, and that the deadline for June is today. In addition to stopping at… Read more »

June 30, 2020

Northern distributes CARES Act grants, creates Student Emergency Relief Fund

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University is helping students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic any way it can – including finding ways to provide financial assistance. One method of financial help was provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Northern received $329,889 in CARES Act funding to be awarded to… Read more »

June 30, 2020

Congress likely to consider another economic rescue plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – It appears likely that Congress will consider another economic rescue plan in the next few weeks. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the Senate is taking the lead on the next package. Johnson says he doesn’t think the Senate will go as big as the House attempted. Johnson says he would… Read more »

June 30, 2020

Hot, dry conditions could impact crops

AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – A warm week to end June could set the stage for hot and dry conditions well into July. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says that heat could hit crops. Todey says corn will hit a critical stage next month. Todey says soybeans have more… Read more »

June 30, 2020

Joint Approprations Committee gets update on budget

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature was updated last week on state revenues and the budget. Committee Member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they made some minor adjustments. The two percent increase will go to raises for state employees, health care providers and state aid to education.… Read more »