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May 19, 2020

Man killed in shootout with Rapid City Police was positive for COVID-19

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Rapid City man who died in a shootout with police last week was positive for COVID-19. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg said Monday that the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Rapid City Police Department confirmed that 30-year-old Anthony Angel was positive for the disease caused… Read more »

May 19, 2020

Local leaders share thoughts on new Malchow’s Plaza

The Aberdeen Development Corp. has announced a $2.5 million plan to create a new plaza area where Malchow’s Home Furnishings previously was on South Main St. Construction is expected to begin later this summer. Courtesy renderings ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Local leaders shared their thoughts on the new Malchow’s Plaza to be located in downtown… Read more »

May 19, 2020

New city brand unveiled

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Aberdeen Downtown Association, Aberdeen Development Corporation, and Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce unveiled the city’s new brand Monday night at the Aberdeen City Commission meeting. The four organizations have been collaborating with Pinned Workshop of Aberdeen to create the cohesive brand which includes a… Read more »

May 19, 2020

USD Law School classes won’t be as usual this fall

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has decided that universities will resume in person classes at the start of the fall term. Among the first to start is the Law School at USD, which normally begins in the first week in August. Law School Dean Neil Fulton says it won’t be… Read more »

May 19, 2020

Brookings getting better idea on number of lost students

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings School District is starting to get some idea of the number of students they’ve lost contact with during the pandemic. These are students they’ve had either no contact with or just minimal contact since the district switched to online instruction in April. Brookings School Superintendent Klint Willert asked the… Read more »

May 19, 2020

Weather allowing many farmers to work in fields

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It appears the weather is cooperating for most of the area to allow farmers to get into the fields. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, said that some of the area is recovering from a recent two-inch rainfall, but it appears that much needed heat is on the way this week. Edwards said… Read more »

May 19, 2020

Summer study committees could be in jeopardy

PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – Another cancellation due to the pandemic may be summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says they haven’t really talked about any, yet. Qualm says they had a full interim last year with some big issues. Qualm says some meetings are better in… Read more »

May 18, 2020

$2.5M plaza development planned for downtown

The Aberdeen Development Corp. has announced a $2.5 million plan to create a new plaza area where Malchow’s Home Furnishings previously was on South Main St. Construction is expected to begin later this summer. Courtesy renderings ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – A new plaza area is planned for downtown Aberdeen. Come summer 2021,… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Regents, tech board sign general education transfer agreement

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Higher education leaders in South Dakota continue to collaborate and to enhance opportunities for students. The South Dakota Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education have signed a general education transfer agreement, which guarantees that a student who completes general education courses will be able to transfer… Read more »

May 18, 2020

Sioux Falls pools to remain closed, other venues to open for summer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The City of Sioux Falls is committed to offering summer family‑friendly opportunities while reducing the spread of COVID-19. Due to the public health risks of COVID-19, a gradual approach is being taken to reopen City‑owned facilities, park system amenities, recreation programs and library services. “As one of the City’s core values,… Read more »