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ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – Effective immediately the spring load limits will be lifted for the City of Aberdeen. The effect of this is that residential roads will have the same regulations for load limits as our truck routes and state highways.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for road work: 3rd Avenue SE from Centennial Street to BC 19 and … Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – The Swiftel Center re-opened the ticket office effective today. The main lobby entrance and ticket office will be the only areas opened to the public. All other areas of the Swiftel Center facility, including restrooms, will remain closed to the public. The hours of operation for the Swiftel Center ticket… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – Mass testing for COVID-19 at South Dakota nursing homes has started, said Kim Malsam-Rysdon, state health secretary, said during Monday’s news conference updating virus information. That’s part of a preciously announced plan that aims to test 7,400 residents and workers this week at nursing homes in communities with… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Hotel and campground operators in the Black Hills say the past couple of months have been rough on business due to the coronavirus outbreak, but they’re encouraged that tourists are making reservations for summer travel. Hospitality businesses are preparing for visitors with extra cleaning protocols and safety practices.… Read more »
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 across all Hub City Radio stations. There is no governor’s press conference planned… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This fall, Northern State University Wolves will celebrate the “Howling 2020s” during homecoming week. Homecoming takes place Sept. 21-26 at Northern, with the 106th annual Gypsy Day Parade set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. Parade registration begins June 1. Entrants will decorate their float base on the “Howling… Read more »
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Seven canine teams from Colorado, Montana and Wyoming will be in South Dakota for a four-day search of a missing 9-year-old girl. Serenity Dennard was last seen in February of 2019 near the Black Hills Children’s Home in Rockerville. The search changed from a rescue to a recovery effort not long… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 23,000 workers now have continuing claims for unemployment benefits in South Dakota. Despite that, Labor & Regulation Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says there are still a large number of job openings. Hultman says her department can help unemployed workers find another job. Hultman says their regional offices are still closed.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House passed the $3 trillion “HEROES” act last Friday that includes another round of $1,200-dollar payments, a raise for essential workers and expanded health insurance coverage. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no. Johnson says republicans have not shut the door on additional economic aid. Johnson says there are… Read more »
