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April 24, 2020

Small Act-Big Impact gift card campaign raises $274,000

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – From April 4 through April 17 the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Small Act – Big Impact gift card campaign to encourage gift card purchases from local Chamber member businesses. During this time, cards could be purchased online through the Chamber website. Another piece of the campaign was… Read more »

April 24, 2020

Flood threat dissipates for South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) — It looks like eastern South Dakota has dodged a bullet in terms of spring flooding this year. It was a major concern a few months ago, but National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Gillispie says things have really taken a turn.   He says weather conditions for the last month and… Read more »

April 24, 2020

Interim Investigation Committee to wrap up inquiry into incident

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators. Senators Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Brock Greenfield were accused of being drunk during the final hours of the last day of this year’s session on March… Read more »

April 24, 2020

Aberdeen churches teaming up to help those in need

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A group of Aberdeen churches has come together to help meet a need in the community. The goal is provide essential items during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike Waldrop, of Aberdeen First United Methodist, talked about the program. Micah Westby, of New Life Fellowship, said that the assistance has been well received.… Read more »

April 24, 2020

Miles driven down sharply in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says miles driven in the state have fallen sharply in the past six weeks. Bergquist says they expect to see a sharp drop in the gas taxes they collect. Bergquist says a… Read more »

April 23, 2020

Races to be held, but now without spectators

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators. Park Jefferson International and The New Raceway Park released statements Thursday saying they changed their plans to hold races with limited attendance after discussions… Read more »

April 23, 2020

PC alum working on front lines in battle against COVID-19

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner Eric Noyes believes nurses in our area are ready to meet the challenge. Noyes (Nursing, PC Class of 1994 & 1996), works at Avera Medical Group-Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD,… Read more »

April 23, 2020

USD asking for assistance in creating face masks for community

VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has asked for assistance in creating face masks for members of the Coyote and Vermillion community to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. To aid the effort, USD has a large quantity of free, new, 100% cotton t-shirts that can be picked up at the… Read more »

April 23, 2020

Rapid City looking to reopen businesses as early as Monday

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City has a plan which could reopen many businesses as early as Monday. The City Council will meet in special session Monday to consider the plan, and if approved it would take effect immediately. Gov. Kristi Noem has not issued a stay-at-home order in South Dakota. But, some cities… Read more »