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March 2, 2020

Three South Dakotans arrested on meth trafficking charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal authorities say three people in South Dakota have been sentenced on methamphetamine trafficking charges in the last week. Thirty-nine-year-old Terry Paulhamus, of Rapid City, and 38-year-old Joel Boe, of Pierre, were each sentenced to 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute meth. Frank Miller… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Man who caused lockdowns in Aberdeen apprehended in Indiana

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – Ronald Elkins, who was being sought Friday, by APD in reference to a Brown County warrant and suspicion of vehicular theft and violation of protection order, was apprehended in Indiana. The APD would like to thank Avera’s St. Lukes and the Aberdeen School District. Their assistance was integral in… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Man arrested after firing gun in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – At 11:18 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 Aberdeen Police responded to the 900 block of South Washington Street in reference to the report of a man with a long gun in the alley yelling at neighbors. Just prior to officers’ arrival, a single shot was fired. A suspect is in… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Economy growing, but looks to be slowing down

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Mid America economy is still growing but showing signs of slowing. Ernie Goss, with Creighton University in Omaha, compiles the monthly report from the nine state region. Goss says businesses are still having a tough time finding enough qualified workers. Goss says the coronavirus is causing concern in the region.… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Dyslexia bill up this week

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill defining dyslexia as a learning disability in kids will be up for debate this week in the South Dakota legislature. Its been a long time goal of Representative Nancy Rasmussen of Hurley. Rasmussen says it has been a long running debate. Rasmussen says its another case where South Dakota… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Pulmonologist says chances of getting coronavirus very low

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While people should pay attention to the continuing coronavirus outbreak, they should also take common precautions. Dr. Michael Pietila (pea-et-a-la) is a pulmonologist at the Yankton Medical Clinic and director of the I.C.U. at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Pietila says there are simple steps that everyone can do to avoid getting… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Mental health forum set for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A mental health forum is set for Tuesday, March 3 at the Aberdeen Police Department Community Room. The event, which starts at 6:30 p.m., is free and open to people within the community, according to Kelsi Vinger, Juvenile Detention Alternative, Initiative and Diversion Coordinator with the Brown County State’s Attorney Office.… Read more »

March 2, 2020

Gov. Noem signs legislation to protect victims of human trafficking

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – Governor Kristi Noem has signed legislation to better protect and help victims of human trafficking in South Dakota. Noem says House Bill 1047 will better protect South Dakota from what she called, “the horrors of human trafficking.” Noem says the people of South Dakota are, in her words, “not for sale.”… Read more »

March 1, 2020

Tickets for AUCS Wizard of Oz performance go on sale Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony will present “The Wizard of Oz” on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 3 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The performance will feature the original music of Harold Arlen and Herbert Stothart. The classic compositions will… Read more »