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March 12, 2020

State has three more cases of coronavirus

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Three more cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have been confirmed in South Dakota, but none were in the central part of the state. Counties reporting cases are Beadle, Charles Mix, Davison, Pennington, Bon Homme and three cases in Minnehaha. Eleven tests are pending and 27 others came back negative. Gov. Kristi… Read more »

March 12, 2020

Hunhoff says state facilities having staff issues

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While a budget deal announced this week would give state workers and Medicaid providers a two percent increase, more may be needed to keep staff at critical state facilities. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are state units still understaffed. Hunhoff, a member of the Joint Appropriations Committee, says longer… Read more »

March 12, 2020

Bach’s Lunch set for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State University Chamber Singers will present the 10th Annual Bach’s Lunch on Wednesday, March 18. The event, which honors the 335rd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, will start at Noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Tim Woods, NSU Director of Choral Activities, said it is a fun experience. A variety… Read more »

March 12, 2020
Josh Haeder

State Treasurer sees signs of distress

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Helping people understand and how to best use their money is a goal of South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder. He says he sees distress signs all around. Haeder says he originally wanted to work with kids in school, but has expanded the target group. Haeder says it has to be… Read more »

March 11, 2020

Lawmakers voice concerns over allowing therapy dogs in court

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It was supposed to have a green light to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 136, the bill fashioned by Hughes County States Attorney Roxanne Hammond to all certified therapy dogs to help vulnerable witnesses in court was certified for the consent calendar in the House of Representatives by the House Judiciary… Read more »

March 11, 2020

Chick-fil-A coming to Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — You heard it right – Chick-fil-A will build its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. Mayor Paul TenHaken happily proclaimed the announcement ‘live’ on Facebook. The long-sought restaurant will be located at the new Empire Place development in front of the Empire Mall on 41st Street. The development is under construction.… Read more »

March 11, 2020

Minnesota woman injured in car-train accident in Elkton

ELKTON, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Lake Benton, Minnesota woman is injured in a car-train accident at an Elkton railroad crossing. It happened at about 9 Tuesday night. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says 25-year-old Itzel Tattiana Vincent was traveling north on Cornell Ave and didn’t see the train approaching the tracks. The car tried to cross… Read more »

March 11, 2020

Proposal would establish quite hours at Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Folks who are used to music past midnight at the Brown County Fair might have an adjustment this year. Fair Manager Derek Ricci told Brown County Commissioners Tuesday about a proposal to establish quiet hours from midnight to 7 a.m. That would mean live music on the grounds and music throughout… Read more »

March 11, 2020

New movie theater coming to Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen will be getting a new eight-screen cineplex movie theater. Odyssey Entertainment announced that Odyssey Aberdeen 8 will be located on Milwaukee Southeast, next to Allevity Entertainment, north of the Aberdeen Mall. Odyssey currently has a complex in Watertown and Bryan Sieve, VP Finance and Development with the company, said Aberdeen… Read more »

March 11, 2020

Nelly to headline Saturday at Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Nelly is coming to the Brown County Fair. The performer was announced as the final piece of the Saturday night lineup by BCF Manager Derek Ricci this morning. He said Nelly has some strong crossover appeal. Ricci said Nelly rounds out a strong Saturday lineup that includes Jo Dee Messina and… Read more »