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December 13, 2021

Lexy Becker Blood Drive coming up Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 9th Annual Lexy Becker Blood Drive is coming up this Saturday at Zion Lutheran Chuch in Aberdeen. Lexy’s mom Melissa Becker released the following statement: “Lexy was diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia, AML. She received chemotherapy and two bone marrow transplants. During the 20 months of treatment, she received over 275 units of… Read more »

December 13, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,407. The state had 335 new cases and 435 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,583. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

December 13, 2021

Congressman Johnson talks about the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Ocean Shipping Reform Act passed the US House last week. It would require carriers to meet minimum service standards and limit excess fees. It was sponsored by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. Johnson says the shippers have not been kind to ag exports. Johnson says they want carriers to follow some pretty… Read more »

December 13, 2021

Sturgis to hold lottery in January to determine who gets cannabis license

STURGIS, S.D. – It will now be January before the city of Sturgis holds its lottery to determine who gets the two available marijuana cannabis dispensary licenses. The city received 18 applications for the two licenses. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie said following the application deadline on Nov. 23 that because more than two dispensary… Read more »

December 13, 2021
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Despite COVID-19 issues, flu season is upon us

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While health care providers are dealing with Covid-19 infections, influenza is starting to make its seasonal appearance. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its an additional problem. Healy says people can be very sick with the flu. Healy says the symptoms of flu can look like… Read more »

December 10, 2021

Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon to join private sector

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, South Dakota Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon announced that she will be departing from the Noem Administration to join the private sector. Her last day as Secretary will be January 7, 2022. “Kim has been a steady hand as our Secretary of Health,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “I have… Read more »

December 10, 2021

Raises in store for temporary parks and rec employees

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A new playground and the 2022 budget were topics when the Aberdeen Park and Recreation board met this week. The budget includes a 9% increase in salaries for temporary employees, raising wages about $1 per hour, said Mark Hoven, director the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. In recent years, the department has had… Read more »