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October 8, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,171. The state had 351 new cases and 477 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,589. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

October 8, 2021

Board of Regents accepts the findings of the SB55 task force

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents voted to accept the results of the SB55 task force study and send the recommendation to the legislature and Governor Kristi Noem. A task force had been set up by the bill passed in the 2020 legislature to study the operations of the Regents and the… Read more »

October 8, 2021

DEA warns of danger of fentanyl

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the Drug Enforcement Administration is warning of the dangers of fake pills containing fentanyl, an old threat remains. Emily Murray is with the regional office of the DEA in Omaha. Murray says a very small amount of fentanyl can be fatal. Murray says once the sale of over the counter drugs like… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Denver Air Connection to retain Essential Air Service in Watertown & Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Denver Air Connection is keeping the Essential Air Service contracts for the airports in Pierre and Watertown through May 2023. In an order issued Thursday, the US Department of Transportation said it has rejected requests from the cities of Pierre and Watertown, as well as previous EAS provider SkyWest, to rebid the commercial… Read more »

October 7, 2021

South Dakota Farm Bureau app period open For health care plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Farm Bureau members can now apply for Health Care Coverage through plans offered by the Farm Bureau. Coverage will begin January 1. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says they worked with the Governor and legislature to receive the approval to offer the health plan. He says those interested in… Read more »

October 7, 2021

Aberdeen teen honored by national award for heroic service activity

Boulder, C.O,Press Release) – Jordan Phillips, age 17, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been named an honoree of the 2021 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 inspiring young leaders – fifteen top winners and ten honorees – who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and… Read more »