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October 15, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 7 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,189. The state had 318 new cases and 406 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 5,868. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

October 15, 2021

More reactions from the Redistricting Committee tour of the state

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The House & Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature held a number of public meetings around the state this week as part of the process of drawing new legislative district maps. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he heard differing priorities at each end of the state. Cwach… Read more »

October 15, 2021

Petition underway to put legalization of cannabis on the election ballot

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A lightning round of petition passing is underway in South Dakota in an attempt to get an initiative on next year’s ballot legalizing marijuana. Matthew Schweich is the campaign director for “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws”. Their goal is over seventeen thousand signatures and the deadline for the petitions is November 8th.… Read more »

October 15, 2021

Pheasant season for non residents begin Saturday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- While there might be a good haul of pheasants this season in South Dakota, good help to welcome those hunters to the Sioux Falls airport is in short supply. Teri Ellis Schmidt with Experience Sioux Falls said half their usual vendors won’t have booths because of staffing issues. Schmidt says she, her… Read more »

October 14, 2021

Redistricting Committee wrapped up their public forums in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The House and Senate Legislative Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up three days of public hearings with a pair of meetings in Sioux Falls Wednesday. Bon Homme County Auditor Tamara Brunken told the group that they need to avoid splitting voting precincts. Union County Commission Chairman Milton Ustad shared… Read more »

October 14, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County) & added vaccines figures for booster shots

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,182. The state had 341 new cases and 462 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 5,963. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

October 14, 2021

Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday October 23

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakotans are encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the next Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 23. Unwanted medications can be disposed of without question in a secure medication drop box at participating locations like pharmacies and police stations. The Spring National Take-Back… Read more »

October 14, 2021

Northwestern Energy project higher prices for natural gas this winter

SOUTH DAKOTA (WNAX)- We have heard the warnings about expected price spikes and possible shortages of natural gas this winter. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says he is optimistic that prices and supply will settle down. Glanzer says Northwestern has contracted for a good portion of its winter supply. Glanzer says gas suppliers are still… Read more »