ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The deadline to register for the 2021 Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade is 5 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 24. Parade entrants may register online at this link for the parade, set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, on Aberdeen’s Main Street. This year’s theme is “Wolves of the Galaxy.” Entrants… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,108. The state had 739 new cases and 1,027 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,636. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
SD Treasurer Josh Haeder Elected to serve on National Association of State Treasurers Leadership Team
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– The National Association of State Treasurers announced its 2022 leadership election results at this week’s Annual Business & Membership Meeting in Chicago. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder will serve as the organizations Vice Chair starting January 1, 2022. Haeder said, “I am energized and committed to working with an exceptional and… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association to host Wine Walk on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the Aberdeen Downtown Association will be hosting the Aberdeen Wine Walk. Executive Director, Shelley Westra-Heier gave us a preview. Westra-Heier told us the number of businesses that’s participating. Westra-Heier talks about the cost of the event. After finishing the walk, Westra-Heier encourages people to return to the offices to register for… Read more »
Sioux Falls man named in 2 vehicle crash south of Milbank
MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release)— A Sioux Falls, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon south of Milbank. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2017 was southbound on 482nd Avenue when it failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection with… Read more »
Brock Greenfield talks about why he’s running for Commissioner of the Office of Schools & Public Lands
CLARK, S.D.(WNAX)- Candidates are starting to line up for next year’s election cycle. Senator Brock Greenfield of Clark is running for Commissioner of the Office of School & Public Lands. Greenfield says continuing what the office is doing is a priority. Greenfield says the office also has a number of other responsibilities. Former Commissioner Jerrod… Read more »
Steffensen family sentenced for fraud charges
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Steffensen family, former owners of H & I Grain were sentenced in Beadle County Circuit Court last week following their convictions on fraud charges. Jared and Tami Steffenson, along with Jared’s mother JoAnn were charged with defrauding a number of producers who sold grain to them. The case was initially… Read more »
Drumgoon Dairy becomes one of largest robotic operations in South Dakota
LAKE NORDEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Drumgoon Dairy near Lake Norden, South Dakota has expanded and become one of the largest robotic operations in the state. Hundreds lined up for their open house on Saturday to see the new technology. Owner Rodney Elliot says they installed 20 robots which each milk about 75 cows a day. He says… Read more »
SD legislators still figuring out what to do with the COVID-19 funding
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are still considering what to do with almost one billion dollars in federal funding. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says they are still listening. Hunhoff says they are finding even with all the extra federal funding, some programs are running out of money.… Read more »
Watertown & Aberdeen Ladies named to Spirit of Dakota Selection Commission
HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Carol Johnson of Watertown and Julie M. Johnson of Aberdeen have accepted positions on the Spirit of Dakota Selection Commission. The announcement was made by the Spirit of Dakota Award Society of Huron. These ladies join a statewide commission representing a diverse spectrum of business, civic and professional backgrounds. The commission includes Tona… Read more »