PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 vaccinations are widely available in South Dakota but the pace of those getting shots has slowed down. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam Rysdon says a majority of the state eligible population has gotten at least one shot. Malsam-Rysdon says they have enough vaccine for anyone that wants a shot. Malsam-Rysdon says… Read more »
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Road Closed – Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St to 16th Ave SE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:30 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic to install water lines: Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St. to 16th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
USD President address the diversity issue with the Appropriations Committee
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While members of the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent several hours in meetings on the USD campus this week, much of the discussion was focused on diversity instead of dollars. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a productive session. Some legislators expressed concerns with diversity efforts… Read more »
Hospitals dealing with long term effects of COVID-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic could linger for some time. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says while infection numbers have dropped, their staff is still dealing with the after effects. Ekeren says they are focused on helping the caregivers recover. Ekeren says most health care providers took… Read more »
DSS Secretary address mental health issues in South Dakota
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton got a lot of attention this week with the visit of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill and Governor Kristi Noem. Gill says it was educational for the legislators to visit the facility. Gill says they talked about the change happening… Read more »
After 1 year hiatus, Arts in the Park returns this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday & Sunday the Aberdeen Area Arts Council will host Arts in the Park at Melgaard Park. A statement from their website: “For over forty years, exhibitors have lined the pavement within Melgaard Park with their handcrafted wares on the third full weekend in June. Each year, this juried event… Read more »
Avera to offer J&J COVID-19 vaccine this weekend at Arts in the Park
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this weekend Avera will be distributing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Arts in the Park event at Melgaard Road. Director of Public Relations, Victoria Lusk tells us why this was a great opportunity to relay the message of getting vaccinated. The first 30 people on Saturday & Sunday would… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Monday, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,026. The state had 10 new cases and 21 recoveries, increasing active infections to 170. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Casey’s General Store released their numbers
ANKENY, I.A.(WNAX)- Revenue for Casey’s General Stores in its just concluded fiscal year reached eight point seven billion dollars. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says in the midst of the most challenging business environment of our lifetime, that’s an astounding figure. Rebelez says Casey’s adjusted what it stocked inside its stores more than a year ago,… Read more »
Yankton County Director of Equalization resigns effective immediately
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission held an executive session early on in their meeting Tuesday night and when they emerged, County Director of Equalization Matt Archer told the commission he was submitting his immediate resignation. Archer told the commission they need to hire a Human Relations director. Commission Chairman Cheri Loest was emotional in… Read more »