PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith spoke to state lawmakers Thursday during the “State of the Tribes” speech. He says public servants need to cooperate. Faith talked about the toll that Covid-19 has had on tribal members. Faith says they have received some vaccines and are using them to protect… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Drought conditions continue throughout much of Western South Dakota, coupled with high winds that make the risk for wildlands fire that much more pressing. Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger says the public needs to take caution in coming days. Jaeger said with the conditions present, luck… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – One noteworthy aspect of Camp Mniluzahan, (mini-lou-za-han) the homeless encampment just outside of Rapid City, is a staunch philosophy against involving law enforcement at the camp if possible. Organizer James Pipe On Head said this is because many residents in the camp, for one reason or another, do not trust… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many businesses and agencies play defense during the legislative session, trying to head off any bills that may hinder their operations. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says he will be watching for bills that impact the overall business climate. Owen says he expects another… Read more »

A monoclonal antibody treatment using bamlanivimab is available locally through an IV infusion. (Photo courtesy of Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennewscom) – An antibody treatment for COVID-19 given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in November is now being offered as a local treatment option. The drug,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, Jan. 18, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »

Christopher & Banks announced bankruptcy on Thursday, and signs the storefront in Uptown Aberdeen, formerly known as the Aberdeen Mall, offered items 40% to 60% off. American News photo by Trent Abrego ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Trent Abrego Tabrego@gannett.com) – Women’s retailer Christopher & Banks filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, and closing signs appeared in the store’s… Read more »