PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – District 24 Senator-Elect Mary Duvall will take up a seat in the 35-member State Senate in a few weeks as the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session begins. Duvall got a free pass to the Senate running un-opposed and says that gave her more time to work. That clean-up legislation includes property… Read more »
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Funding will mean more than just accessibility to broadband
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – In her budget address in December, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem asked the legislature to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand broadband services across the state. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it’s more than just making sure everyone has access to broadband.… Read more »
China imports record amount of U.S. corn in November
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – China imported a record amount of U.S. corn in November and also boosted imports of dried distillers grains, an ethanol by-product. Incoming South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl says that’s very encouraging for corn growers. He says hearing about more DDGs being exported is also encouraging and shows the… Read more »
Infection rates among meat, poultry workers lower than general population
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID 19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. That analysis followed a Centers for Disease Control decision this month to prioritize vaccinating processing workers. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist… Read more »
Parks, Recreation and Forestry winter-spring brochure now available
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2020 Winter/Spring Brochure to Aberdeen residents on Saturday, January 2, 2021, in the Aberdeen American News. Brochures are also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast. The Brochure is filled with activities for… Read more »
Aberdeen Area Community Foundation involved in nearly $290,000 in local area grants
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – In the difficult year of 2020, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made or recommended more than $286,000 in grants in the Hub City area. In addition to grants the AACF made directly, several were matched by the South Dakota Community Foundation, many came through the Knight COVID-19 Sub-fund in the… Read more »
Man found dead of gunshot wound on Sioux Falls street
SIOX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest in a western Sioux Falls neighborhood. The Argus Leader report police responded to a call around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a person lying in the street. Police Lt. Terrance Matia identified the victim… Read more »
SD adds 24 more COVID-related deaths; active cases decrease
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 24 more COVID-related deaths, active infections decreased slightly, and hospitalizations went up a tick according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included three in Brown County, and one each in Faulk County, Potter County and Roberts County) moved the state’s… Read more »
Outdoor ice rinks opening for season on Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are opening the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Ice Rinks for the season on Friday, Jan. 1 from 1-5 p.m. The Holiday hours are: Jan. 1 1 – 5 p.m.; Jan. 2-5 1 – 9 p.m.; Jan. 6, Normal Hours Begin Weekdays: 4 – 9… Read more »
SBA extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan application deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and… Read more »