PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID-19 cases as well as hospitalizations continued to increase according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 907 new confirmed cases, 390 recoveries and now has 16,166 active infections. There are also 20 more individuals hospitalized in connection with the virus,… Read more »
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Agtegra propane to perform tank flare offs before moving to new location
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Agtegra’s Propane Division, currently located at 721 S. State Street, will be moving to Agtegra’s Bath location located at 39278 133rd St, Aberdeen SD 57401. The move, which is scheduled to take place by the end of November, will provide more room and a safer environment to house the Agtegra… Read more »
One arrested so far after guns fired during altercation in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Trent Abrego tabrego@gannet.com) – A Saturday night altercation in the 200 block of Second Avenue Southwest has led to the arrest of one person so far after shots were fired. The incident was around 10 p.m., according to the Aberdeen Police Department. “The investigation ultimately showed that it involved a conflict between… Read more »
Second inmate on loose from Rapid City minimum-security prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a second inmate has walked away from a minimum-security prison in Rapid City in the last two days. Officials at the Rapid City Community Work Center say 28-year-old Keith Apple left the facility without authorization on Saturday night. Apple is serving three years for unauthorized ingestion of a… Read more »
DTOM 22/0 Ranch near Warner serves vets from across the country
WARNER, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. It’s a day to honor current and past military members. The DTOM 22/0 Ranch near Warner, honors and serves veterans throughout the year. The ranch offers therapeutic horseback riding to veterans and is in the process of purchasing another horse. Chris Reder, CEO and Founder… Read more »
PPP and other programs vital for businesses during pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many businesses were able to continue in operation through the pandemic due to government help like the Payroll Protection Plan and other grant and loan programs. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says those programs were a vital bridge. Owen says the business help from… Read more »
Noem questions outcome of election on national TV
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem questioned the outcome of the Presidential election during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” by saying any talk of cooperating with the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden on dealing with the COVID-19 surge was premature. Noem says there are vote fraud allegations… Read more »
Yankton City Manager says regulation of marijuana will fall to local governments
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – With two marijuana ballot issues being approved this week, the next step will be for the South Dakota legislature to write the rules needed to implement the sale and use of medicinal and recreational marijuana. The ultimate regulation will fall to local governments. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says there will… Read more »
Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre activates surge plan
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Avera St. Mary’s Hospital and the Avera Pierre Clinic are implementing surge measures because of an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients needing treatment. President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mikel Holland says while the number of COVID-19 patients varies daily, they continue to see a steady increase in… Read more »
Marijuana spokesman says times have changed
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota voters approved two marijuana related issues last week, an initiative to allow medical uses and a constitutional amendment allowing recreational use. Drey (dray) Samuelson, spokesman for “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” says times have changed. Samuelson says most people want to see regulation of marijuana uses. Samuelson says… Read more »