ONIDA, S.D. (DRG News) – A historic marker recognizing the contributions of the first African American Homesteaders in Sully County– and the Great Plains– was unveiled at the county courthouse in Onida Tuesday. Erection of the marker honoring the Norvel Blair and John McGruder families was instigated by the National Park Service and the Center… Read more »
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Fire Prevention Week has kitchen theme this year
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This year’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) has a kitchen theme to it. Chad Nilson, Aberdeen Fire Marshal, talked about the theme. He said people often get distracted while in the kitchen and that can lead to major problems. Nilson said now is a good time to check on your furnace… Read more »
Thune wants a Justice that interprets law as written
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The nomination hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett on her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to begin before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he wants a Justice that interprets the law as written. Thune says you can usually figure out a… Read more »
Retailers director says federal money won’t go very far
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota lawmakers this week approved spending up to $400 million to help small businesses. That money was part of the $1.2 billion the federal government gave the state to deal with pandemic related costs. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says that money won’t go that far. Sanderson… Read more »
State reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (By American News Staff) – Another 609 South Dakotans have been diagnosed with COVID-19 while 10 more people have died from the virus. That’s according to the South Dakota Department of Health’s Wednesday coronavirus data update. Two of the deaths were in Codington County, where there have now been nine virus-related deaths since… Read more »
Arlington man has all charges dismissed
HURON, S.D. (KWAT) — An Arlington man charged with First Degree Attempted Murder, Felony Aggravated Assault and Felony Abuse or Cruelty to a Minor has had all charges against him dismissed. A court complaint stated that on or about January 1st at a location in Kingsbury County, Brandon Miklos attempted to suffocate an individual identified… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Hub City Hound contest ends this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This year’s Leadership Aberdeen project is fast coming to a close. This year’s project is a dog photo contest entitled Hub City Hound with proceeds benefiting the Aberdeen Area Humane Society. Andrew Bergan of Leadership Aberdeen said there has been a good community response so far. He said you don’t have… Read more »
Three killed in two-vehicle crash near Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – Three men died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Sturgis. Names of the people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2016 Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on Interstate 90 when it was rear-ended by a 2015 Maserati Ghibli. All three occupants… Read more »
Aberdeen hospitals managing COVID-19 patient demand
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Health officials continue to recommend masks, social distancing and good hygiene as the number of COVID-19 patients increases at both Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. Ashley Erickson, CEO for Sanford Aberdeen, and Kelli Fischer, chief nursing officer at Avera St. Luke’s, appeared at the… Read more »