Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Mitchell Business
State Health officials announced Monday, May 4, that an employee at Blarney’s Sports Bar and Grill in Mitchell has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual…
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JASA raises record $1.73 million
Even in these uncertain times, one thing has held true – the Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction at South Dakota State University continues to set records….
Grants Available for Mosquito Control Programs
Cities, counties and tribes can again apply for state grant funding to help control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV). “Since West Nile first…
USD Prepares for Fall Semester Launch
The University of South Dakota will resume on-campus operations, including face-to-face instruction, this fall, as announced today by the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR)….
USD’s Statewide ECHO Network Shares Pandemic Knowledge with Rural Health Care Providers
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences’ video-conferencing platform, the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), is now offering informational guidance about the…
SD Vehicle Registration Extension
Governor Noem signed an Executive Order temporarily extending certain vehicle registration renewals and the time period to register and title newly acquired vehicles. South Dakotans…
DHS Receives Federal Dollars for Adult Nutrition Program
The South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) has received $1.2 million in federal funds due to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. DHS Secretary…
SD Unemployment Initial Weekly Claims Steady
During the week of April 19-25, a total of 5,389 initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were processed by the Department of Labor and Regulation….
COVID-19 Further Stresses South Dakota’s Ethanol Industry
This February, Glacial Lakes Energy’s balance sheet showed positive cash flow. Then COVID-19 brought morning commutes to a screeching halt as workers across the country…
Governor Noem Announces ‘Back to Normal’ Plan
Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced her plan to help South Dakotans get “Back to Normal” following the COVID-19 pandemic.“The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed the path so many…