March 16, 2020

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The head of the Rapid City Board of Education says all employees will get their normal salaries while schools are shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mike Roesler has told area media that it’s important to keep staff paid. “When we close schools, and especially this time when we don’t […]

MITCHELL, S.D. – The State Health Department says the Pennington County man in his 60’s who died as a result of the COVID-19 virus, actually died at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Avera Queen of Peace CEO Tom Clark says 16 staff were involved and put on self-isolation. “Some of those staff have […]

PIERRE, S.D. – All South Dakota university classes will be temporarily moved online beginning Monday, March 23. The state Board of Regents said, in a news release, that this is an effort to keep students and staff safe and healthy. Spring break was already extended through Friday, March 20. On-campus classes are currently scheduled to […]

UNDATED – The South Dakota Department of Health reported one positive COVID-19 test over the past 24 hours in its latest report issued today. The positive case is out of Minnehaha County, where there are now four positive cases of COVID-19. The new case is a male in his 20’s who had limited contact with […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Salvation Army reported Monday that to better serve our communities during these uncertain times, we are temporarily suspending our food pantry eligibility guidelines. Families in need will now be able to receive pantry boxes once a month instead of once every three months throughout the duration of the crisis. Pantry […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Monument Health in Rapid City is introducing a drive-through sample collection on Monday for patients with a suspected COVID-19 infection. They’re also adding a Nurse Triage Line to connect patients with nurses. The drive-though sampling will only be provided if a doctor or healthcare professional has ordered it for a specific […]