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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Gov. Kristi Noem says she will pitch legislators on a series of emergency bills to address what she believes will be a months-long fight against the coronavirus. The Republican governor broke with a rosy prediction from President Donald Trump that the economy could be humming again by Easter. She instead said […]
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says there are 5 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the latest report. All cases are in eastern South Dakota, including 3 new positive tests in Minnehaha, where there are now 16 cases. Noem, however, says 16 people have recovered from the virus, so as of today, […]
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association has canceled the remainder of the season. “It is heartbreaking for all of our athletes, coaches, and fans, but the health and safety of everyone is the most important at this time,” a release from the NIRA said. As of now, the 2020 College National Finals […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have signed free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a three-year contract. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press last week that the contract is worth $63 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team doesn’t release financial terms. Bridgewater replaces Cam Newton, who was […]
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This was supposed to be the first opening day for the Royals under new owner John Sherman. The fulfillment of a lifelong ambition. Instead, Kauffman Stadium sat empty under sunny skies and amid continued uncertainty whether baseball will be played at all this year. The outbreak of the new coronavirus has […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (Bismarck Tribune) — The coronavirus pandemic has law enforcement agencies and emergency responders in North Dakota taking steps to keep themselves and the people they serve safe. Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben says jail programs and in-person visitation have been cut and the usual face-to-face attorney visits are now done behind glass. The […]
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a full environmental review of the Dakota Access pipeline, nearly three years after it began carrying oil. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg wrote that the easement approval for the pipeline remains “highly controversial” under federal environmental law, […]
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says the state will double the amount of COVID-19 tests in the coming days, a promise he delivered after one-fifth of the total positive tests were confirmed in the last 24 hours. State officials reported nine positive tests from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon, raising the […]
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth Air Force Base has declared a public health emergency in order to give its commander additional authority to enforce social distancing strategies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said the declaration also better aligns the base with national guidance. South Dakota health officials say the number of people […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota Senator John Thune has returned home from Washington after becoming ill. Thune’ press spokesman says the Senator woke up Wednesday morning and didn’t feel well, so he consulted with the attending physician and his physician in Sioux Falls. Thune’s staffer says based on how he was feeling then and […]
Sharon was born on April 17, 1948, in Sturgis, South Dakota, as the oldest child of Hazel and […]
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