Latest News
South Dakota’s COVID-19 positives jump by 7 with 6 new cases in Beadle County
Governor Kristi Noem says there are now 21 positive cases of the COVID-19 virus. There are six new cases in Beadle County and one in Brown County. “Every case we know of in Beadle County [Read More…]
Davison County taking further steps against spread of COVID-19 virus
In the interest of public health and welfare and the safety of our employees the governing board of Davison County, the Davison County Commissioners, advise the following to all County residents: All County facilities are [Read More…]
Avera postpones some elective surgeries due to COVID-19
Due to the spread of COVID-19 cases, Avera is postponing some elective surgical procedures – including those at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital. Critical procedures needed are still available. A multidisciplinary group of Avera physicians [Read More…]
SBA approves Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fund Program access for South Dakota
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced today that small businesses and non-profit organizations in South Dakota that have been negatively impacted by the global COVID-19 virus are now eligible for economic assistance from the U.S. [Read More…]
COVID-19 related unemployment claims have jumped
The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) reports a dramatic increase in activity at the Unemployment Insurance Call Center during the last week due to COVID-19 related layoffs.“We are adding additional staff to the Call [Read More…]
COVID-19 impacting veterans services
The COVID-19 virus concerns are impacting some veterans services. Davison County Veterans Service officer Craig Bennett says the VA hospital in Sioux Fall is open, and is checking anyone coming in, but not allowing visitors [Read More…]
Three new COVID-19 positive tests come from Beadle County
Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota now has 14 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus. That’s up from 11 earlier this week. The State Public Health Lab resumed testing Thursday after receiving additional testing supplies. [Read More…]
State Public Health Lab resumes testing for COVID-19 virus
COVID-19 test processing is on again at the state public health lab in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem says a shipment of reagents arrived today. “There will be testing and processing samples that have come in [Read More…]
South Dakota Labor Department is accepting unemployment claims from school employees affected by COVID-19 closures
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is accepting reemployment assistance (unemployment insurance) claims from school employees who are unable to work due to COVID-19 closures. South Dakota schools will stay closed through March [Read More…]
City of Mitchell: Flushable items are NOT flushable
With the limited availability of toilet tissue, we understand that citizens may have to turn to alternative types of wipes. The Wastewater System is being negatively impacted by these alternatives being flushed down the toilet. [Read More…]
South Dakota State Health Lab unable to run COVID-19 tests
The South Dakota Public Health Lab in Pierre is no longer able to test for the COVID-19 virus because it’s run out of the supplies needed to run the tests. The department website says it [Read More…]
South Dakota Revenue Department is working on-line
The South Dakota Department of Revenue staff, though not in the office, is working remotely to assist South Dakotans. DOR Online Motor Vehicle Services Our online services allow you to review and renew your vehicle [Read More…]
Governor Kristi Noem extends school closures for a second week
Governor Kristi Noem is recommending South Dakota schools remain closed through Friday, March 27th. Superintendent Joe Graves says Mitchell will continue its e-learning initiative Wednesday. “We won’t have it Thursday, Friday because that was our [Read More…]
The City of Mitchell has announced additional closures and cancellations
To help control the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Everson has decided to close City Hall & the Corn Palace to the public effective 3/17 at noon until further notice. City staff will still be available [Read More…]
Minnehaha County woman is eleventh to test positive for COVID-19
South Dakota’s COVID-19 count continues to inch higher. The State Health Department report Tuesday that one additional South Dakotan has been confirmed to have the virus, bringing the state’s total number of positive cases to [Read More…]
Another South Dakotan tests positive for the COVID-19 virus
The South Dakota Health Department says a 10th person has tested presumptive positive for the COVID-19 virus. The latest person is a male from Minnehaha County. That brings Minnehaha County’s total to four infections, the [Read More…]
Week-long Mitchell School closure off to a quiet start
The halls of Mitchell’s public schools were quiet Monday as a week-long school closure began. Two Middle School food service workers waited patiently at the doors Monday morning ready to serve free breakfasts to go [Read More…]
You must be logged in to post a comment.