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Hughes, Lyman counties see first positive cases of COVID-19; SD up to 28, with 6 recovered

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Department of Health Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon held a press conference March 23, 2020, to provide the latest information on the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state. Current data showed 28 cases had been confirmed in the state, including the first positive cases in Hughes and Lyman counties in central South Dakota. Beadle County has 12 cases so far and Gov. Noem is asking city and county leaders there to enforce stricter social distancing rules to try to stop the spread.

SD up to 21 cases of COVID-19; 6 people have recovered

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Department of Health Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon held a press conference March 22, 2020, to provide the latest information on the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state. Current data showed 21 cases had been confirmed in the state as of March 22.

SD up to 10 cases of COVID-19; Gov. Noem continues to urge proper hygiene, social distancing

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Department of Health Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton held a press conference this afternoon to provide the latest information on the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state. Ten cases have been confirmed in the state so far out of the around 500 people that have been tested.

3 more cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) confirmed in South Dakota

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Department of Health Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton held a press conference this afternoon to provide the latest information on the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state. Three more cases have been confirmed, bringing the total (as of 4pm March 11, 2020) to eight. Eleven tests are pending and 27 have come back negative. 

South Dakota Perspective with Gov. Kristi Noem 022620

In this South Dakota Perspective program, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and DRG news and farm director Jody Heemstra chatted about industrial hemp, her proposed zoning legislation, SB157, broadband, business recruitment and the state being “open for business.”

District 24 Legislative Coffee February 22, 2020

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee and The League of Women Voters Pierre hosted a District 24 Legislative Coffee Feb. 22, 2020, at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room. District 24 legislators Senator Jeff Monroe and Representatives Mary Duvall and Tim Rounds answered questions about bills being discussed so far during the Legislative Session. Another District 24 Legislative Coffee will be held Feb. 29 in Highmore.

US Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River update Feb. 6, 2020

The US Army Corps of Engineers continues to prepare the Missouri River Mainstem System for the 2020 runoff season. Hear what various Corps and National Weather Service specialists had to say about current conditions during their Feb. 6, 2020, conference call with stakeholders.

Price part of national group tasked with reviewing the United States' criminal justice system

South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price has been selected to serve as a commissioner on the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. Price says he looks forward to working on issues that impact law enforcement and the officers who work every day to protect citizens. He says law enforcement is a profession vital to our society.

District 24 Legislative Coffee February 1, 2020

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee and The League of Women Voters Pierre hosted a District 24 Legislative Coffee Feb. 1, 2020, at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room. District 24 legislators Senator Jeff Monroe and Representatives Mary Duvall and Tim Rounds answered questions about bills being discussed so far during the Legislative Session. Other District 24 Legislative Coffees will be held Feb. 21 in Onida, Feb. 22 in Pierre and Feb. 29 in Highmore.

New name, new website, new class offerings at Capital City Campus

Capital University Center in Pierre, SD, has a new name: Capital City Campus. DRG news and farm director Jody Heemstra chatted with CCC executive director Chris Maxwell about the new name, updated website and-- pending approval-- new nursing classes to be offered through a partnership with Lake Area Tech in Watertown.