With nearly 16 million people losing their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis, the stimulus checks for individuals that are a part of the government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package can’t come soon enough. For many Americans, those checks …
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SD Governor Closes Schools, Activities Cancelled
Gov. Kristi Noem addressed spiking East River COVID-19 cases and plans for the remainder of the school year in a press conference Monday afternoon.…
COVID-19 Announcements from Deadwood
Deadwood City Commission Acts to Temporarily Close Certain Businesses
The Deadwood City Commission held an emergency meeting on March 25 to pass an emergency plan that closed certain businesses in town, effective that same evening at 5 p.m. The ordinance …
Spearfish City Council Passes Ordinance
SPEARFISH, SD (March 31, 2020) – At a special session Tuesday, via teleconference, the Spearfish City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an emergency ordinance implementing measures deemed necessary to slow the community spread of COVID-19. The ordinance states …
Deadwood City Commissioners Met During Emergency Session on March 25, 2020
They voted to approve the resolution, below:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Commission of the City of Deadwood that;…
BHSU to Continue Online Classes Through End of Semester; Graduation Postponed
In coordination with Gov. Kristi Noem’s Executive Order, the South Dakota Board of Regents with input from the six state universities has announced that all South Dakota public universities will continue online teaching through the end of spring semester. Originally …
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DEADWOOD CITY COMMISSION MEETING
A virtual Deadwood City Commission special meeting is to be held at noon on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 to discuss precautions for businesses.…
Noem: Two More Positive Cases of COVID-19, Schools Remain Closed until May 1, 2020
Governor Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) shared the latest COVID-19 test results with two new positive cases in South Dakota and two more people recovered. Noem also shared insight about the developing situation at the prison in Pierre.…
Eight Walk Away From Minimum Security Unit in Pierre
Eight women from the state’s minimum-security unit in Pierre took off on a walkabout Monday night.
According to a release from the South Dakota Department of Corrections, the eight walked out about 8:43 p.m. Three of the women were sentenced …
Spearfish Mayor Urges Residents, Businesses to Assist with Slowing Community Spread of COVID-19
SPEARFISH, SD – Following Governor Kristi Noem’s executive order Monday, Spearfish Mayor Dana Boke is urging residents and local businesses to take the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) seriously and help slow the growing threat of community spread by …
