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Biden signs first executive orders on climate, immigration, COVID-19
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden took his oath of office on Wednesday, becoming the 46th president of the United States, and got to work issuing executive orders immediately. He also placed a moratorium on rulemaking…
DOT seeking public input on I-90 Exit 63 interchange study
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Rapid City Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the City of Box Elder, will hold a virtual public meeting between January 20 and February 20, 2021, to inform…
Homeless Coalition Point in Time Homeless Count canceled this year, replaced with 21 Good Deeds
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Each year, on the last Tuesday of January, there is a point-in-time count of all those struggling with homelessness. The count tallies the capacity of our state for sheltered and…
150 new Wyoming COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Wednesday, the Wyoming Department of Health reported 150 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 42,788. 1,407 cases are considered active in the state, an increase of 51 from Tuesday.…
Mayor Allender makes January 'Human Trafficking Awareness Month' in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mayor Steve Allender has issued a proclamation naming January as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Rapid City. The goal is to bring awareness and encourage citizens to get involved in ending this common practice. Human trafficking…
Gov. Kristi Noem issues statement on Keystone XL presidential order
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem issued a comment regarding President Joe Biden's Keystone XL presidential order. President Biden has revoked a presidential cross-border permit allowing the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline. Ian Fury, Gov. Noem's Communications…
ND sees COVID hospitalizations at lowest point in five months
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has reported their lowest number of hospitalizations since late August after fixing a computer glitch that caused delays in the states reporting system. 55 people are currently hospitalized statewide, with seven of those patients in…
Two deaths recorded in SD after COVID-19 vaccinations
PIERRE, S.D. — State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton confirmed in a conference call on Wednesday that two individuals in South Dakota - one in Pennington County and the other in Hutchinson County - have…
Work on Keystone XL pipeline suspended ahead of Biden action
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline says it has suspended work on the pipeline in in anticipation of incoming U.S. President Joe Biden revoking its permit. Biden’s Day One plans included moving to revoke…
SD DOH: 277 total new COVID-19 cases, 73 West River
PIERRE, S.D. — On Wednesday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 200 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 94,967. 77 of the 277 total cases are considered as new probable…
Governor Noem Introduces Legislation to Codify Healthcare Flexibilities
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced Wednesday that she will introduce two pieces of legislation to codify executive orders that originally provided flexibility to healthcare providers in response to COVID-19. The two pieces of legislation cover telehealth and recognition…
Biden sworn in as nation's 46th president
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday,…
Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics
Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20,…
WATCH LIVE: Inauguration Day 2021: Joe Biden sworn in as president
WASHINGTON -- Watch live coverage as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Flags line the National Mall towards the Capitol as final preparations are made before President-elect Joe Biden's…
