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State to declare emergency in Minnehaha County with 190 COVID cases from Smithfield hot spot

The South Dakota secretary of health will declare a public health emergency in Minnehaha County today after 190 people tested positive for COVID-19 following exposure at Smithfield in Sioux Falls.

6 years ago

3D printing, team approach helps provide health care workers with equipment

“We’re offering them to literally anybody who asks, free of charge and free shipping.” This group effort is helping health care workers get relief.

6 years ago

Bishop DeGrood discusses unprecedented Easter

It’s his first Easter leading the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls — and it’s unlike any other. We sat down with Bishop Donald DeGrood for a look at this unprecedented Holy Week.

6 years ago

Smithfield to close Sioux Falls plant for three days

Smithfield will close its Sioux Falls plant for about three days following more than 80 positive COVID-19 tests among employees.

6 years ago

How is COVID-19 affecting your life? We want to know

How has life changed for you since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold? Take our new survey, and let us know.

6 years ago

City, state: Sioux Falls has ‘multiple’ hot spots, including over 80 cases at Smithfield

The city of Sioux Falls is working closely with the state to mitigate a “hot spot” of COVID-19 cases at Smithfield, Mayor Paul TenHaken said.

6 years ago

Sisters’ service: Avera’s handmade masks carry extra meaning

The latest way the Benedictine and Presentation sisters are serving Avera could be a lifesaving one.

6 years ago

POET to idle three plants, including Chancellor

Sioux Falls-based POET will be temporarily idling three of its ethanol plants, including the one in Chancellor.

6 years ago

Sioux Falls VA Medical Center prepares for influx of COVID-19 patients

Hallways are emptier, staff members are cross-training and preparations are being made to add beds at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, where veterans with COVID-19 are expected to need care.

6 years ago

Mayoral proclamation urges residents to stay at home, limit shopping

Mayor Paul TenHaken has issued an executive proclamation calling on Sioux Falls residents to stay at home and limit their visits to grocery and other retail stores.

6 years ago

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