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Apr 02Explorers Credit Union Launches COVID-19 Pause Relief Plan
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Nikki Doherty, Marketing Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2, 2020 Phone: 605-665-4309 ext 120 Email: ndoherty@explorerscu.comExplorers Credit Union Launches COVID-19 Pause Relief Plan Yankton, SD: We are proud of the difference all of our members make – farmers, nurses, manufacturers, teachers, neighbors, family and friends. We stand for you and we stand with you. We take our role of providing financial direction to our members and our community during these times very
Apr 01NorthWestern Energy Donates $300,000 to COVID-19 Crisis Relief
NorthWestern Energy donates $300,000 to COVID-19 crisis relief April 1, 2020 – Today NorthWestern Energy announced $300,000 in aid to assist the communities we serve that are struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in addition to NorthWestern Energy’s annual charitable donations, economic development and local sponsorships and employee match programs, which were more than $2 million in 2019. “NorthWestern Energy is here to help our communities, our neighbors, during this extremely
Apr 01#YanktonEggHunt
Press release: #YanktonEggHunt It is finally starting to feel like spring! Join us in encouraging people to enjoy the fresh air while keeping a healthy distance from others. From now until April 12th, we want everyone to participate in a social distancing egg hunt! No basket needed for this window egg hunt! How to participate: Create a large Easter egg – or several! Have fun with this and decorate your egg however you wish. Add color and make sure it will be visible from a distance. Hang your egg in a
Apr 01Unemployment Claimants Must Request Weekly Payment
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Media Contact: Dawn Dovre, 605-773-3094 Unemployment Claimants Must Request Weekly Payment PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) reminds unemployment insurance claimants to request a weekly payment by calling 605-626-3212 after 6 p.m. CDT or by filing online at RAclaims.sd.gov any time. Benefits are not automatically paid out, even though the work search requirement is currently waived. “The claim week begins on
Mar 31Committed To Keeping You Connected
Vast Broadband – Your Community Resource. Working to Keep Your Business and Family Connected and Healthy At Vast Broadband, the health and well-being of our customers, employees and communities is of the highest importance to us. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During this time, it’s never been more vital to stay connected to community, including family, co-workers and employees. To help ensure connectivity goes uninterrupted
Mar 27Labor Department Implementing Unemployment Insurance System Improvements
For Immediate Release: Friday, March 27, 2020 Media Contact: Dawn Dovre, 605-773-3094 Labor Department Implementing Unemployment Insurance System Improvements PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation has seen a dramatic increase in unemployment insurance activity due to COVID-19 related layoffs. A new “last name” filing system is being implemented effective Monday, March 30.Based on the first letter of your last name, claimants should file:A-F on MondayG-N on TuesdayO-Z on
Mar 27Labor Department Warns Against Unemployment Insurance Scams
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) warns unemployment insurance claimants about potential scams aiming to steal personal information. Be aware of potential fraud and only use the official website RAclaims.sd.gov. “Many of the individuals we’re helping are filing for unemployment insurance for the very first time,” said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman. “Please be cautious of scammers trying to take advantage of the situation.” No fee. There is no
Mar 26Business Webinar on Unemployment Insurance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) and South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) are providing a free webinar on Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. CDT. DLR Secretary Marcia Hultman will be providing information on unemployment insurance as it relates to COVID-19 layoffs and closures. “Employers have a lot of the same furlough questions on technical issues, paperwork and legalities,” said Secretary Hultman. “We want to provide as much guidance as we can on the process and other
Mar 25Avera Closes Hospitals to Visitors
Media Contact: Jay Gravholt, Public Relations 605-660-1944 jay.gravholt@avera.org Avera Closes Hospitals to Visitors Avera is closing its hospitals to visitors to protect patients and staff from the spread of COVID-19. This will take effect at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital on Wednesday morning. For end-of-life, births, NICU and pediatric cases, limited visitors will be allowed. Avera is setting up virtual visitation at several of its hospitals. Family members are encouraged to
Mar 23Unemployment Claims: What Workers and Businesses Need to Know
PIERRE, S.D. –? 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 Center to handle the influx of claims, assigning additional staff to help reset passwords, and adding more phone lines,” said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman. “Job Service offices will remain closed to the public until March 30, but staff will be
Mar 23Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements Loosened
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman exercised authority to waive the requirement workers filing for unemployment must actively search for work to be eligible for benefits. This waiver remains effective until the Governor’s declared state of emergency ends. The waiver period applies to weekly requests for payment filed for the week ending March 21 and forward. “This change applies to everyone filing for unemployment compensation,” said Secretary Hultman. “While many
Mar 23Employers: Use SIDES for Online Unemployment Filing
PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is asking employers filing unemployment insurance information to sign up for the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) e-Response. SIDES e-Response is a fast, secure and standardized way to automate responses to notices of unemployment claims. Once an employer signs on to SIDES e-Response, DLR will deliver all notices to their email address rather than by mail. “Due to the large volume of claims we anticipate due to COVID-19
Mar 23Noem Postpones the 2020 South Dakota Week of Work
For Immediate Release March 23, 2020 Contact: Maggie Seidel Noem Postpones the 2020 South Dakota Week of Work PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that the 2020 South Dakota Week of Work will be postponed until the fall. “As our state, businesses, and schools address COVID-19, it is in our best interest to pause plans for the South Dakota Week of Work until a time when students and businesses can fully participate,” said Noem. “I want to thank the hundreds of businesses across
Mar 23South Dakota Chamber Applauds State's Caution Regarding COVID-19
March 23, 2020 Media contact: David Owen, PresidentSouth Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry(605) 366-2669davido@sdchamber.biz South Dakota Chamber Applauds State’s Caution Regarding COVID-19 Organization urges leaders to remain attentive to new developments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIERRE, S.D. — It is clear the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a serious threat and that South Dakota needs to take all reasonable precautions to contain its
Mar 22SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Small Business Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Nebraska small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from
Mar 22SBA Approves Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fund Program Access for South Dakota
“I submitted a request to the SBA for expedited approval of the disaster relief declaration and received word this afternoon that South Dakota has been approved,” Noem said. “Both my Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Department of Tourism have been working diligently to reach out and survey companies to determine the impact of COVID-19 on our small business community. If your business is impacted by COVID-19, please reach out to my team at GOED or Tourism. We are here to help.” The
Mar 20Avera Postpones Some Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19
Avera Postpones Some Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 SIOUX FALLS (March 20, 2020) – Due to the spread of COVID-19 cases, Avera is postponing some elective surgical procedures – including those at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Critical procedures needed are still available. A multidisciplinary group of Avera physicians developed a surgical case triage protocol that outlines a phased approach to decisions about elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients whose procedures are postponed are
Mar 20Yankton County Commission is Being Proactive with COVID-19
March 19, 2020 For Immediate Release Yankton County Commission is being proactive with COVID-19. We want to inform the public of the measures we are going to take to protect the public and the workers of the county. Yankton County Government center will remain open during regular business hours. The following action will be enacted today at 12 PM (Noon) and additional changes will be made as time allows to obtain the materials and the situation changes. The Yankton County Government center will operate
Mar 20Local United Way Establishes Greater Yankton COVID–19 Community Response & Recovery Fund
For Immediate Release Date: March 20, 2020 Contact: Lauren Hanson, Executive Director Telephone: (605) 665-6766 Email: lauren.h@yanktonunitedway.orgLocal United Way Establishes Greater Yankton COVID–19 Community Response & Recovery Fund In response to the COVID -19 pandemic, United Way of Greater Yankton has established the Greater Yankton COVID – 19 Community Response & Recovery Fund, a disaster fund to help local nonprofit organizations responding to residents’ immediate and long term needs due to
Mar 20City of Yankton Offices Closed to Public
Beginning March 23, 2020, City of Yankton offices including City Hall will be closed to the public; however, staff is available to assist residents by phone, email, or through online services. Regular garbage and recycling collection will occur. Police, fire and other emergency services continue to operate as normal, with only minor safety precautions affecting their day to day operations. The Yankton Community Library and the Summit Activity Center will also remain closed. The City of Yankton urges
Mar 20Mount Marty College to Deliver Courses Remotely for Remainder of Semester
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelsey Freidel Nelson Executive Director of Marketing & Communications Mount Marty College | 1105 W 8th St. Yankton, SD 57078 605-261-6402 | kelsey.nelson@mountmarty.edu Mount Marty College to Deliver Courses Remotely for Remainder of Semester March 20, 2020, YANKTON, SD – Mount Marty College has been monitoring the local and national conversations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to maintaining contact with local and state public health and health care
Mar 19MidAmerican Energy Response to COVID-19 Threat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Media Hotline (515) 281-2266 mediahotline@midamerican.com MidAmerican Energy Response to COVID-19 Threat MidAmerican Energy crews take extra precautions in field, make changes at company facilities DES MOINES, Iowa – (March 18, 2020) – MidAmerican Energy Company has announced steps the company is taking to protect its employees and customers from the coronavirus pandemic threat. “What’s most important throughout this global crisis, is that
Mar 18Shred Days: First Dakota Offers Free Event to Safely Shred Sensitive Documents
Shred Days: First Dakota offers free event to safely shred sensitive documents Yankton, S.D., March 16, 2020 — First Dakota National Bank is offering members of the community an opportunity to safely shred their sensitive documents free of charge on Wednesday, May 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 1800 Summit St (across from YHS) in Yankton. Individuals and local businesses can use this service to safely dispose of documents that may contain sensitive information such as individual's signature, account
Mar 17Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from School Employees Affected by COVID-19 Closures
South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation 123 W. Missouri Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 dlr.sd.gov For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Media Contact: Dawn Dovre, 605-773-3094 Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from School Employees Affected by COVID-19 Closures PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is accepting reemployment assistance (unemployment insurance) claims from school employees who are not able to work due to COVID-19
Mar 17Attention Members of Fox Run
League Meetings Coming in April: Originally, Fox Run planned on hosting league meetings throughout the last week of March. However, due to extra precautionary actions that Fox Run is taking due to the recent COVID-19 concerns, all league meetings will be held on a later date. We will make sure to keep in contact with you regarding new meeting dates and times. We are currently still planning on starting our leagues the week of May 4th. If you had a team in 2019 and that team is returning for the 2020
Mar 16Chamber Office Closed To The Public
(Yankton, South Dakota, Tuesday, March 17, 2020) In an effort to limit the exposure to the general public and practice the social distancing guidelines outlined by the CDC, the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce office will be closed to the public effective Tuesday, March 17. Even though the office is closed, the Chamber, Convention & Visitors Bureau and Yankton Area Progressive Growth will continue to serve the business community and all calls will be handled during normal business hours. We will
Mar 13Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Limiting Visitors To Protect Patients, Residents
Beginning today, 3/12/20, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton will allow only one designated visitor per patient, and that visitor cannot have been exposed to COVID-19, have influenza or have flu-like symptoms, which are similar to COVID-19 symptoms. Avera is also asking patients with scheduled outpatient procedures or those who may be discharged to have only one designated person with them for transportation. Additionally, we are not allowing visitors at the Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs
Mar 13Avera Requests Use of Call Center for Patient Calls Concerning COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS (March 12, 2020) – People who utilize Avera facilities for their health care who feel they may have been exposed to COVID-19 (coronavirus) or who are displaying symptoms are asked to call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372), or contact their clinic. The toll-free number is Avera’s Medical Call Center that is staffed 24/7. At this number, people will talk to qualified staff who will discuss their concerns and symptoms and determine if that patient needs to be seen by a provider. It’s important
Mar 13Mount Marty College to Deliver Courses Remotely
March 13, 2020, YANKTON, SD – In response to the evolving, global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mount Marty College has made the decision to deliver classes remotely at all campus locations starting Monday, March 16, for a minimum of two weeks. All campus offices, buildings, and services will remain open. Students, faculty, and staff have been advised internally as to policies, procedures, and recommendations for continuance of operations. As announced in a statement made by the GPAC on March 13,
Mar 13Avera Sacred Heart Wellness Center, Coach Rozy and Massage Therapy Closing Due To COVID-19
YANKTON, SD (March 13, 2020) – As you know COVID-19 has entered our region and so Avera is taking measures to avoid the spread of illness due to this virus. As a precaution, we are closing the following facilities as of 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, through Friday, March 20. Avera Sacred Heart Wellness CenterCoach Rozy powered by Avera Sports boot camps and performance trainingAvera Sacred Heart Massage Therapy Next week, Avera leaders will be meeting to confirm either the reopening of these locations
Mar 11Yankton Medical Community, Emergency Responders Preparing for COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 10, 2020Contacts: Cheryl Havermann Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Director of Marketing 605-665-6933 chavermann@yanktonmedicalclinic.com Nathan Johnson Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Communications Coordinator 605-668-8329 Nathan.johnson@avera.orgYankton Medical Community, Emergency Responders Preparing for COVID-19 YANKTON, SD (March 10, 2020) As the potential for COVID-19 cases in our community increases, the Yankton medical community and Yankton County emergency
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Feb 29Annual Fishing Derby
Annual Fishing DerbySaturday, April 18, 2020 * 10:00 am to 12:00 noonAlternate date: April 25, 2020Fishing Derby EventsTouch TankGet up close and personal with turtles, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates. The touch tank is a great way to explore animals you would see locally.Fishing DerbyChildren age 12 and under will fish for Rainbow trout in the Hatchery’s ponds. Bait will be furnished. Volunteers will clean the fish and bag them with ice for the anglers to take home. Various displays of
