Category Archives: News Pierre

11 active COVID-19 cases in Pierre School District students and staff
Yesterday's (Nov. 9) COVID-19 case update from the Pierre School District shows six active cases among students and five active cases in staff in the district. The Pierre School District updates its C...
DRG Media Group News Nov 10, 2020 Screenshot image credit Pierre School District Nov. 9, 2020.

Stanley County, St. Joseph Kindergarten classes receive Strider bikes
Kindergarten classes at Stanley County Elementary School in Fort Pierre and St. Joseph School in Pierre were surprised yesterday (Mon.) by a donation of around 20 Strider bikes. Strider creator Ryan M...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2020
Fort Pierre City Office closed to public until Nov. 16, 2020
The Fort Pierre City Office is closed to the public until Nov. 16 because of possible close contact exposure to COVID-19. Staff is available by phone-605-223-7690-- to answer questions.
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2020

Jones County Clerk of Courts Office closed this week due to COVID-19
The Jones County Clerk of Courts Office is closed until one week from today (Nov. 16) because of COVID-19 exposures. Jones County Court is expected to be held as usual Nov. 16. Anyone who needs assist...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2020 Map image credit geology.com website.

COVID-19 mass testing events scheduled this week in Pierre, Oacoma, Mobridge, other SD communities
Free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing is being offered Pierre, Mobridge and Oacoma this week-- but people MUST pre-register. Testing will be done: in Pierre at the National Guard Armory (3440 E. Hwy. 34) ...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2020

Pierre School Board to discuss GMMS gym flooring, Riggs heating and cooling system, other items at tonight's meeting
The Pierre School Board meets at 5:30pm today (Mon.) in the Administration Building board room. Items on their agenda include: Title I Part A Comparability Policy (First Reading) GMMS Gym Flooring, au...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2020

Pierre senior named to SD All-State Chorus and Orchestra
Pierre T.F. Riggs High School senior Emily Mertes has been assigned a seat in the 1st Violin section of the 68th annual South Dakota All-State Chorus & Orchestra. Because of COVID-19, this year ap...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2020

COVID-19 mass testing events scheduled for Pierre, Oacoma, Mobridge, 7 other South Dakota communities
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is being offered in ten South Dakota communities-- including Pierre, Mobridge and Oacoma-- over the next two weeks. These events are open to the public and testing will com...
DRG Media Group News Nov 06, 2020

Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre activates Surge Plan because of increasing COVID-19 cases in central SD
Avera St. Mary's Hospital and the Avera Pierre Clinic are implementing surge measures because of an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients needing treatment. President and Chief Medical Officer D...
DRG Media Group News Nov 06, 2020
Pierre City Commission approves fee increases for some solid waste and utility services
Pierre residents will see a few fee increases next year in services provided by the city. City finance officer Twila Hight says they try to update the fee schedule every year. Find a list of fees char...
DRG Media Group News Nov 05, 2020





