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Storms bring welcome moisture

May 20, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Winds gusting to 64 mph cause some damage in Mitchell and area.
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High water: Storm drops 2.11 inches, more to come

May 20, 2013 in The Jamestown Sun

A rainstorm dumped 2.11 inches of water on Jamestown between Saturday and Sunday morning, prompting overland flooding that caused street closures and swept two semi trucks off Interstate 94. Continue Reading

Local issues find way into Senate

May 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Sen. Weber talks ice storm cleanup, biotech center, gay marriageWORTHINGTON Sen. Bill Weber will help push for state aid to cities affected by the April ice storm. Continue Reading

FEMA disaster reimbursement meeting is Tuesday

May 7, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON An applicant briefing for cities, townships, watershed districts, hospitals, power companies and qualifying nonprofit organizations will take place Tuesday to begin the process for requesting reimbursement funds from FEMA. Continue Reading

Nobles County waives tree removal costs for small cities

May 7, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Nobles County’s small cities aided in the wake of the April ice storm will not be charged by Nobles County for the tree debris removal services it provided. Continue Reading

Daugaard seeks disaster declaration for the state

May 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) Gov. Dennis Daugaard on Monday requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakota recover from an ice and snow storm that hit the state last month.
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Power system still needs work

May 5, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

While electricity is restored, long-term repairs could take a yearWORTHINGTON It’s been nearly a month since ice-coated power lines caused thousands of wooden poles to snap and transmission structures to tumble, yet a drive through the countryside shows the massive amount of restoration work yet to be done. Continue Reading

Minutes of hail, year of recovery

May 4, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Sunday’s anniversary finds storm effects lingering around Mitchell.
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County parks remain closed

May 1, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Nobles County Parks Superintendent Jerry Braun has announced that county parks, specifically Fury’s Island and Maka-Oicu, will remain closed until further notice. Continue Reading

City council awards another storm cleanup bid

April 30, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON The Worthington City Council awarded a debris monitor bid to True North Emergency Management during an emergency meeting Tuesday night. Continue Reading