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Tropical trip: Mines volleyball Costa Rica bound
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Mines volleyball is going to Costa Rica next Tuesday. The Hardrockers are taking their four year trip to Central America where they’ll play a handful of matches, and adventure through the city, jungle and beach. ”I am an ocean lover, so I’m...
Sturgis slows things down for rally traffic
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) –We are one week away from the official start of the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. But the streets of Sturgis are already seeing the arrival of riders as well as several temporary 4-way stops. As soon as you enter Sturgis you’ll see traffic is stop and...
Walz says being floated as a VP pick is ‘certainly an honor’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said it was an “honor” to be floated as Vice President Harris’s running mate while dodging questions about whether he has received vetting materials. “Well, I’m not speaking on anything personal on this. I think being mentioned is certainly an honor,” Walz told CNN’s Jake Tapper when asked if he had received…
Watch live: Donald Trump returns to Minnesota with JD Vance to woo voters
Former President Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are set to make a joint campaign stop in St. Cloud, Minn., a generally Democrat-leaning state that the former president is aiming to win for the GOP. The event comes as Vice President Harris has emerged as the former president’s likely opponent in the…
SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Sergeant Terry G. Rada
LAKE GEDDES, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Terry G. Rada. The ceremony will be Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 12:00 noon (CT) at the Multi-Purpose Center in Geddes (409 Michigan Avenue). The SD50...
TenHaken weighs in on a phones-free classroom
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – At least two school districts in South Dakota, Gettysburg and Edgemont, are saying no to smartphones in classrooms. Now the mayor of the state’s largest city, himself a father to teenagers, is weighing in on the topic. “I would love to see other...
Gettysburg Schools Confident About Decision To Go Device Free
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District made news last weekend with the announcement they are cracking down on student use of electronic devices during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says after months of conversation with parents and students, they felt good about moving forward with the prohibition…
Family band making waves in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For The RathCo band, music is a family matter. “These are my two siblings, Weston and Bijou, and that’s our cousin Ben. So we’ve basically been playing music our entire lives, but around 2022 we came together officially as The Rathco,” Amelie Wilcox said.
THE NEED FOR BLOOD DOESN’T TAKE A SUMMER BREAK
Local physicians call summertime trauma season. The need for blood rises and the number of blood donations seems to decline creating a scary situation for the community blood supply. All blood donors are being urged to donate as soon as possible. Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. 100%...
East-side Panda Express tries out late-night drive-thru hours
Panda Express is testing drive-thru-only hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday at its location on the east side of Sioux Falls. The 41st Street location is not offering the extended hours at this time. “I’m thinking we’re going to continue this for a couple of weeks,”...
Suncatcher Invitational trots into the Central States Fairgrounds Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Even if it ends up being as hot as it was during the week this weekend, there’s still something for you to do. The Suncatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy will be at the Central States Fairgrounds for its annual Equestrian Summer Invitational. Suncatcher Academy specializes...
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