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Legislators to examine audit policies in Department of Social Services
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) — Legislative leaders are eager to begin work to unravel a $1.8-million embezzlement case within the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Former employee Lonna Carroll is accused of embezzling the money over a 13-year period. Brookings Senator Tim Reed is a member of the Government Operations Audit Committee. In addition to learning how it happened, he wants to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Rushmore Tsunami shy of 3rd place at state
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rushmore Tsunami placed 4th at the South Dakota State “A” Long Course Championships. Rapid City’s hometown team finished just shy of the podium - 18 points back from Aberdeen who took 3rd. The Sioux Falls swim team ran away with the championship, while Watertown took 2nd.
Arina Haugen caps freshman season with All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title at National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Arina Haugen joined a rare South Dakota company on July 20. The Sturgis High School sophomore-to-be claimed the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl title at the National High School Finals Rodeo. She’s just the third South Dakotan to earn the honor, joining Buffalo’s Kayla Nelson (1999) and Faith’s Dusti Varland (2004).
‘So many people that care’: 437 Project approaching
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Abbey Bruner of Sioux Falls volunteered on The 437 Project in 2023, and she’s excited to do it again in 2024. “Oh, definitely, yes,” Bruner said. “Meet new people and see some old friendly faces.”. The 437 Project is an effort...
Winter wheat harvest underway in South Dakota
XtremeAg farmer Lee Lubbers reports higher than expected wheat yields, while heat arrives in Iowa and Alabama. Lee Lubbers is a fourth-generation farmer in Gregory, South Dakota. Lubbers Farms includes more than 17,000 acres of dryland soybeans, corn, and wheat. Lubbers says he is always trying to learn and challenge himself.
South Dakota to Honor Three Brothers Killed in World War II During Bridge Dedication Ceremony
{KXLG – Bristol, SD} The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDVA) will hold a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony on Monday, August 5th, 2024, to honor the service and sacrifice of three brothers, U.S. Navy Radioman Second Class Ordien F. Herr, Naval Air Force Lieutenant LeRoy M. Herr, and U.S. Navy Radioman Second Class Eugene L. Herr.
South Dakota's Ashlyn Koupal rises as a girls' basketball national prospect, headed to USA Basketball championships
South Dakota’s own Ashlyn Koupal has become one of the most tantalizing girls’ basketball prospects in the country. The 6-foot-3 Wagner forward holds scholarship offers from some of the most successful programs in the country including the University of Colorado, Iowa State, and many more Power Five programs. She was also recently ranked No. 20 on ESPN’s 2026 recruiting rankings.
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Youths make a splash at South Dakota State Swim meet in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Kid from elementary to high school age made a splash out west this past weekend in Rapid City during the 2024 South Dakota State Swim Meet. The Sioux Falls Swim Team would end up capturing the team title with the Watertown Dolphins finishing...
Sioux Falls native ready for the Olympics
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls dad is packing his bags for Paris. Mike Kloth will be flying out on Friday to watch his daughter Taryn, who will be competing in beach volleyball during the Olympics this weekend. Taryn Kloth, a Sioux Falls O’Gorman graduate, and Kristen Nuss have been playing sand volleyball […]
At milestone anniversary, Showplace Cabinetry plans significant expansion
This paid piece is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation/Forward Sioux Falls. As Showplace Cabinetry marks its 25th anniversary in the Sioux Falls area, the manufacturer is beginning a major expansion. An estimated $25 million investment will expand the company’s frameless production facility in Harrisburg from 76,800 square feet...
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