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SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim […] The post SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Meeting to be held ahead of Pettigrew Heights rezoning attempt
Scheels goes “Shopping for Teachers”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Students and teachers alike are enjoying their summer vacation, but the new school year is just around the corner. Scheels in Sioux Falls is a popular destination for back to school shoppers. But the company is looking to do some shopping of its own.
Importance of health check-ups before school returns
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As most schools are scheduled to hit the books within the next month, educational and medical professionals are encouraging parents and guardians to get their kid’s annual checkups and physicals scheduled now. According to South Dakota State Law, children and teens must...
SFSD announces new cashless ticket purchasing system
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls School District has announced a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities and athletic and fine arts events. The transition will make the process of buying tickets more convenient, safe and efficient. Casey Meile, the district’s athletic coordinator, says...
Summit League: Date change favors fans, athletes
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Major changes are coming to the Summit League Basketball Tournament. Last week, the league announced the 2025 and 2026 basketball championships will be held on Wednesday-Sunday schedule instead of the previous Friday-Tuesday schedule. For 2025, the dates are March 5-9 and in 2026, the dates are March 4-8.
USD Athletics announces ‘largest private family gift’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A large amount of money has been gifted to the University of South Dakota athletic department. In a news release Tuesday, USD announced former standout quarterback Scott Jones and his wife, Lisa, both USD alumni, gifted an unknown amount of money to Coyote Athletics. The news release says the gift […]
Habitat for Humanity receives grant; Heat will stay through the week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, July 24. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A Sioux Falls woman on active parole is in the Minnehaha County Jail Wednesday charged with first-degree robbery. The initial court appearance...
Sisseton Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and Theft from Tribal Organization
{KXLG – Sisseton, SD} U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Amanda Joy Quinn, age 42, of Sisseton, SD, appeared before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on June 24, 2024, and pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging her with Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization. The...
Sonepar to Acquire Echo Electric Supply
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sonepar announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Echo Electric Supply Company. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
Non-profit drink and snack shop Buddies & Co. opens in Brandon
BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A brand new smoothie shop in Brandon officially opened its doors on Wednesday. Located just a few blocks south of Brandon Valley High School, Buddies & Co. is the idea of a group of passionate moms and educators. The shop is a place where...
BUCKET LIST: Cedar Rapids firefighter selected as 1st Iowan to compete in the Mongol Derby
Every year, hundreds of people apply to take part in a historical horse race in Mongolia called the Mongol Derby, and for the first time ever an Iowan is making the cut. The 1,000 kilometer race is based off the same messaging system used by Genghis Khan around the 1200s.
How does Robert Bennis Elementary rank according to the South Dakota state report card?
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota maintains a state Report Card system that grades each public school on a variety of metrics. We are sharing the results of the report card for every school to see how each school measures up. It is worth noting that these statistics only...
Meeting to be held ahead of Pettigrew Heights rezoning attempt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The block of 11th St. west of downtown Sioux Falls that had been home to a series of businesses is soon to be home to an entirely new facility, though that future hinges on the rezoning of the area. Lloyd Companies, the developer on...
KELOLAND Living Book Club: “This Tender Land”
If you’re familiar with US history then you’ve likely heard the adage “Kill the Indian, Keep the Man.” It’s a phrase that was commonly used when government officials were forcibly separating Native children from their families and forcing tribes to assimilate into Western Culture. While the atrocities committed during this time are well documented, it’s a place fiction doesn’t often dare to go. While the boarding schools may not be the focus of “This Tender Land.” It does provide a bit of a backdrop for the story.
New era in college football recruiting a golden one for South Dakota preps
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Division One football signings in South Dakota used to be a rare sight. “When Nash Hutmacher was coming through Chamberlain coaches were asking me not to invite him to the (high school) combine because they didn’t want other schools to find out about him.” Sanford Football Academy Director Kurtiss Riggs says.
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