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Brookings approves $580,000 child care allocation
The Brookings City Council has approved funding to expand child care services in the community. In total, more than a half million additional funds were added to the school district. The $580,000 was initially allocated to the Brookings Economic Development Corporation and will fund new projects at the school district...
2024 South Dakota State Football Game-by-Game & Win Total Predictions
South Dakota State’s football schedule this year has eight MVFC games, two FCS non-conference matchups, one non-D1 opponent, and one FBS opponent. Here are game-by-game predictions for SDSU, who is No. 1 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. at Oklahoma State. SDSU’s 29-game winning streak is immediately...
Two vehicle crash reported in Hayti
HAYTI, S.D.(Press Release)-A two-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on the eastern edge of Hayti near 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. A construction pick-up truck turning left from a South Dakota Department of Transportation driveway onto SD Highway 21 collided with a westbound car. The impact spun both vehicles before they came to a rest.
Great Plains Zoo unveils new lions exhibit, $25 million contribution from T. Denny Sanford
The Great Plains Zoo (GPZ) hosted its highly anticipated Zoofari event last night, which provided a first look at the new $8 million lions and meerkats exhibit and also revealed a $25 million gift from T. Denny Sanford to the zoo. Zoofari is an exclusive 21+ fundraising event, offering attendees a night filled with global cuisine, animal meet-and-greets, adult beverages and unique zoo experiences, all while supporting the zoo’s various initiatives. Tickets were sold for $100 each,...
Madison and Kingbrook Rural Water recice funds from DANR
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources announced Thursday the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved over 64-Million Dollars in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota. The funds consist of grants and low-interest loans, including $16-Million in...
Contractor aims to improve roofing for free
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Home projects can be abundant and often overwhelming, but staff at Ironclad Construction want to take one of those projects off your hands. Through their inaugural “Roof Over Your Head” giveaway, crews will provide one deserving family to receive a free roof installation....
Amidst suicide deaths, Lost&Found shares in RC area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The timing was right, even if it was a coincidence. Lost&Found, a non-profit based in Sioux Falls, had scheduled public events in the Rapid City area for this week as a way to highlight its services in that area. But the organization planned its events, it was aware the Rapid City area would record nine suicide deaths in 14 days said Erik Mukey, the chief executive officer of the organization.
Governor And Corps Say Area Rivers Have Crested Following Heavy Flooding
Gov. Kristi Noem and officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) agreed Tuesday that the worst of the flooding around the Yankton area has subsided, but other areas in the region are in for long days ahead. Noem held a press conference in Yankton Tuesday afternoon to give...
Brandon Valley School District shares plans for CTE grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota State Department of Education awarded $6.4 million in CTE grants to school districts around the state and one district shared plans on how they intend to put their funds to use. Brandon Valley is one of 36 school districts in...
More rain Thursday and Friday for eastern KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Periods of rain fell in eastern KELOLAND Thursday, with a chance for more robust rain early next week. Rain fell through the morning hours from central to eastern KELOLAND. While more rain will fall Thursday night and Friday, we’re watching Monday for a chance at more widespread heavy rain.
Data Shows State, SFSD Didn’t Meet Special Ed Grad Targets
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The state and Sioux Falls School District’s graduation rates for special education students are not meeting preset targets. Data released by the South Dakota Department of Education from the 2022-23 school year shows the state’s graduation rate was about three-and-three-quarters-percent lower than the goal of 68-point-45 percent. The Sioux Falls School District’s graduation rate was much lower at 56-point-14 percent. DOE spokeswoman Linda Turner told the Argus Leader that graduation and dropout rates were significantly impacted by the pandemic.
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