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South Dakota 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 legislative committee studying the sustainability of long-term care. Lawmakers were motivated in part by the closure of more than 15 nursing homes...
SDSU to offer A.S. in agricultural science at Capital City Campus
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre this fall. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the new program site this past May.
Brookings-area calendar for July 27-Aug. 2, 2024
• Brookings AA has meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • Brookings AA has meetings at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter women’s support...
SDDOT To Activate Temporary Traffic Signals During Sturgis Rally
(Sturgis, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation will activate temporary traffic signals ahead of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. From July 30th to August 12th, the signals will be in full operation at over a dozen locations along S.D. Highways 34, 79, and 44, U.S. Highway 16, and Interstate 90. Speed limits will also be reduced in some areas. Details can be found on the D-O-T’s website.
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...
Madison Crush 12U sweeps USA Softball South Dakota Rec State Tournament
The Madison Crush 12U softball team soared their way to a 6-0 sweep at the USA Softball South Dakota Girls Fastpitch Rec State Tournament July 19-21. Led by head coach Matt Mette, the team of soon-to-be seventh graders cruised to an outstanding 30-2 record across their league games and three other appearances at local tournaments, with their state title now sitting as the crown jewel of their impressive 36-2 season.
DCI rules Get-N-Go shooting justified; employee says suspect 'made no comment about money'
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has ruled the law enforcement shooting death of a man, who took hostages during an incident at a Sioux Falls gas station, was justified. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's office announced the findings Friday evening, within 30 days of the July 3 shooting. Daniel Todd Augustine,...
Sioux Falls hosts the 65th annual National Trappers Association at the Sioux Empire Fair grounds
Sioux Falls is host to the 65th annual National Trappers Association Convention. Located at the Sioux Empire Fair grounds. Dave and Karen Linkheart are a husband-and-wife team that serve as directors of national and international affairs for the National Trappers Association. Dave said the convention brings people with a passion...
Atomic Wings Opens First South Dakota Location in Sioux Falls on July 23rd
July 26, 2024 // Franchising.com // SIOUX FALLS, SD — Atomic Wings, the 25+ unit chicken wing franchise on a mission to share authentic New York style Buffalo wings, is coming in hot with its first location in the state. Officially open as of July 23rd at 1502 E 69th St., Atomic Wings of Sioux Falls is bringing sizzling hot, all-natural, hormone-free wings to the community.
City making progress on lead line survey, new water technician hired
The City of Madison has made substantial progress in their mandatory lead line survey, which is part of the Lead-Free SD initiative facilitated through the Environmental Protection Agency. The city's survey completion rate stands at approximately 70%, with the required 100% participation needing to be completed by Oct. 16, according...
Chargers win Colman baseball tournament
The annual Midwest Corn Classic baseball tournament was held on July 23 in Colman at the Field of Dreams north of town. The ground for the Field of Dreams was donated to the city of Colman by an area farmer for the purpose of building a baseball field similar to the field in the movie "Field of Dreams," which was set in Iowa.
Court Orders Dugan Sales and Service to Return Inventory to Wells Fargo
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} In a recent court ruling, Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance, LLC (Wells Fargo) has been granted an order for claim and delivery against Dugan Sales and Service (Defendant). The decision was made on July 22, 2024, by the Honorable Robert L. Spears at the Codington Courthouse, based on an affidavit supporting the claim and delivery under SDCL § 21-15-1.
Update on fatal UTV crash in Minnehaha County
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has provided an update into a fatal crash that occurred near Garretson on July 21. According to the DPS, the vehicle in question was a Polaris RZR side-by-side, which rolled after the 16-year-old driver lost control on a gravel road east of Garretson.
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.
Over 200 bottles of alcohol seized from bootleg operation in Mission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities seized over 200 bottles of vodka, multiple firearms and around $1,000 from a bootleg operation on Friday morning. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, a search warrant was served at a residence on the north side of Mission in partnership with the City of Mission Police Department.
Man faces kidnapping charges after search for two children in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls man is facing kidnapping charges after police responded to a family dispute and searched for two young children early Friday morning. Raymond Leon Allen is facing charges for two counts of Kidnapping in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the Second...
Great Plains Zoo to offer three days of $5 admission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo has announced that in celebration of Community Appreciation Days, it will offer admission for only $5 on select days. Admission will be $5 on the following days:. Friday, August 2. Monday, September 2. Monday, October 14. The days were...
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