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Ricky Thornton, Jr. takes Huset Speedway’s Tri-State Late Model win!
Thornton Jr. and Shryock Top Bargain Barn Tire Center Night at Huset’s Speedway to Open 14 th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass. Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (July 17, 2024) – Ricky Thornton Jr. and Kelly Shryock were victorious at Huset’s Speedway on Wednesday during Bargain Barn Tire Center Night, which kicked off the 14 th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass.
High-altitude balloons from Sioux Falls company spotted across Siouxland
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Large, white orbs in the sky have been spotted by many Siouxlanders and reported to KTIV. These objects are actually high-altitude balloons from Aerostar, a company based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. Aerostar confirmed that these balloon...
Augie Hockey was ready to become full-time members of CCHA sooner than expected
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -As we told you last night, the Augustana Hockey team got great news yesterday. They are full members of the CCHA a year early. Athletic Director Josh Morton joined me on Calling All Sports today to talk about how this went down. And he also shared his thoughts with Dakota News Now Sports on why this is such a big deal for Garrett Raboin’s team in season number two.
July 17th Plays of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -You’ve got to get up sometimes to make the play, and West Lyon’s Braylyn Childress does just that to get the out. A long putt doesn’t scare Julean Michels, as he lines up and sends this ball on a road trip to the hole.
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A resident of the Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village celebrated reaching 100 years old this month, but reaching the century mark is just a small part of his amazing story. Arnie Hinseth grew up on a farm west of Irene before getting...
Augustana Volleyball Honored with AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky – The Augustana volleyball team has earned the 2023-24 American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award, the AVCA and INTENT announced Wednesday. This is the eighth year in a row that Augustana has earned this award. The Vikings finished the 2023-24 school year with a cumulative team GPA of 3.86.
City council working towards adding pool to southern Sioux Falls
A pool in southern Sioux Falls is trending towards finally becoming reality. The city council has been discussing a pool on that side of the town since its 2012 plan. David Barranco is the Southeast District city councilor. He said the pool’s location is coming sooner rather than later.
Tips to prevent cyber scams during online shopping season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Amazon is wrapping up its two-day Prime Day event with deals of all kinds. While some deals may seem too good to be true, some actually are. With the rise of online shopping, cyber scams have also increased. “Online shopping scams are one...
Tracking the amount of daylight and temperature
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After some heat and humidity earlier in the week, we’ve cooled below average with highs in the 70s in eastern KELOLAND. Not too far in the future, you should expect a cooling trend as reflected by the climate average highs. We are about...
Sanford Health named top nonprofit for veterans
This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Sanford Health continues to be recognized nationally for its commitment to veterans and their families. Military Friendly Brands has ranked Sanford Health No. 1 in the category of government and nonprofit employers on its annual list of organizations that set the standard for providing the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses.
Stevens of Women’s Golf Named CSC Third Team Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas, – Molly Stevens of Augustana women's golf was named CSC Third Team Academic All-American, College Sports Communicators announced earlier this week. Stevens, who recently concluded her golf career with the Vikings, was placed on the third team for the first time in her career. The Northfield, Minnesota,...
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
Olson, Sonnenschein Finish Two-Three at Rapid City Two Day Event
Pierre Governors Luke Olson and Sawyer Sonnenschein would both finish in the top three on Tuesday after a two day event in Rapid City as Olson finished second and Sonnenschein third. The event was played at Red Rock on Monday and Meadowbrook Golf Course on Tuesday. Olson was four shots...
City of Faith to scrap code enforcement crackdown
Applause rang out among residents at the city council meeting in Faith on Tuesday when the council voted to begin the process of rescinding a new code enforcement policy that has drawn the ire of some locals. After weeks of negative feedback over a recent property code enforcement crackdown, the...
GLACIAL LAKES ENERGY DONATES $50,000 TOWARDS BAIRD SLEDDING HILL PROJECT
This year’s Leadership Aberdeen class has been raising funds for the past several months to purchase a snow maker machine and snow groomer to make Baird Hill a safer, more usable sledding hill for families to use throughout the winter months. Last week the class took a big step forward in fundraising for this project to happen this winter season with a $50,000 donation from Glacial Lakes Energy.
Century Club’s current oldest living South Dakotan has Gettysburg connections
Hazel Baumberger has been honored as the 2024 South Dakota Centenarian of the Year by the South Dakota Health Care Association’s Century Club, along with KELOLAND Media Group. Born in January of 1916, Baumberger is 108 years old, and is the current oldest member of the Century Club. Baumberger...
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