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Embattled CEO of major South Dakota social services agency steps down
The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at the Rural Office of Community...
South Dakota Mines Prepares Students to Tackle the Nation's Critical Minerals and Workforce Shortfalls
The demand for critical minerals, the building blocks for modern technologies like clean energy and B-21 bombers, is skyrocketing. Yet, the nation's supply falls dramatically short of filling this demand. Along with a declining workforce, the mineral industry faces significant global challenges. South Dakota Mines, however, is taking the lead...
Court ruling will keep abortion question on ballot in South Dakota
A state court judge's ruling Monday keeps an abortion-rights question on the November ballot in South Dakota.Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot."They have thrown everything they could dream up to stop the people of South Dakota from voting on this matter," Adam Weiland, co-founder of Dakotans for Health, said in a statement after the ruling. "This is another failed effort by a small group opposed to giving women the...
Skyforce Head Coach Kasib Powell gets promotion from Miami Heat
MIAMI, FL (Dakota News Now) -The Miami HEAT announced today that Player Development Coach, Dan Bisaccio, will join their G League affiliate as head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Additionally, former Skyforce head coach, Kasib Powell, will join Miami’s staff as Player Development Coach. Bisaccio, who is currently...
Bogucki, Bosma, Hanisch win at Huset’s on Sunday
BRANDON, S.D. (INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS) — Scott Bogucki, Brandon Bosma and Craig Hanisch each earned their first feature triumph of the season at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday during the Huset’s Hall of Fame Night. Bogucki swept the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars program as he set quick time during qualifying, won a heat race […]
Entertainment Roundup: Bobby Bones Rates ‘The Mysterious Disappearance Of Sherri Papini’
One of my favorite segments on The Bobby Bones Show is when they let listeners know what they are watching! Check this out. And you can listen to The Bobby Bones Show weekday mornings from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Sioux Falls 99-1 and 100.5, Kickin' Country!. The Bobby...
SF City council: Delbridge to new convention center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — From the future of the Delbridge Museum, to the Riverline District to a new city pool, the Sioux Falls City Council has a lot on its plate. While there are plenty of potential projects across the city, one of the hottest topics is the Delbridge collection. Council members say funding is the biggest obstacle to keeping the collection in Sioux Falls.
Facing flood damage with hope, positive thoughts, even gratitude
This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. Midwestern business owners, from Main Street stores to machine shops in the country, continue to face recovery from flooding. Catastrophes often bring high stress, short tempers and a sense of hopelessness. How do you overcome such overwhelming obstacles? Where do you even start?
Noem says budget surplus will be used for prison construction
(The Center Square) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Monday she plans to us an $80.7 million budget surplus to offset prison construction costs. The $80 million surplus includes $24.3 million, which was above the forecast for fiscal year 2024 and $56.4 million saved by reductions in state government spending, according to Noem. “South Dakota makes common sense decisions based on small government, low taxes, and spending within our...
Hot Summer Nights Corvettes To Cruise Sioux Falls, Black Hills Corvette Classic
Pull off the cover, shine the chrome, and slide into your ride for the annual Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls this week at WH Lyons Fairgrounds. Or, if you just like cars and drive your mom's Buick, pack the family up for a fun night out. As the longest-running...
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