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King celebrates 10 years with South Dakota Department of Transportation
Jesse King, lifelong resident of Faith, South Dakota, recently received recognition for 10 years of service working for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The beginning of this 10 year adventure started with a summer seasonal help job with the SDDOT site at Faith, which transitioned to full time Highway Maintenance Worker that fall in 2014.
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society over capacity, offers adoption discounts
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - While business is booming at local fireworks stands, there’s another place in Sioux Falls that’s packed. As you enjoy the holiday weekend and maybe have a little more time off, this could be the perfect time to adopt a new cat from the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
Former inmates continue work at Metal Craft Industries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Purpose. That’s what former inmates said they received while working for Metal Craft Industries inside the State Penitentiary. While MCI closed at the state pen, two men who worked there are still employed by the company, now on the other side of the prison walls.
Crops Look Good But Need Hot Days
After a dryer winter, the rains came on pretty steadily this spring. Area farmers pushed through and most got their crop planted throughout Journal Country. As the Fourth of July dawns, most producers are in a solid place though hoping for some warmer weather. According to the South Dakota Crop...
Terex holds training event at Lake Area Tech
Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown in June for 56 participants from across the U.S. and Canada. The service school provides a hands-on experience that helps equipment technicians understand more on inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and operating equipment. This year, the...
You have to see this charming two-story cabin for sale in Lead
LEAD, S.D. - Discover this charming two-story cabin in the secluded Bellefish 1 subdivision on 3.09 acres! Embrace the wrap-around patio and expansive windows offering stunning views of the surrounding trees and hills. The main level features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and convenient laundry facilities. Upstairs, find two more bedrooms,...
Mayor: Most Canton homes experienced some degree of flooding
Communities across southeast South Dakota continue flood recovery efforts. That includes Canton, where the mayor estimated three-quarters of homes had some degree of flooding. Canton didn’t see scenes of homes or streets collapsing like other communities, but that doesn’t mean there was no damage. Rivers are still above...
The Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase at the Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Field of 68, a college basketball media network bringing basketball fans premier sports content, is partnering with Sanford Sports and the Sanford Pentagon to launch a new, innovative event on the opening day of the college basketball season. On Nov. 4, the Sanford Pentagon...
Lil’ Govs Fun Run Begins Next Tuesday
Starting this coming Tuesday, July 9, Pierre Cross Country coach Jim Keyes and the cross country team will be host the Lil’ Govs Summer Cross Country Fun Run. It will happen over the next four weeks, every Tuesday in July starting at 5:30 which will be down at the Griffin Park Tennis courts. The athletes will run on the bike path along the river and then turn and run back through the middle of the park. There will signage for kids to run a half mile, mile or two miles with the kids deciding how far they want to run. The goal of the runs is to grow the sport of cross country and have fun while doing it. It is for kids aged kindergarten through fifth grade.
Walks and errors haunt Madison Post 25 in loss to Mt. Vernon
In Legion baseball, Madison Post 25 allowed just 3 hits, but they walked 7 and committed 3 errors, in an 11-6 loss to Mt. Vernon-Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney on Tuesday night. Mt. Vernon scored 7 runs in the 3rd inning. The big hit was a 2 RBI single from Daniel Laufamn. They also scored runs in the inning on a walk, a wild pitch, a hit batter, and an error.
Broncos, Mudcats, PBR and The Gang all winners on Tuesday night
– The Dell Rapids Mudcats are still undefeated, after an 8-3 win on the road in Salem Tuesday. Mark Abrahamson hit a solo home run in the 3rd, and a 2 run homer in the 5th to power the Mudcats offense. Dells also took advantage of 8 walks from Salem pitchers. Carter Gullickson and Josh Roemen each had 2 hits for Dell Rapids. Kris Regas picked up the win. He allowed just 1 unearned run over 7 innings, and struck out 17 Cubs batters.
Alvord ranch changes lives with horses
ALVORD—Jason and Corilee Boer have been changing children’s lives for 15 years through their ministry at Destiny Youth Ranch in Alvord. Destiny Youth Ranch is a nonprofit organization that offers multiple camps to children ages 7-17 to learn about the Gospel through horses. The Boers acquired their first...
Farmer’s fight against wetland designation gets boost from U.S. Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling
A Fulton-area farmer will have a chance to argue that a federally designated wetland on his property is actually regular farm ground thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The case will be one of the first in the nation to be re-examined as a result of Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo. The ruling […] The post Farmer’s fight against wetland designation gets boost from U.S. Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
US Census Bureau Reports Growth in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Sioux Falls bedroom community of Harrisburg transformed over the past couple of decades into the fastest-growing South Dakota city of more than 5,000 people, according to the most recent US Census Bureau and Population Division report. Growing cities and towns: Harrisburg’s population ballooned by 37.8%,...
State University Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss Mankato, Schumacher...
Vining Has a Monster Day, Smittys Split with SF Post 15 West
ABERDEEN, SD- Casey Vining hit a three-run homer, and picked up a win on the hill as the Aberdeen Smittys push past Post 15 West 16-3 in game one of the double dip. Vining hit a towering home run over the left field wall in the first inning to set the tone. He finished 1-for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored in game one.
Juvenile found safe after mother leads searchers astray for four days
WALLACE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities say a mother from Wallace led the law enforcement officers and volunteers searching for her son astray for four days by providing false information. According to the Codington County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Christine Richardson was arrested for False Reporting, Obstructing Law Enforcement and...
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