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XC: South Dakota Opens Cross Country Season With Home Meet
VERMILLION, S.D. — The cross country teams opened their season on home grounds with the Coyote Classic, featuring the SDSU Jackrabbits and the Mount Marty Lancers. Returner, Madison Brouwer (So.), lead the women's pack through the course with the help of Alexis Pagel (So.). Brouwer had an impressive night as she held her position throughout the race, placing first with a time of 18:14. Pagel came in as a close second with a time of 18:29.
Ripples of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally | South Dakota Focus (Full Episode)
Tourism is South Dakota's second largest industry. The largest tourist event is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors in early August. This episode examines the wide-ranging impact of the annual rally.
Stanley County Travels to Bennett County for Triangular
The road contests continue for the Stanley County Lady Buffalo volleyball team. This time, the Lady Buffs will be at Bennett County on Saturday for a triangular along with Wall. Almost everybody in the state got underway on Tuesday, but both Bennett County and Wall did not play with Saturday’s...
Foreigner’s bassist shares apology to child in wheelchair
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Foreigner’s bassist Jeff Pilson has posted an apology on Facebook to a singer that was denied stage access due to her wheelchair at the band’s Wednesday night concert in Sioux Falls. In a social media post, Pilson said “we’re deeply disappointed in...
Sioux Falls 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' chislic eatery closes its doors
Urban Chislic, Sioux Falls’ only eatery to exclusively serve chislic, a South Dakota staple, as its main course, is closing its doors Friday. The owners announced the closure Tuesday on their Facebook page. ...
Sioux Falls Lutheran’s first home football game brings excitement
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Lutheran School’s football team continued its inaugural season on Friday night with their game against the Avon Pirates. The first home game generated plenty of buzz around the school in the lead-up to the game. It’s been a very special...
Colleges in the Black Hills launch Indigenous health challenges curriculum
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A new college program is bringing health issues in Indigenous communities to the forefront. The Black Hills State University and Indian University of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial launched an undergraduate certificate program in Wichozani Health and Wellness. The semester-long program will take place...
NDN Collective files for additional documents allegedly omitted from original request
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - NDN Collective and Retsel Corporation are in the midst of a civil court case headed to trial Sept. 9, and NDN filed for additional documents to be produced that were omitted from their original request for documents. The case alleges that Retsel Corporation was operating...
Award-winning Native star quilt maker opens storefront
A grand opening celebration is planned for later this year for the new South Dakota shop. When Bonnie LeBeau returned home to Eagle Butte, South Dakota from serving in the Navy she initially took a job as a bus driver. One day between drives, LeBeau decided to stop in and visit with her grandmother Marcella LeBeau. Walking into her grandmother’s house, LeBeau was surrounded by star quilts, between 10 and 12 of them, all in different stages. Quilts were strung out across the dining room, on the couch, on chairs and on tables.
New collaboration could help reduce chronic 911 and hospital system users
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Fire Department proposed at Wednesday’s Legal and Finance Committee meeting a collaboration between Monument Health and the Mobile Medic unit. If approved this would be the biggest and most comprehensive agreement between Rapid City, the Fire Department, and Monument Health according...
Labor Day campers take over the Palisades State Park
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — While many students have gone back to school, Labor Day weekend is a great time for families to get out and enjoy nature while the weather is still warm. For many people, Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for the family to get outdoors.
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