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Cutest pet of the week: Riley Nelson
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Riley Nelson, a 1-year-old Miniature Dachshund. His fun fact is he loves to run in the yard and play. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include the name of your pet, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact.
Northern State Wrestling Announces 2024-25 Additions
Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University wrestling coach Rocky Burkett shared the 2024-25 roster additions today, heading into the start of the academic year. 11 student-athletes will join the Wolves in the coming days. Full information on each of the new additions is outlined below. Grady Fey – 285,...
First responders granted free admission to Central States Fair Wednesday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Wednesday was ‘First Responders Appreciation Night’ at the Central States Fair, following Monday’s Military Appreciation and Tuesday’s Agriculture Appreciation events. First responders who came to the fair and showed their IDs were granted free admission to the fair and Range Days Rodeo.
Madison Looks to Diversify the Running Game in 2024
As the Madison Bulldog football team prepares for the 2024 season one key area they will be looking to build on is their running game. The Bulldogs averaged just 87 yards per game on the ground last year. That was significantly less than the year before, when they averaged over 136 yards per game.
Mobile Apps Innovate Concussion Detection for HS Football Team
The Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School football team was the first to test out a new concussion detection technology with athletic trainer, Scott Roggenbuck. Roosevelt HS is one of many schools partnered with Sanford Health. This partnership equips them with an app for mobile phones so athletic trainers can create baseline tests with athletes. Later, they’ll use the baseline test if a student-athlete is thought to have a head injury. The comparison between the baseline test and any further tests can tell Roggenbuck if a student is suffering from a concussion or when they are ready to return to gameplay.
South Dakota Golf Course Praised by Barstool Sports Host
We here in the Mount Rushmore State know that we have quality golf courses. Nationally, we might fly a bit under the radar, but that might soon be coming to an end, at least for one notable course. Sutton Bay Golf Course in Agar, South Dakota was recently the topic...
Hot today with isolated thunderstorms possible.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Some moisture along with afternoon heating and a weak upper level disturbance will cause isolated thunderstorms to pop up late this afternoon and evening. Very few of us will see rain, and unfortunately, there could be more lightning and wind than rain with those storms, aggravating the fire danger around KOTA Territory.
Good News: Watertown man named president of S.D. Wildlife Federation
Brad Johnson of Watertown was elected president of the board of directors for the South Dakota Wildlife Federation during the group’s meeting last weekend. Johnson replaces outgoing President Zachery Hunke, also of Watertown. Hunke will retain a spot on the board as immediate past-president. Johnson has been a vice-president...
Sioux Falls.Business: Casa Del Rey to reopen under new ownership
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A popular Mexican restaurant in Sioux Falls will live to see another day after closing its doors in July. According to Sioux Falls.Business, Casa Del Rey will soon have new owners. The restaurant on West Russel Street closed down after being open for...
Sorry Runners…Officials Cancel Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday
Some South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota runners have been training to compete in the 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon. But unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Officials with the Sioux Falls Marathon have decided to cancel the upcoming Marathon scheduled for Sunday, August 25th due to excessive heat. The Sioux Falls...
Notebook: Not many loans for housing infrastructure
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Nearly all of the money that the South Dakota Legislature committed to housing infrastructure grants at the governor’s suggestion has been spoken for. But local governments have shown little interest so far in borrowing from the housing infrastructure pool. Chas Olson is executive director...
KORN Finalizes Mitchell Kernels Football and Volleyball Radio Schedule, Expanded One Hour Pregame Show
KORN News Radio FM 101.3/AM 1490 and KORNRadio.com will once again broadcast every Mitchell Kernel football game for the upcoming 2024 season, as well as select volleyball matches throughout the season. KORN Sports Director Travis Kriens will be joined by Marcus Traxler and Landon Dierks of the Mitchell Republic every...
Back-to-school, State Fair, Madison water system
SIOUX FALLS SD (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. While today is the first day of school in the Sioux Falls School District, students in Baltic kicked off the school year this week in a brand new high school.
Wyoming students of CSC alum win national award
CHADRON – Two Wyoming high school students advised by Chadron State College alum Devin Shimic Wells placed second in a national contest with a presentation about their food pantry in the Gillette, Wyoming, area. Thunder Basin High School students Paizley Tyrrell and Makiah Johnson qualified for nationals in Seattle with their presentation in Cheyenne at the Wyoming State competition of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Central States Longhorn Show Sees Continued Growth
The Central States Fair & Rodeo in Rapid City, South Dakota, featured longhorn events August 16-18 including youth-centered events, a regional longhorn measuring event, a sale, and concluded with a world longhorn qualifying show. The longhorn events held at the Central States Fair & Rodeo were started by longtime longhorn...
Voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota to decide on marijuana legalization initiatives in November
Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota to decide on marijuana legalization initiatives in November. Battleground incumbents fend off challengers with sizable margins of victory. Ballotpedia Staff Writer Nicole...
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