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No more phones in Gettysburg School District
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Gettysburg School District is implementing a new phone policy where students will put their phones, smartwatches and Bluetooth headphones in magnetic, locked pouches for the day. The school district posted the policy on their social media Sunday, saying the “device-free learning environment” will...
Exciting Milestone: Blaze Pizza celebrates 10 years in Rapid City
"Blaze Pizza is celebrating their 10 years in the community in a big way with some awesome deals and helping out a nonprofit organization, Folds of Honor! You can customize your pizza at Blaze and it’s fast-fired! They have two locations in Rapid City and are a great community supporter of other organizations, locally."
Discover the wonders of the Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Show
"The Westen Dakota Gem and Mineral Society is a nonprofit club that exists to promote the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. They have a big show every year that helps to give to a scholarship. Check out the info for the show coming up - it looks to be a great time!"
Approval Granted for On-Site Beer Sales at Prairie Lake Ice Arena
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, seeks approval for a bar or tavern within the arena’s existing concession stand.
NSU Student Seth Martens Awarded Schaefer Scholarship
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Seth Martens, a physical education major in the teacher education program, has been awarded the Schaefer Scholarship for the 2024 academic year. This $1,000 scholarship, named in honor of the late educator Gloria Schaefer, is awarded annually to one junior or senior attending a South Dakota college.
Cornbelt teams wrapped up the regular season this weekend.
Cornbelt league baseball teams wrapped up their regular season games over the weekend. The Madison Broncos closed out their league schedule with a 17-2 win in 5 innings over the Flandreau Blue Teal on Saturday. Aspen Dahl drove in 5 runs. Peyton Wolf, Dawson Bakker, Mitch McNary, and Jared Kennington each had 2 RBI.
City Of Pierre Marks End Of Griffin Park Tennis Court Rehab
The City of Pierre has formally closed out a project to resurface the tennis courts in Griffin Park. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says a grant from the United States Tennis Association help make the project possible…. Tipton says the courts have seen a lot of play since the...
Preparing for emerald ash borer
In early July, the emerald ash borer was confirmed in Brookings County. Officials at South Dakota State University, however, have been preparing for its arrival for around a decade. Emerald ash borer is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash. It was first detected in...
Coyotes Picked to Finish Third in MVFC Preseason Poll
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The University of South Dakota football team was picked to finish third in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC), the league office announced today. The Coyotes also saw 12 selections to the MVFC Preseason All-Conference teams, highlighted by six of First Team selections. Wide receiver...
District 1B tourney starts July 27 in Milbank, Firechiefs are No. 1 seed
The District 1B amateur baseball tournament starts July 27 in Milbank. The seven-team tournament continues until Aug. 2 and four teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 in Mitchell. Milbank is the No. 1 seed and will play the Elkton vs. Clark...
A quick rundown of the Rally at Exit 55
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Take Exit 55 off I-90 in Rapid City and you’ll find the largest Harley-Davidson superstore in the Midwest, which hosts its own motorcycle event each year at the same time as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Black Hills Harley Davidson moved to its current location...
Good News: Local Author Heide Kuhlman Shares Powerful Message of Hope for Those with Mental Health Conditions
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.”
Yankton knocks off the Renner Sultans in Legion action
RENNER, S.D. (KELO) — Yankton defeated the Renner Sultans 10-4 in Legion action Sunday evening. Post 12’s offense exploded early in the contest with four runs in each of the second and third innings to take an 8-0 lead. This matchup closed out a full day of games as both teams played Pierre earlier in […]
Suspect identified following standoff near Pinedale Elementary
RAPID CITY, S.D. - An armed suspect has been apprehended by police following a seven-hour standoff near Pinedale Heights. At about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, law enforcement received reports of gunshots in the area of 5200 Pinedale Circle. The person responsible for the gunshots barricaded himself inside a nearby residence.
Eights Finish Season with Sunday Sweep
JJ Bucholz and Cooper Terwilliger each went complete games on Sunday to help Pierre beat Renner Sultans 3-2 and Yankton Post 12 7-2 to finish the regular season on a high note, sweeping the day. The first two batters in the bottom of the first reached with a walk and...
LI Motorcyclists Readying Trip to Huge Rally in South Dakota
Local motorcycle enthusiasts from around Long Island were loading up their rides Sunday and preparing to head for a huge motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The 84th annual rally attracts riders from around the world. The rally features rides, bike shows, and concerts. It will Read More ...
S.D. team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
South Dakota’s team tied for second place for the sweepstakes award at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
Ryan Bickett Unstoppable With ASCS Northern Plains AT Black Hills Speedway
Landing his third career ASCS Regional victory and first with the ASCS Northern Plains Region, South Dakota’s Ryan Bickett led all but the first lap en route to Saturday’s win at Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, S.D. Getting the point from fifth on the second trip at...
Algona Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly 1.8 Million Dollars
Algona, IA (KICD) — An Algona woman has been charged with stealing nearly 1.8 million dollars from the state of South Dakota. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 68-year-old Lonna Carroll was arrested in Kossuth County last week. Court records show Jackley was an employee at the South Dakota Department...
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