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Trojans defeat rival Tigers in home volleyball opener
MADISON, S.D. (Dakota State) – Dakota State (S.D.) kicked off their home volleyball schedule Saturday afternoon, holding rival Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) to below .100 hitting percentage for a 3-1 match victory at DSU Fieldhouse. Set scores were 25-19, 25-20, 24-26, and 25-15. Both teams received votes (RV) to the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 preseason […]
BHSU secures $383K NIH grant for novel cancer sensor research
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Black Hills State University has secured a $383,091 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for cancer treatment research. The three-year project, led by BHSU Assistant Professor Dr. Yun Seok Choi, aims to develop a novel Nedd8 sensor that could lead to new cancer therapies. Dr....
A Fresh Start: Renee Eckes' Commutation
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Eckes’ life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. She appeared before the South Dakota Pardons and Paroles Board in July and is set to be released from the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre in late 2026 or 2027. (“Gov. Kristi Noem signs off on Watertown murderer's commutation request”)
44-year-old man dies from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash
FALL RIVER COUNTY, S.D. - A 44-year-old man passed away on Friday, August 23 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash seven miles from Edgemont on Saturday, August 3. The rider of a 2011 Yamaha STR motorcycle was traveling east on U.S. Highway 18 near mile marker 20 at noon on August 3, 2024. The motorcycle veered right and went off the road. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle into the south ditch.
RMAC Announces 2024 Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) announced the 2024 Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll on Wednesday, morning August 21, 2024, which featured Black Hills State University voted 14th by the league’s coaches with 26 points. The 2024 Yellow Jacket volleyball season gets underway in Billings, Montana, at the Yellowjacket Invitational, where they will face both Minot State and Montana State Billings on September 6.
Barnes Canyon Fire contained at 14.7 acres
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (KELO) — The Barnes Canyon Fire in Custer State Park is contained at 14.7 acres. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fire was first reported on Wednesday. The fire fighting crews on site are the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Custer State Park, U.S. Forest Service and many volunteer firefighter departments.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ACTION FIGURE
Riley Tschetter looks for room to run against Parkston’s defense in Friday’s night’s season-opener in Freeman. The junior quarterback and his team, Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy, were looking to make a statement against the defending Class 9AA state champions, but the No. 1-ranked Trojans made a statement themselves, taking down the Phoenix 42-14 on what was an otherwise beautiful night for football. Tschetter threw for 215 yards, with touchdown passes to Dominic Sperling and Karter Weber, and also led the team in rushing with 31 yards. Parkston, meanwhile, was powered by standout Kolter Kramer, who ran for 210 yards and three touchdowns — including one that went for 98 yards — and also returned a punt for a 66-yard score.
Milbank Schools Announce Upcoming Events and Activities
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The Milbank School District has released its latest schedule of multiple activities for August 27th through August 30th, 2024. The week will kick off with a blood drive on Tuesday, August 27th, at the Tiospa Zina Wambdi. On the same day, the boys' varsity golf team will compete in the Northeast Conference at the Dakota Winds Golf Course. The girls' varsity tennis team will also play Madison at the Milbank Tennis Courts.
‘Axe-citing’ sport grows in popularity
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Axe throwing can be dated back to the 19th century, however, in more modern times the sport has gained popularity. According to the Axe It Out website Rapid City is the city’s first-ever axe-throwing venue. Before starting the business, Melissa Bonham, owner of Axe-It-Out...
Welcoming new faces on campus
Erica Cung will join the mathematics department, teaching AP Statistics and Honors Algebra 2. She will be substituting for her sister, math teacher Dr. Bianca Cung, who will be on maternity leave. “Before I worked at Harker, I was a substitute teacher in South Dakota in the Rapid City Area...
South Dakota State University Extension Honors Outstanding 4-H Volunteers at State Fair
{KXLG – Huron, SD} South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is proud to announce the recognition of twelve dedicated volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the 4-H program in South Dakota. The ceremony will occur on September 1st, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Five...
EXC!TE Watertown Revamps Programming Format for Enhanced Member Value
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} EXC!TE Watertown, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through professional and personal development, is implementing a significant change in its programming format. Designed to cater more effectively to members' needs and expand its reach within the Watertown community, the new approach focuses on fostering connections and growth opportunities.
Coyotes Conclude Camp; Flip the Script to Game Week
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team concluded the final week of Fall Camp on Friday night with a mock game, heading into the first game week of the 2024 season this upcoming week against Northern State. The final week of camp saw the team start...
Candid conversations at city's Join Jameson event
A pair of community members stopped by The Depot at 315 South Egan Avenue on Aug. 22, for the recently rebranded Join Jameson event from the City of Madison. The event is an opportunity for residents to come and have candid conversations with Madison City Administrator Jameson Berreth, who described it as a fantastic opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their thoughts in low-stress discussions on the city and its community.
Codington County to hold child care forum next week
Child care is an ongoing issue in Watertown. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 28, community leaders will get together at the Lake Area Technical College Student Center's fourth-floor room to speak about Watertown's childcare issues. This gathering aims to find solutions and plan future actions to address the community’s child care needs. Those who are interested in understanding this important issue better and hearing the discussion from community leaders are invited to attend. Public comment will be taken at the end of the meeting, if time allows. Child care conversations: Codington County needs more than $21M in bridge repair work, daycare issues This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Codington County to hold child care forum next week
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