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Denied: Proposed Indoor Storage Facility Faces Opposition in Watertown Planning Commission Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Planning Commission meeting centered around a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would permit indoor climate-controlled storage facilities within the BP Business Park District, specifically at the former Verifications Inc. building at 1425 Mickelson Drive. This district holds significance as the “Gateway” to the community and sits directly behind the Redlin Art Center. The BP District is governed by established covenants dictating design features and land-use limitations.
William Shatner headlining Sioux Falls charity dinner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An iconic television and film star will headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser in Sioux Falls. Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, will speak at the October 30 event at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
South Dakota officials share photo of flooding North Sioux City could have seen without levee
South Dakota officials believe that building the levee on Interstate 29 at North Sioux City helped save the city from flooding. They also shared two timelines of how officials were responding to storms and flooding in North Sioux City.
Small town, big spirit for Piedmont’s Fourth of July Parade
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Small town, big spirit was the theme for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Piedmont, and the streets were lined with cars and people for the celebration. Old American muscle cars, local bands, and people covered head to toe in red, white, and...
Watertown neighbors raise their new flag on Independence Day
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It was a special Independence Day for a small neighborhood in Watertown where an idea from one neighbor turned into residents banding together to put up a permanent flagpole. In a relatively new development in Watertown, just off Willow Creek Drive, you will find...
First Friday downtown art walk returns
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Downtown Rapid City is about to get artsy again this summer by returning with the downtown art walk. Last year, 17 different businesses in downtown Rapid City were featured as part of the self-guided tour. However, this summer is looking a bit bigger. 20 businesses...
Stars, Stripes, and Celebration: Spearfish hosts 24th annual Fourth of July Parade
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - There are two things you are almost guaranteed to see on the Fourth of July: fireworks and parades. A huge crowd was in attendance at the Spearfish Fourth of July Parade Thursday afternoon to watch the floats, wave at dogs, and hear the sirens coming down the parade route.
DWU athletic trainer takes worldwide leadership role
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) – Athletic trainers play a big part in helping student-athletes find success, both in their sport and their future. Dakota Wesleyan University’s Matt Zens is one example. “One thing I’d really like them to be able to do is when they leave here is to...
Lennox kicks off holiday with 4th of July parade
LENNOX, SD (KELO) — This year’s Fourth of July parade in Lennox welcomed people from across the area Thursday morning. 6-year-old Tucker Swanger is a pro when it comes to catching candy at parades. “I had a parade once at night and they threw glow sticks and candy....
Mitchell Church Faces Vandalism Over LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
The Mitchell Congregational Church of Christ, known for its acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, has faced multiple incidents of vandalism. The first incident occurred last summer when the air conditioning system was sabotaged. In May, unidentified individuals spray-painted a verse from Leviticus condemning homosexuality on the church’s exterior. Recently,...
Serendipity Studio marks the 4th of July with a ‘Beautiful America’ exhibit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Serendipity Studio is located on Phillips Avenue in Sioux Falls inside the Shriver Building. As part of the exhibit, the owner set a theme that goes along with the 4th of July holiday called “Beautiful America.”. ”America truly is beautiful. Sometimes you...
Kory and the Fireflies ready rain or shine at the Levitt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The chances of rain Thursday may have put a damper on the City of Sioux Falls Fourth of July celebrations, but Levitt at the Falls is still ready to rock, rain or shine. Kory and the Fireflies is a hometown favorite for Sioux Falls...
Monday morning crash leaves one dead near Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) — An 82-year-old man died Thursday from injuries sustained in a two vehicle crash reported at 10:10 a.m. on July 1st near Sturgis, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. The...
Hartford Dairy Queen raises funds to support Midwest Honor Flight
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Dairy Queen in Hartford is dedicating a portion of its 4th of July sales to a special cause. Hartford’s Dairy Queen will donate a dollar from every Blizzard sold on Thursday to the Midwest Honor Flight Mission 21. “These folks have done so...
Battleship Museum on the importance of July 4th
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The USS Battleship South Dakota Memorial is one of the few City installations open on July 4 in Sioux Falls. Chris Tucker, the curator of the memorial, shared why it’s important that places like this are open on days like the 4th of July.
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