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Sanford hosting Sioux Falls Marathon Recovery Night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Due to the heat and humidity the Sioux Falls full marathon is a no-go. However, runners in the half marathon and the 5k will still take to the streets on Sunday. As you can imagine running large distances can be hard on your...
Black Hills Lacrosse Association welcomes kids to the sport
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Originating as a sport played by indigenous populations across Canada and the Eastern US, the sport of Lacrosse has always been a part of American culture. The Black Hills Lacrosse Association (BHLA) is one such group that helps keep that culture alive and held their...
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 […]
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.
Friday Night Hike, August 23, pt. 1
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - KOTA Territory, the Friday Night Hike has returned, and Vic Quick and Andrew Lind are happy it’s back! On the gridiron Friday night, Wall took down Philip 37-0 in a rivalry matchup. The Eagles start their 2024 campaign 1-0. Wall returns to the field next Friday against Harding County, while Philip plays at Timber Lake next Thursday night.
FOOTBALL FRIDAY-Week 1 (8-23-24)
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Road to the Dakota Dome has begun!. High school football kicked off in South Dakota on Friday night with all three classes of 9-Man and 11B getting their seasons underway. The remaining classes of 11-Man will follow next week. And Football Friday...
Noem rejects more than $70 million in federal funds for energy and environmental programs
Governor Kristi Noem’s administration recently turned down more than $70 million of federal funds from energy efficiency and environmental programs, according to her top budget official. The Home Energy Rebates program would have provided the state with $69 million to give South Dakotans rebates for energy-efficient home retrofits and high-efficiency electric appliances. The deadline for […]
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”)
'He's lightning in a bottle' - Parkston's Kolter Kramer, a team-first player, shines in season opener
PARKSTON — It is Kolter Kramer’s time to shine. But he’s all about the team. The senior running back/defensive back was a key contributor during Parkston’s state championship season in 2023. But Kramer dealt with injuries and split carries with all-staters Luke Bormann and Brayden Jervik last season.
Sioux Falls woman attended 1968 DNC
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — This week’s Democratic National Convention has brought back bittersweet memories to a Sioux Falls woman of another convention held in Chicago. Rita Sorenson was an enthusiastic supporter of Vice-President Hubert Humphrey when she attended the 1968 DNC. But the constant threat of violence...
Unrest in Sturgis as residents call for City Hall resignations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tensions are rising in Sturgis as some residents are asking for people in City Hall to step down. With a lack of budget and multiple resignations in city hall, some Sturgis citizens have expressed their frustration with their City Council. Sturgis resident Bryce Flint says,...
Names released in Pukwana fatal crash
PUKWANA, S.D. (KELO) — The name of the victim of a deadly two-vehicle crash near Pukwana in Brule County has been released. Preliminary crash information states that 64-year-old Leonard Kocer of Wagner, South Dakota was the name of the man who died. Kocer was driving westbound on Interstate 90...
DSU students move back to campus
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) – Public universities in South Dakota began moving freshman students into their residence halls Friday before classes start August 26. Students at Dakota State University in Madison are excited about the first week and welcome events the university is putting on, including orientation this weekend, classes starting Monday, an Old Dominion concert on Tuesday and the first home football game on Thursday.
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