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Six New Businesses to Visit in Downtown Aberdeen
Downtown Aberdeen has reshaped its identity to become a highly sought-after destination throughout the year. Main Street is a walkable six-block stretch of close-knit buildings, historic character, and an exciting sense of neighborhood with up-and-coming entrepreneurship. The new Malchow Plaza has completely transformed the welcoming feeling and placemaking, says the...
Fireworks Sales Surge in Sioux Falls Thanks to Wet Conditions
Over the past couple of years, the thought of being able to shoot fireworks safely in the Sioux Falls area has been in question due to the drought conditions that have plagued the Sioux Empire. This year, not so much. It's the exact opposite. Thanks to the recent monsoon we...
Legion Players to be Sentenced on August 13th
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Hazing behavior that dipped into the criminal came to light in June of 2023 at a hotel in Rapid City as the Mitchell American Legion was out west for a baseball tournament. Second degree rape and aiding and abetting rape charges were filed, as well as other related charges, against six Mitchell American Legion players.
USD’s DePerry signs professional contract in Portugal
VERMILLION, S.D. (USD) — South Dakota alumna Tori DePerry has signed a professional contract in Portugal with CP Natação. The team is part of Portugal’s top division. DePerry will be the first Coyote alumna to play in Portugal since Tempestt Wilson (2013-14) and the 11th Coyote alumna to play overseas since 2008. DePerry is the […]
Meet a Rescue Monday: Maggie
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s edition of Meet a Rescue Monday, Allison McGuire with Sioux Falls Canine Rescue introduced us to adoptable pup Maggie. Learn more about available pets and the organization here. Copyright 2024 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
LIMITED MCCOOK LAKE RESIDENT ACCESS TODAY (JULY 1ST)
RESIDENTS ON PENROSE MAY HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR PROPERTIES FOR ELECTRICAL AND STRUCTURAL SAFETY TODAY (MONDAY). ACCESS MUST GO THROUGH THE TAGGING SYSTEM AND BE IDENTIFIED TO BE ALLOWED IN THE FLOOD ZONE. THE ACCESS TODAY IS OPEN TO THESE RESIDENTS ONLY FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS. RESIDENTS WILL BE...
Join the 14th Annual Pierre-Fort Pierre Missouri River Cleanup!
{KXLG – Pierre, SD} Attention community members who care about the Missouri River! The 14th annual Pierre-Fort Pierre Missouri River Cleanup is set for Wednesday, July 10th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Organizers seek volunteers to help remove litter and trash from this vital waterway. The Missouri River...
New Location for Fireworks by Lake Herman This Year
For years families in Madison have gathered near Lake Herman to take in the 4th of July fireworks show, that’s been traditionally shot from the Isaac Walton’s League grounds on the Northeast corner of the lake. But that show will have a new location this year, says Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Director Eric Hortness.
City to Consider 2nd Reading of ATV Ordinance
The Madison City Commission will hold a 2nd Reading today of an ordinance regulating the use of ATV’s and dirt bikes in the city. The 1st reading was held on June 20th. The ordinance would specify that ATVs or dirt bikes must remain at least 50 feet from any adjoining or adjacent property line, and must remain at least 100 feet from an off-site residential dwelling. It also would prohibit the recreational use of an ATV or dirt bike between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. There would also be limitations set regarding speed, dust, and the use of ATVs or dirt bikes in environmentally sensitive areas, such as streams, creeks, waterways, drainage ways, wetlands and erosion-sensitive areas.
2024-25 Season Ticket Renewals Open
Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State Athletics and the Wolves Club released today the 2024-25 season ticket renewal packages for returning members. Ticket packages and pricing are outlined below or on the ticketing page at nsuwolves.com/tickets. Returning season tickets holders from the 2023-24 season are encouraged to log-in and renew...
Pierre, Fort Pierre, Mobridge among towns getting grants to mitigate spread of West Nile Virus
Nearly 200 cities, counties and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to eliminate mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. The state Department of Health selected grant recipients based on factors such as the population of the applying jurisdiction and its history of human WNV cases through 2023. Every community that applied for funding received some, with amounts ranging from $500 to $20,000.
SD Department of Health issues mosquito control advisory due to flooding. What does it mean?
After flooding in the southeastern area of the state the past week, the South Dakota Health Department issued a mosquito control advisory Monday. The department is asking South Dakotans to take steps to reduce mosquito populations and limit the spread of the West Nile Virus. The first positive West Nile...
More states consider voter ID laws amid conflicting research on their impact
Nevada voters may decide in November whether they should join three dozen other states in requiring voters to present valid identification before casting a ballot. And Maine may not be far behind, as the push for voter ID requirements grows nationwide despite conflicting studies over their effects. Conservative organizers in Nevada say they have gathered […] The post More states consider voter ID laws amid conflicting research on their impact appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota’s Wind Cave is now the world’s sixth longest
HOT SPRINGS — Wind Cave in South Dakota’s Black Hills is now the sixth longest cave in the world as explorers have discovered new passageways, bringing the total length to 167 miles. The addition of these new passageways moves Wind Cave up one spot, from seventh to sixth, on the list of the planet’s longest […] The post South Dakota’s Wind Cave is now the world’s sixth longest appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
DANR Invests In Environmental Projects
(Pierre, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is approving funds for clean water projects across the state. Over 105-million dollars in grants and low-interest loans will benefit drinking water, wastewater, and storm water projects. Sioux Falls’ portion is about nine-million for improvements to its reclamation facility, a plant expansion, and its rural water system.
FAFSA completion down 6-12% in South Dakota
Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has dropped more than 12% in South Dakota from the year prior. As many as 4,595 students completed it through May 24, 2023, compared with 4,027 completing it through May 24, 2024, according to new data compiled by USA Today. In the Sioux...
Brave South Dakota Kid Helps Rebuild Home with Lemonade Stand
Floods have devasted homes and families across Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. One South Dakota family lost everything due to the recent flooding, so one of the kids started a lemonade stand to help his family. Nine-year-old Tuff Boulware from Jefferson, South Dakota saw his parents navigate flood waters around...
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