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Pig Rescued Recently from the Big Sioux River Has Passed Away
Some sad news. The pig that was rescued last week from the banks of the Big Sioux River has passed away. Dakota News Now reports that a small pig was spotted on the banks of the Big Sioux on Thursday, (July 18) which prompted Sioux Falls Animal Control and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue to snap into action to perform a water rescue just north of Falls Park a short time later.
Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual...
Mercato building slated for redevelopment anchored by Southeastern Behavioral Health
A multistory development including Southeastern Behavioral Health and income-qualified apartments is planned to replace the vacated building on the so-called Mercato Block. The existing building on the 600 block of West 11th Street would be demolished and replaced by a three-story building with Southeastern Behavioral Health on the first floor and 55 apartments designated for low-income residents on the floors above.
Warmer: Storm chances return this weekend
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 25, 2024. Warmer temperatures expected and gradually becoming humid. Hazy sunshine expected today with patchy clouds. Highs 73 to 82 °F. Clearing tonight. Patchy fog. Lows 52 to 64 degrees °F. A little warmer with hazy sunshine Friday. Highs 73 to 88 °F. Lows 58 to 70 °F.
Shantal VanSanten’s birthday astrology and your horoscope for July 25, 2024
BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Shantal VanSanten was born in Luverne, Minnesota, on this day in 1985. This birthday star portrayed Karen Baldwin on “For All Mankind” and Julie Swagger on “Shooter.” She currently plays Nina Chase on both “FBI” and “FBI: Most Wanted” and she’s appeared on episodes of “Invincible,” “The Boys,” and “Scorpion.” VanSanten’s film resume includes roles in “American Murderer,” “Something Wicked,” and “Remembrance.”
Mother of Rapid City’s monument brought to Journey Museum
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - History is being restored as the monument to the Mother of Rapid City has been moved to the outside of the Journey Museum. Alice Gossage nicknamed the Mother of Rapid City for her contributions to charities and journalism in the area, has a monument most people did not know about on top of Skyline Drive.
Great Plains Zoo to offer three days of $5 admission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo has announced that in celebration of Community Appreciation Days, it will offer admission for only $5 on select days. Admission will be $5 on the following days:. Friday, August 2. Monday, September 2. Monday, October 14. The days were...
Rock Rapids man jailed for insurance fraud
ROCK RAPIDS—A 41-year-old rural Rock Rapids man was arrested Wednesday, July 24, by a Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputy on warrants for first-degree fraudulent practice and insurance fraud — presenting false information. The arrest of Justin Dennis Fastert stemmed from him submitting to an insurance company multiple...
Winner man sentenced for rape charge involving developmentally delayed victim
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 38-year-old man from Winner will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a person incapable of giving consent. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Thursday that Lionel Lee Eagle Hawk has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with 10 years suspended for the charge of Third-Degree Rape.
Nyberg’s Ace to host Hot Classics Night in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Nyberg’s Ace is preparing for downtown Sioux Falls’ largest car show, the 7th annual Hot Classics Night. The classic car show takes place on Saturday, July 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. The event takes place downtown Sioux Falls on First...
SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi...
Dozens of South Dakota students stranded amid software outage
A global software outage delayed flights worldwide last weekend. For one group of South Dakota students, this resulted in a simple trip home turning into a three-day ordeal. A group of incoming Sioux Falls O’Gorman freshmen and their parents took a trip to Washington D.C. and New York. They went to the nation’s capital for a few days and then traveled to New York.
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