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Thornton Jr., Shryock top Bargain Barn Tire Center night
BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S SPEEDWAY) – Ricky Thornton Jr. and Kelly Shryock were victorious at Huset’s Speedway on Wednesday during Bargain Barn Tire Center Night, which kicked off the 14th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass. Thornton Jr. dominated the $6,000-to-win Ben Nothdurft Memorial, lapping into the top 10 and winning by more than five […]
Behind the scenes with SFPD catching speeding drivers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Speed-related crashes led to more than 12,000 deaths nationwide in 2022 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s almost 30% of all crash fatalities. The Sioux Falls Police Department said something needs to change. They’ve been conducting police saturations, where a...
This program helps create a standard of care for poverty
Simplified: The Helpline Center is working to bring a new model of social service to Sioux Falls – one that treats poverty like a medical condition rather than a character flaw. Here's what you need to know about Transitions to Success. Why it matters. Transitions to Success was founded...
Get smart about giving with Lisa Romkema
Lisa Romkema will begin her new job as CEO of Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) at the end of this month. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance of philanthropy, her experience in the nonprofit sector and how giving goes far beyond money. Answers are...
New Aerostar plant to produce technology balloons
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota’s congressional delegation was in Sioux Falls today to cut the ribbon for a new Aerostar facility. Inside the new 78,000 square foot plant, the company will produce complex radar and stratospheric balloons. “It’s cutting technology and it the technology that will...
Alcohol Sting Conducted in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On 07-15-24 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 17 alcohol compliance checks in the city of Mitchell. The following establishments were checked and passed: Board & Brush, Corn Palace, Corn Palace Gift Shop, Masonic Temple, Area Community Theatre, Jokerz Casino II, Lakeview Golf Course, Westside Sinclair, County Fair Food Store, El Columpio, Graham Sinclair, Marlin’s Roadhouse Grille, Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse, and Freedom Valu Center.
Storybook Land Festival to begin Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2024 Storybook Land Festival will get underway Friday and will run through Saturday. David Eckert with Aberdeen Parks & Recs provides a preview beginning with what’s happening Friday morning. Eckert talks about the unlimited rides pass planned for Friday night. Beginning at 7pm, StorybookLand Theater will...
Motorcyclists helping children through poker run
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Motorcyclists are gathering for a good cause this Sunday as Those Guys A.B.A.T.E. hosts its 16th annual Poker Run for the Children’s Home Society. Engines are revving with excitement for this year’s annual poker run. All of the proceeds go to the Children’s...
Avera Medical Minute: Understanding stress and anxiety
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Most people probably experience some form of stress or anxiety. And while you may experience similar symptoms with stress and anxiety, both are very different. In this Avera Medical Minute, behavioral health outpatient manager Sara Van’t Hul explained the differences and how to...
Popular Lake Southeast of Sioux Falls Undergoing Renovations
If you're thinking of doing a little swimming or perhaps some boating this summer, you will have one less Sioux Empire lake to choose from. Lake Alvin, located 13 miles southeast of Sioux Falls is under construction at the moment. As of Monday, (July 15), the popular Sioux Falls area...
Felony Alert: Authorities search for suspect with multiple warrants
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Multiple felony arrest warrants have been issued for Lisa Angel Renee Blackcloud for probation violations related to identity theft and possession of a controlled substance. Blackcloud, a Native American female born in 1988, is 35 years old and approximately 5'5" tall, weighing around 220 pounds, with...
Good News: Park Palooza draws kids, parents to Foundation Plaza
The Watertown Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s weekly Park Palooza was held Thursday at downtown’s Foundation Plaza, with dozens of kids enjoying the perfect temperatures, sunshine and activities. The city’s giant inflatables and the park’s splash pad, swings and monkey bars gave the youngsters plenty to do, and...
Construction leads to parking changes at Rapid City Regional Airport
With summer travel in full swing, Rapid City Regional Airport continues to make improvements and upgrades for the future. In the meantime, officials have made changes to parking. One of those changes is the closure of the cell phone lot, which is closed until construction is complete on the west...
Minnesota company acquires Jerke Construction
Longtime Sioux Falls crane service provider Jerke Construction has a new owner. The company was acquired by Landwehr Construction, based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, which is expanding its crane services and heavy moving/rigging. Landwehr provides crane services, civil construction, highway heavy, demolition and renewable energy projects. Calling it a strategic...
New Mines programs aim to fill engineering workforce shortage
The South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City will live up to its name with two new mineral-oriented programs – critical minerals, education and research. Andrea Brickey is a professor in the university department of mining engineering and management. She said the programs target areas of need. “For...
Faith Backs Up On Code Enforcement Following Public Anger
FAITH, (SDNW) — Code enforcement in small towns is becoming a big issue in South Dakota. Fort Pierre has been looking at an outside agency to address nuisance properties, but the city’s Council has rejected that method twice. After a public outcry, the small city of Faith in remote northwestern South Dakota is taking steps to backtrack on a recent property code enforcement crackdown. The Faith City Council voted on July 16 to begin the process of rescinding an ordinance that enacted stricter property codes that could allow inspectors to enter scofflaw properties without permission. The council also went into executive session on July 16 to discuss whether to retain the private code enforcement agency the city hired in March to lead its code crackdown. No action was taken to change the contract, but further talks are expected. After a visit to Faith, the code enforcement officer wrote 53 warning letters to residents of Faith, population 300. Residents showed up en masse at a council meeting on July 2 to complain that the enforcement was an overreach and could lead to expensive repairs, even as some admitted that several properties need to be cleaned up. As reported by News Watch, code enforcement is a hot topic in many South Dakota communities where officials have a desire to maintain clean properties that can attract new residents and businesses, while not imposing expensive or intrusive repair demands on residents. At the July 16 meeting, Faith Mayor Glen Haines told the public that the city would revert to its previous set of property codes, which will be printed off and provided to all residents to follow. Faith resident Eddie Henschel testified that even if neighbors hate one another in the city, they should still be able to work together to make the town more beautiful. For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.
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