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Two Spearfish City Employees Inducted Into 2024 SD Municipal League Hall Of Fame
Two City of Spearfish employees are being inducted into the 2024 South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) Hall of Fame: City Engineer Kyle Mathis and Building Inspector Dennis Hafner. The SDML Hall of Fame honors employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Inductees are recognized...
Canaries Crushed in Cleburne, at Sioux City Tonight
(Cleburne, TX) — The Sioux Falls Canaries hope to snap a three-game losing streak tonight when they open a weekend series in Sioux City. The Birds were swept in their three-game series at Cleburne, losing the finale 8-0 yesterday. The Railroaders pounded Sioux Falls pitching in the series, outscoring the Canaries 25-3. First pitch tonight against the Explorers is set for 7:05.
New Aerostar Plant Opening In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Big tech is set to reach new heights in Sioux Falls. South Dakota’s congressional delegation cut the ribbon for a new Aerostar facility in the city yesterday. It’s a 78-thousand square foot plant where the company will produce complex radar and stratospheric balloons. Senator Mike Rounds made an appearance at the opening, saying the technology that will not only connect people, but it will also save lives as well. The new facility is located in the Docks, southwest of foundation park, in the northwest part of Sioux Falls.
Purple Heart Given To Dakota Wesleyan Grad
(Mitchell, SD) — A Dakota Wesleyan grad is the newest recipient of the Purple Heart medal. Jerry Stravia was honored yesterday for injuries he received in Iraq nearly 20 years ago while serving with the U.S. Army. Stravia says he has been through a lot of ups and downs since that moment in 2007. He credited his wife and growth in faith for getting him through challenges of PTSD and identity. Stravia, who’s a native of Colorado, wrestled for Dakota Wesleyan when he attended school there. He now serves as a senior leader at Prairie Winds Church in Dickinson, North Dakota, and coaches girls wrestling.
Sioux Falls opens Arts Commission applications
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls is now accepting applications for the newly established Arts Commission, which will advise the integration of art within the city. The commission was established in an ordinance in the fall of 2023. Applications will be accepted on an...
Pierce Earns First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win of ‘24 at Huset’s
BRANDON, SD (July 18, 2024) – Bobby Pierce led wire-to-wire on Thursday night at Huset’s Speedway as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicked off the three-day, 14th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals – Presented by MyRacePass. Pierce’s win was his first of 2024 with the Lucas...
City of Faith to scrap code enforcement crackdown
Applause rang out among residents at the city council meeting in Faith on Tuesday, July 16 when the council voted to begin the process to rescind a controversial new code enforcement policy. After weeks of negative feedback from the public over a recent property code enforcement crackdown, the council voted...
South Dakota Dense Fog Advisory Issued Until 9 AM
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for several counties in South Dakota, including Huron, Mitchell, and Brookings. The advisory, issued by the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota, warns of quarter-mile visibility in the affected areas until 9 AM CDT. According to...
Watertown's Home Oasis set to expand with all-new facility
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Home Oasis, located at 1311 5th Ave SE, is set to expand by demolishing the current building and building a whole new facility. First requests a variance from the Watertown Board of Adjustment to reduce the required side yard setbacks from 20 feet to 15 feet. The variance is needed to accommodate a new, larger building for the appliance retail store and was ultimately unanimously approved by the board.
Bobby Pierce goes back-to-back in Silver Dollar Nationals prelims
BRANDON, SD (July 19, 2024) – Bobby Pierce held off a hard-charging Devin Moran in the final laps to win back-to-back with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Huset’s Speedway. Pierce was in control from the start of Friday’s 40-lap main event but a stumble in turn four allowed Moran to close in the final laps.
Your weekend, simplified: July 19, 2024
Happy Friday! Megan here. This weekend, I'm keeping things pretty short and sweet because a lot of us – including myself – are taking vacations and trying to soak up as much summer as possible before everything shifts to back-to-school mode. You'll get to know the new leader of Sioux Empire United Way. And, I've got the details on a new effort to help people better connect with nonprofits and resources across the community.
Aberdeen sledding hill gets $50,000 donation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A project to make a sledding hill in Aberdeen safer took a big step forward this week after receiving a large donation. Glacial Lakes Energy donated $50,000 to Leadership Aberdeen to help it purchase a snow maker machine and snow groomer at Baird Hill. The donation is part of a $240,000 plan for updates to Baird Park.
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Storm conclude worst season in franchise history with loss to Green Bay
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On a night the Sioux Falls Storm celebrated their past, inducting longtime former defensive coordinator Brian Hermanson int the team’s Hall of Fame, it was the visiting Green Bay Blizzard who looked more like the Storm teams of old. Which was sadly...
Birds losing skid hits five after doubleheader sweep in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, IA (Dakota News Now) - After playing like the best team in the American Association for the majority of the first half of the season, the Sioux Falls Canaries look like a team in need of the All-Star break as the second half of the season is starting.
Owning Your Outdoors: Outdoor mosquito prevention
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Owning Your Outdoors, Aaron and Doug Schroeder of Lewis Drug discuss tips and tricks to keep mosquitos off of you and your yard. View more Owning Your Outdoors segments here. Copyright 2024 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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