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Meet Brian Adel: SDNG’s new Command Chief Warrant Officer
Brian Adel of Summerset achieved a significant milestone in his military career with a promotion to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) at the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid. The promotion ceremony, held on June 14, 2024, honored Adel's dedication and leadership.
Sharing a meal with the people who shape America
PBS host Alexander Heffner joins "In the Moment" ahead of the season two premiere of "Breaking Bread with Alexander." He discusses how he uses meals to have honest, powerful conversations with legislative leaders. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University, is our Dakota Political...
US Census Bureau Reports Growth in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Sioux Falls bedroom community of Harrisburg transformed over the past couple of decades into the fastest-growing South Dakota city of more than 5,000 people, according to the most recent US Census Bureau and Population Division report. Growing cities and towns: Harrisburg’s population ballooned by 37.8%,...
South Dakota Announces New Clear Bag Policy
VERMILLION, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota athletics has announced a new clear bag policy for all athletic events inside the Dakota Dome and the Sanford Coyote Sports Center beginning on Aug. 1. The policy has been put into place to ensure a safe and enjoyable game experience for all by modernizing security practices.
Rural & Reservations Face High Health Hurdles
The patchwork nature of the rural and reservation health care system in South Dakota sometimes requires innovation, compassion and a healthy dose of teamwork to keep people healthy. That played out recently in Huron when an immigrant family on a work visa arrived in this east-central South Dakota city without...
King celebrates 10 years with South Dakota Department of Transportation
Jesse King, lifelong resident of Faith, South Dakota, recently received recognition for 10 years of service working for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The beginning of this 10 year adventure started with a summer seasonal help job with the SDDOT site at Faith, which transitioned to full time Highway Maintenance Worker that fall in 2014.
Crops Look Good But Need Hot Days
After a dryer winter, the rains came on pretty steadily this spring. Area farmers pushed through and most got their crop planted throughout Journal Country. As the Fourth of July dawns, most producers are in a solid place though hoping for some warmer weather. According to the South Dakota Crop...
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society over capacity, offers adoption discounts
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - While business is booming at local fireworks stands, there’s another place in Sioux Falls that’s packed. As you enjoy the holiday weekend and maybe have a little more time off, this could be the perfect time to adopt a new cat from the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
Sioux Falls hot dog eating contest benefits National Kidney Foundation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Thanks to a Sioux Falls pub, a favorite July 4th pastime is doubling as a fundraiser for a nonprofit. On Thursday, the owners of BB’s Pub in Sioux Falls held their second annual hot dog eating contest to raise money for a good cause.
Sioux Falls mayor apologizes for canceled 4th of July celebrations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Mayor Paul TenHaken took to social media on Thursday to apologize for the canceled Independence Day events. The city made the call to cancel on Wednesday due to forecasted weather but saw blue skies and sunshine on the morning of July 4. The...
Car slams into west Sioux Falls apartment at high rate of speed: Witnesses
Authorities are working to figure out what caused a driver to hit an apartment building at an estimated 100 mph on Thursday morning. Sioux Falls Police, South Dakota Highway Patrol and fire rescue crews responded at about 10:30 a.m. Thursday to a crash near the intersection of West 41st Street and South Kuehn Park Avenue. ...
Fatal Crash Involving Crop Sprayer North of Watertown, SD
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} One person died following a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, approximately 16 miles north of Watertown, South Dakota. An 87-year-old female driver and her 88-year-old male passenger were traveling northbound on 455th Avenue in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. A 21-year-old male driver in a 2022 AGCO 8300C Terragator crop sprayer was making a left turn from 455th Avenue into a field when the Equinox attempted to pass and collided with the sprayer.
Former inmates continue work at Metal Craft Industries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Purpose. That’s what former inmates said they received while working for Metal Craft Industries inside the State Penitentiary. While MCI closed at the state pen, two men who worked there are still employed by the company, now on the other side of the prison walls.
Someone You Should Know: 48 years of dedication
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In 1976, June Aulner started her career with Burger King. 48 years later, she has served her last customer, and it is surreal. “After 48 years, I don’t know anything else. I knew this day would come — I just didn’t know when!” June said.
Peek inside new downtown jazz club, opening this week
The sound of jazz is about to be amplified in downtown Sioux Falls. Trio Jazz Club plans to open this weekend, offering both a new place to dine as well as take in live entertainment. It’s owned by Riccardo and Marybeth Tarabelsi and is located in between their other ventures...
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