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City Agrees to Long Term Water Tower Maintenance Contract
The City of Madison approved a long term water tower maintenance contract, during Monday’s City Commission meeting. The winning bid for the contract came from Utility Service Group. The city’s water towers require regular maintenance and inspections. The maintenance plans work as a way to help budget for that...
June Enplanements Rebound From Ending Of Minneapolis Route
PIERRE, (KCCR) — With the Minneapolis experiment behind them commercial air traffic at Pierre Regional Airport is returning to normal. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says passenger boardings in June were over 12-hundred…. Huizenga did not have a breakdown of the flights between Denver and...
Ribbon Cutting Held To Mark Dakota Prairie Bank Transition To First Fidelity Bank
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — A ribbon cutting Tuesday in Fort Pierre celebrated the merging of Dakota Prairie Bank into First Fidelity Bank. Steve Hayes is Dakota Prairie Bank’s former president and C-E-O. He says the merger is at the heart of community banking…. Hayes says compromise was...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ALL LINED UP
The west side of the 300 block of Main Street in Freeman was busy on Tuesday morning, with many visiting the downtown grocery store, Jamboree Foods. It was 30 years ago this week that owner Bob Pidde was making plans to temporarily close his previous store and move into the new location, which had served as the home to a number of other businesses, including The Carriage House, Village Toggery and K&K for many years before that.
Hostage situation; Missing teen; Rainy skies ahead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, July 3. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. A sniper rifle gunshot ended what police called a “hostage situation” at a Sioux Falls business on the corner of 14th Street and Minnesota Avenue early Wednesday morning.
Patriotic Surprise: Otto’s Corner blooms with flag-inspired flowers
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Drivers passing through Otto’s Corner at the intersection of Omaha Street and West Boulevard are in for a patriotic surprise this Independence Day, thanks to a vibrant display of flowers resembling the United States flag. A month ago, City Greenhouse Specialist John Berglund meticulously planted...
PUC sets six-mile study area for power plant proposal
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Local officials within a six-mile radius of an electricity production plant planned near the Deuel County municipality of Toronto will consider the potential social and economic effects of the proposed facility. South Dakota law requires the local review. The committee will look at one dozen...
South Dakota announces new clear bag policy
VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota athletics has announced a new clear bag policy for all athletic events inside the DakotaDome 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.
Early detection, annual screenings key in cancer treatment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When it comes to a cancer diagnosis, early detection is key. That’s why a preventative task force has recently lowered the recommended age for an important diagnostic screening. For one regional health system, though, that’s been their standard operating procedure. One...
WGCA ANNOUNCES ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLARS
Four South Dakota State golfers were announced as WGCA All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association Monday. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics and continue to demonstrate the high-level academic achievements of our players. To be selected, a student-athlete must: Have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Be an amateur and on the team's roster through the conclusion of the team's season. Have played in 50% of the college's regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year nominated through the team's conference...
Storm gives back through “Lunch is Served”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A nonprofit that gives away tens of thousands of meals every year in Sioux Falls received a helping hand this week. 48 hours after playing an indoor football game, the Sioux Falls Storm were helping pack lunches at Emmanuel Baptist Church for Lunch is Served.
Fort Pierre City Council Approves Bid For Tatanka Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over Marina Opening
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) –After time to let cooler heads prevail, the Fort Pierre City Council awarded a bid to A-G-E Corporation for construction of the Tatanka Trail Pedestrian Bridge. The approval didn’t come without some Council members questioning the project. Council member Larry Cronin asked if a walking bridge over the marina behind Drifter’s restaurant was needed…
New Income Guidelines Impact Food Giveaway Event
The third of five food giveaways for the year, sponsored by the Grant County Christian Service Council and Feeding South Dakota, will be Wednesday, July 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. The event will be at the Living Word Church parking lot, north of Milbank on South Dakota Highway 15.
Milbank Fire and Rescue Fundraiser Gives Away $1,000
The Milbank Volunteer Fire Department members had their annual fire and rescue drawing on Saturday, June 29. Residents were mailed letters with a ticket they could return with a donation for an entry. The first-place $300 winner was Allen Ferber; he was also given a fire extinguisher. Second place was...
Erick Lozano's final ride for BKFC gold begins in Sturgis
Erick “El Travieso” Lozano is gearing up for one final ride for BKFC gold. The next leg of his journey takes place in Sturgis, SD on Aug. 3, when he takes on top prospect Bryant Acheson (1-0) at BKFC 63, LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App. “This is...
Yankton to host 3rd on 3rd Block Party
The annual 3rd on 3rd block party is back Wednesday on 3rd and Douglas in the Meridian District. Event Organizer Tara Leonard says that 3rd on 3rd is the perfect pregame for the 4th of July festivities. Leonard says that the Rock Hardys will be playing live. 3rd on 3rd...
County Commission approves fireworks permit, other items
The Lake County Commission approved a firework display permit for Village Creek Inc. for late July at its Tuesday meeting. The commission approved the public display permit application for consumer fireworks to be shot off from the grounds of the Wilbur-Ellis Company in Chester on July 27, at 10 p.m. This is part of a three-day Village Creek Days celebration, set for July 26-28.
Check out the 10th Annual Deadwood 3-Wheeler Rally as it roars Into South Dakota
DEADWOOD, S.D. - The Deadwood 3-Wheeler Rally gears up for its 10th anniversary from July 7 through 12, drawing hundreds of trikes to the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota. Hosted at the Deadwood Days of '76 Event Complex (DEC) on 501 Main Street, the rally has been anchored by the First Gold Gaming Resort since its inception in 2015. Over the past 9 years, trikers from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and even Alaska have converged here, with 651 participants and 358 trikes currently registered from 36 states.
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