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Breezy today East River; Nice summer weekend ahead
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — Good morning KELOLAND! After widely scattered showers and t-storms yesterday, a few more showers have moving into northeastern KELOLAND this morning. Sioux Falls will likely miss most of those showers, but a stronger NW breeze is likely today. The animation below shows the radar review...
ORR and Chester Open School Year Today
Summer is coming to an end this week for area students as they head back to school for the 2024-25 school year. Today is the first day of school for students in the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland McCook Central, Montrose, Dell Rapids and Chester districts. Tri-Valley started classes yesterday. Next week on Tuesday...
Sioux Falls confident entering must-win game at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (Dakota News Now) - For the kids of the Sioux Falls Little League team going to the World Series in Williamsport has been the best summer vacation of their lives. If they want to extend it, they’ll have to win tomorrow in an elimination game and, perhaps to...
Meet the new animals at the zoo
Simplified: The Great Plains Zoo welcomed six new animals, including five meerkats and a 2-year-old giraffe named Mario. Mario's arrival this week comes about four months after the death of Chioke, a reticulated giraffe who came to the zoo back in 2007 as just a one-year-old. The Great Plains Zoo is also home to another reticulated giraffe, 17-year-old Olivia Dee.
Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 16, 2024
Happy Friday! Megan here. First things first: This issue is sponsored by Dakota Adventure Supply. Dakota Adventure Supply creates South Dakota-made adventuring gear that's high quality enough to last a lifetime. Today, they're launching a brand-new, waxed canvas version of their beloved Adventure Tote 44 that's designed with waterproof, ready-for-anything materials. Learn more and snag your bag here. (P.S. They're offering a limited-time introductory price through the end of the month.)
Backpack/School Supply Giveaway Expecting Record Turnout
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Project Supply Our Students is on track to hit record numbers for its annual school supplies giveaway. The Banquet executive director says this year could be the biggest giveaway ever if the milestone number of seven-thousand bags is reached by the end of the week. The distribution is in Sioux Falls, but families from all over South Dakota are welcome to assistance. The last backpack giveaway will be this Saturday at The Banquet.
Motorcycle-SUV Collision Sends Motorcyclist to Hospital in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A 54-year-old Watertown woman is hospitalized with severe injuries following a motorcycle accident Thursday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:59 PM at the intersection of 3rd Avenue NE and 2nd Street NE. According to the Watertown Police Department, a 2011 GMC Acadia, driven by...
Looking forward to a beautiful weekend!
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We are looking forward to a beautiful weekend ahead! Highs look to remain in the 80s for most of us with a few 90s possible out west by Sunday afternoon. This weekend is looking mainly dry for now, but some isolated showers and storms will be possible by Sunday.
Is the Cost of Living In South Dakota Less Expensive Than Minnesota or Iowa?
Living, working, and playing in South Dakota. Yep, a trifecta that's been the talk of the country over the last several years continues to draw more and more families and businesses to make a home in the Rushmore State. While the cost of living continues to rise nationwide South Dakota...
School superintendent fired after racist comments
A South Dakota Superintendent has been fired over racist comments aimed at Native American students made in an Office of Civil Rights Report. A South Dakota superintendent has been fired after an Office of Civil Rights report revealed racist comments aimed at Native American students. Nicole Swigart, superintendent of Rapid...
Central looks to take big step in the right direction
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Brandon Colpitts enters his second season as head coach of the RC Central football team. The Cobblers went winless last season but are focused on taking a big step in the right direction this season. Central kicks things off August 30th when it plays at SF Roosevelt.
Aberdeen Area Humane Society & Aquatic Center host “Dog Takeover” event Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Area Humane Society & the Aberdeen Aquatic Center are teaming up to host a dog-friendly swim event on Sunday. Mona Smith with the Aberdeen Area Humane Society details the furry-friendly event planned for Sunday. Smith talks about the Humane Society being at the...
Upcoming Forest Moon Walk: Wild for Prescribed Fire and Smokey Bear
The Black Hills National Forest is hosting its third Moon Walk for the season on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria Prescribed Fire area. In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, join Forest staff for a walk at the Victoria Prescribed Fire area and discover the benefits of fire on the landscape. Land managers burn to reduce the severity and intensity of wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels that feed wildfires. Burning improves the overall forest health by recycling carbon and nutrients into the soil and controlling forest insects. It also increases forage for wildlife, like grass and shrubs, and improves conditions for better wildlife habitat.
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