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What makes small town firework stands special
COLTON, S.D. (KELO) — The Fourth of July is tomorrow, which means for the past week firework stands have been covering the sides of the roads. You know it’s almost the Fourth of July when you see the firework stands popping up across the state. Near Colton, Butch’s Fireworks has been in business for over 30 years. Bill Eckhoff took over the stand when his father-in-law passed away, but his life consists of more than just fireworks.
Wall Lake reopens to boating with no-wake zone
WALL LAKE, S.D. (KELO) — Wall Lake is open to boating with a no-wake zone, according to an announcement by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) on Tuesday. GFP reminds boaters to be cautious for debris floating below the surface of the water and to respect homeowners by following the no-wake zone.
Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Officers responded to an incident in central Sioux Falls on Wednesday morning that turned into a shooting where one person died. Sioux Falls Police say at approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning, they along with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at a Get-n-Go convenience store on the 600 block of S. Minnesota Ave.
Insane Aerial Footage of Flooded Valley Fair
The aerial footage of Shakopee, Minnesota's Valley Fair amusement park is truly shocking. The rivers rose rapidly during last week's flooding and had a few coasters in its devastating path. The video, courtesy of Kare 11 out of Minneapolis/St. Paul says it all. It's important to note that the park...
SD PUC Designates Affected Area for Energy Conversion Facility, Ensures Community Engagement
{KXLG – Toronto, SD} The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) convened to discuss docket EL24-021 regarding an application for a permit to build an energy conversion facility by the Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA). A key issue was the designation of the affected area and the composition of the local review committee.
Farmer’s fight against wetland designation gets boost from U.S. Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling
A Fulton-area farmer will have a chance to argue that a federally designated wetland on his property is actually regular farm ground thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The case will be one of the first in the nation to be re-examined as a result of Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo. The ruling […] The post Farmer’s fight against wetland designation gets boost from U.S. Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
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.
South Dakota’s top prospect commits to Nebraska
The top prospect in the state of South Dakota has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck selected the Husker over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Reports have Nebraska looking at the offensive lineman as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible defensive lineman. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He would then return in June on an official visit before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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...
Capitol Notebook: Title IX challenge takes a twist
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — With its Loper Bright Enterprises decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a past ruling that granted deference to federal agencies on rule making. Because of it, a federal judge now wants supplemental briefs filed regarding a challenge by a group of states including South Dakota against new Title IX rules for schools from the Biden administration that are scheduled to take effect on August 1.
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%,...
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