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How Much Money Did the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Bring In?
We've known for a while now that more than 470,000 vehicles were counted at the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but how much money did those visitors leave behind in the Black Hills this summer?. The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 84th rally were $1,399,501. Taxes...
VETERANS DAY AT THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) In support of our veterans, military personnel, and their families, the South Dakota State Fair offers numerous events throughout the week honoring our heroes. The Fair will host a “Salute to Veterans” program on the Northwestern Energy Freedom Stage at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 29. Colonel...
Ostrich briefly escapes owner in Sioux Falls, now safe and sound at home
Stop for coffee, stay for the ostrich. The large wandering bird was found frantic in the middle of South Louise Avenue this morning, heading south in front of Coffea Roasterie, with his beak gaping and his left wing extended toward the road. ...
‘Corn Sweat’ and How It Impact Our Weather
Our recent oppressive heatwave that swept through the Upper Midwest has a lot of people referring to our extreme humidity levels as 'tropical'. But in all reality, the excessive moisture in our air was impacted by something much closer than the tropics. In fact, it's growing all around us in...
State board OKs study of potential 911 consolidation
The South Dakota 911 Coordination Board commissioned a study Monday into the feasibility of consolidation among the 32 separately managed dispatch centers in the state. Some state senators pressed the issue of consolidation during the 2024 legislative session, hoping to encourage regionalization in exchange for an increase in the phone-customer surcharge that funds 911 operations. […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Overnight into Tuesday For the Sioux Empire
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of southeast South Dakota and parts of Iowa and Minnesota. The Watch is in effect until 6:00 AM Tuesday (August 27, 2024). Sioux Falls, Brookings, Mitchell, Huron, Yankton, and Vermillion are included in the Watch area. A Watch...
Jackley To Host National Attorneys General Meeting In Deadwood
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley hosts a National Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Working Group Meeting Oct. 22-25 in Deadwood where Attorneys General from across the country will work on issues impacting states. “While there are different challenges for each State, we have a common interest in working together to...
Sioux Falls Red Lobster avoids shutdown amid bankruptcy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Red Lobster is closing another two dozen restaurants around the country but the Sioux Falls location is not on the list. The company is going through bankruptcy and closed a hundred restaurants earlier this summer.
Dog bite at Lacey Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A woman in Sioux Falls was bitten by a stray dog Thursday around 4 p.m. at Lacey Park. The City of Sioux Falls says a stray dog wearing a collar with a tag approached the woman. The woman bent down to look at the tag, and the dog jumped up and bit her on the chin. The dog then took off running.
Providers of affordable groceries find food insecurity on the rise
As a college student, Colleen Lawrence shops at places like Fair Market to help stretch her budget. “It feels like even Walmart has gotten more expensive since I’ve been in college,” Lawrence said. “I was legitimately shocked at Fair Market; I got things for one-fourth the price I’d pay other places.”
Mondays in McKennan Concert postponed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Mondays at McKennan Concert scheduled for Monday night has been postponed. In a press release, the Mondays at McKennan Concert featuring Mogen’s Heroes scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to weather concerns. It has been rescheduled for 6:00 p.m. on...
Caribou Coffee closes east-side location
Caribou Coffee has closed one of its east-side locations. The coffee chain no longer is operating at 10th Street and Bahnson Avenue, a location it has been in since 2015. The 2,500-square-foot building included both a drive-thru and dine-in coffeehouse. “This is a great opportunity for a restaurant operator to...
South Dakota State's Katherine Jones named Summit League Performer of the Week
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota State’s Katherine Jones was selected as The Summit League Women’s Soccer Defensive Peak Performer of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. Jones helped the Jackrabbits secure two shutout victories during the past week that saw SDSU play three away matches....
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