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Congressman tells new citizens that America should thank them
SIOUX FALLS – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, told a gathering of grateful new American citizens Friday that Americans should be grateful to them. “I’m not just here to say congratulations and welcome, I’m also here to say thank you,” he said. During Johnson’s short...
More research needed on health effects of recreational marijuana
This fall, for the third time, South Dakotans are being asked to vote on whether to approve marijuana (cannabis) for recreational use (marijuana use as a medical treatment was approved in 2020). In the past, the proposal was approved, declared unconstitutional and then subsequently rejected by voters. So, what are we to think? What are […]
DUNE completes underground excavation in South Dakota for massive neutrino experiment
Fermilab-led Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment will tell us about the universe and how it works. State and federal leaders descended one mile underground in South Dakota to celebrate the next phase of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment—an international project to study mysterious particles known as neutrinos, to address some of the biggest questions in science.
Dakota Wesleyan begins new era under Alex Kretzschmar
MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers not only kick off a new season on THursday night in Madison against Dakota State, it’s also the start of a new era under new head coach Alex Kretzschmar. He takes over after Ross Cimpl moved up to the...
Sunday Boredom Busters: August 25th
MADISON, SD (KELO) — The Historic Prairie Village west of Madison, SD is hosting a Steam Threshing Jamboree. Activities include steam & horse threshing, hundreds of tractors on display, sawmill & equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls and carousel rides. The hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $14, $4 for ages 6-12. Archery Outfitters in Sioux Falls is hosting a 3D Fun Shoot involving 3D foam animal targets from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10-$20. It’s free for children 9 and under who are accompanied by an adult. You need to bring your own bow and arrows.
Sanford hosting Sioux Falls Marathon Recovery Night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Due to the heat and humidity the Sioux Falls full marathon is a no-go. However, runners in the half marathon and the 5k will still take to the streets on Sunday. As you can imagine running large distances can be hard on your...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ACTION FIGURE
Riley Tschetter looks for room to run against Parkston’s defense in Friday’s night’s season-opener in Freeman. The junior quarterback and his team, Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy, were looking to make a statement against the defending Class 9AA state champions, but the No. 1-ranked Trojans made a statement themselves, taking down the Phoenix 42-14 on what was an otherwise beautiful night for football. Tschetter threw for 215 yards, with touchdown passes to Dominic Sperling and Karter Weber, and also led the team in rushing with 31 yards. Parkston, meanwhile, was powered by standout Kolter Kramer, who ran for 210 yards and three touchdowns — including one that went for 98 yards — and also returned a punt for a 66-yard score.
Man injured in a 2-vehicle/bike crash Saturday morning
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — A man received serious injuries after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle north of Hartford Saturday morning. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety, at 9:09 a.m., a 60-year-old was riding his bicycle eastbound on 254th Street, about seven miles north of Hartford. A pickup towing a trailer with haybales was also traveling eastbound on 254th Street behind the bicyclist. A GMC Sierra, driven by a 71-year-old male, was traveling eastbound behind the pickup on the same street.
Strong start propels Viborg-Hurley past Canistota
CANISTOTA, S.D. (KELO) — The Viborg-Hurley football team used a 32 point start to claim a 40-20 win over Canistota on Friday. The Cougars had a fast start, posting 32 points in the first half to build that lead. The Hawks scored right before halftime and trailed 32-8 at the break. Canistota would outscore Viborg-Hurley […]
DWU Campus Ministry to Conduct Annual Food Drive
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Dakota Wesleyan University’s Campus Ministry will conduct the annual New Student Orientation Food Drive on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. All new DWU students, along with upper class leaders and employees, will be collecting non-perishable food items from the community by going door to door. All food items will be donated to the Mitchell Area Food Pantry.
Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Named
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Five women were nominated for the honor of the Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Award. They were Sara Easton, Kendra Olson, Barbara Powell, Stacy Watembach and Erin Yost. Barbara Powell was awarded the title of Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year. She and her husband began...
605 Made Night Market turns a parking lot into a pop-up market
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, you can shop, dine and be entertained under the stars at the annual 605 Made Night Market. The southeast corner of 6th Street and Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls will feature street fair-style entertainment, food trucks and shopping. The free...
Bridal shop reopens after relocation to ‘dream boutique’
Ellie Stone Bride is celebrating a grand reopening in its new location and now is taking appointments. The boutique sits inside The Crimson along 85th Street near Minnesota Avenue, just west of Walmart. The boutique takes up a large majority of the lower-level retail space on the northeast corner of...
Unrest in Sturgis as residents call for City Hall resignations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tensions are rising in Sturgis as some residents are asking for people in City Hall to step down. With a lack of budget and multiple resignations in city hall, some Sturgis citizens have expressed their frustration with their City Council. Sturgis resident Bryce Flint says,...
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