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East-side wine shop opens in new space with more room for events
This paid piece is sponsored by Dawley Farm Village. Cellar 54’s newest location is right next to its former one — but offers a much better layout for wine shopping and hosting events. Find it in a retail center at Dawley Farm Village between Buffalo Wild Wings and...
YMCA CEO resigns, but will continue as Camp Leif Ericson director
Former Sioux Falls YMCA CEO Mike Murphy resigned from his position Friday, and development director Kadyn Wittman has taken over as interim CEO. Murphy will continue his role as director of Camp Leif Ericson and focus efforts there by rebuilding and restoring the camp after floods a few weeks ago damaged the site.
Sioux Falls School District employee fired after comments about assassination attempt on Donald Trump
The Sioux Falls School District has fired a Ben Reifel Middle School behavior facilitator, after she made comments on social media regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. Cassandra Oleson, on her personal Facebook page under the name Cassie Martin, which is now inactive, had posted “Shoot -- If only he would’ve had his scope sighted in correctly,” shortly after the assassination attempt by the person FBI identified...
UPDATE: Deer, not mountain lion spotted near Tea
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A possible mountain lion spotting near the Tea Area high school has been confirmed to be a deer instead, according to officials. Earlier on Monday, Dr. Jennifer Nebelsick Lowery said a mountain lion was spotted “passing through the conservation area west of the high school.” After 4:15 p.m., an update from Nebelsick Lowery said “the review of footage and area indicates there is no mountain lion.”
Gamecocks Hold off Blue Teal
The Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks held off the Flandreau Blue Teal for an 11-10 win on Sunday, July 14th. The Blue Teal scored three runs in the bottom of the second and three in the bottom of the third for an early 6-0 lead. The Gamecocks got three runs in the top of the fourth to cut the lead in half, 6-3. Flandreau, however, responded with three runs in the bottom of the fourth to go back ahead 9-3. Humboldt/Hartford then chipped away at the lead. They scored two runs in the fifth and another in the sixth to make the score 9-6. The Gamecocks then took the lead, 10-9, with a four-run top of the seventh. They added an insurance run in the ninth to make the score 11-9, which was needed. Flandreau got a run in the bottom of the ninth, but the game-tying run was stranded on base.
Cooler into the Week; Storm Chances Linger – Storm Center PM Update: Monday, July 15
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After several days of hot and humid weather, we have a break on the way that will carry us through the next few days. Unfortunately, to get there, we have to contend with a few more showers and thunderstorms…the latter of which may be strong to severe.
Tech improvements arrive at Great Bear as SDN powers the park with upgraded service
This paid piece is sponsored by SDN Communications. Great Bear Ski Valley’s 2024 snow season was over in 35 days after an unseasonably warm winter, but thanks in part to SDN Communications, the UPTIME lasts year-round at the recreation area. Great Bear Recreation Park hosts events year-round, including weddings...
Longtime grocery store location starts coming back to life with new owner
After a delay of two years, work has begun on a grocery store that will replace a longtime staple of an east-side neighborhood. Owner Efrain Patino said he hopes the new store will be open in September. He has not yet decided whether it will include a deli for customers to take prepared meals home, but a full supply of groceries will be on the shelves.
Sioux Falls Job Seekers Stroll July Hiring Event
The draw to South Dakota for job seekers continues, and this week five of Sioux Falls's finest companies will be recruiting for open positions. In conjunction with the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Sioux Falls Job Service, the monthly Stroll Sioux Falls recruiting and hiring event will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 811 E. 10th Street.
Help give kids the best start in school by supporting this proven program
This paid piece is sponsored by Central Bank. For the next several weeks, Central Bank is holding a back-to-school drive with a slightly different twist at its three Sioux Falls locations. The bank is supporting the Early Childhood Department free preschool programming offered through the Sioux Falls School District to...
Sioux Falls To Advertise For More Police Officers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) It’s always been difficult to be a police officer. Work hours are around the clock, with shift changes disrupting sleep schedules and family life. Policing is stressful, with officers and their families never really sure if they will be arriving home after work each and every day.
2024 Team Talent Preview: Washington
Welcome to the 9th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the Northwestern post. And while you’re there, go ahead and read the whole thing then come back. We’ll wait for you.
Sioux Falls metro area officially expands — into Minnesota
The officially defined Sioux Falls metro area hasn’t just grown in population — it has expanded into Minnesota. Following the 2020 Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget identified the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, or MSA, as a five-county area instead of a four-county one. In...
Gilbert reaches national semis with WPSL team
Recent Bellmont High School graduate Carly Gilbert, who will begin playing for Morehead State this fall, has reached the final four of the Women’s Premier Soccer League after a thrilling set of victories this past weekend in Sioux Falls. FC Pride are now one of the last four teams...
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