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Buddies & Co. coming soon to Brandon
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) —It took a year of hard work, but Monday night a new business is getting ready to open in Brandon. After a couple of soft openings, the nonprofit drink and snack shop Buddies and Company is ready for customers. The new Brandon business hires adults with...
National retailer closing multiple locations, including Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - In an email sent out to rewards member and later confirmed by the store and on the website, Big Lots! in Rapid City will be closing. The Rapid city location with the one Big Lots! in South Dakota. The retailer opened the location in 2022 and...
Runaway pig now at local sanctuary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The piglet that was caught on the Big Sioux River Thursday morning has been taken in by a local pig sanctuary. Happy Pig Haven, a sanctuary near Baltic, has taken in Eric Jr., the piglet captured near Falls Park along the Big Sioux River last week.
Queensrÿche Coming to Sioux Falls
Queensrÿche is bringing The Origins Tour to The Alliance in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 26 with special guest Jared James Nichols. Tickets start at $32.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. “We are thrilled to bring to you ‘The Origins Tour!’...
Andrew Ticknor of Sioux Falls Announces Successful Opening of Jersey Mike’s Franchise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May. 2024 – Jersey Mike’s Subs, renowned for its freshly sliced and grilled subs, has opened its new location at 7216 South Lyncrest Place in Sioux Falls. The grand opening event, held from May 15 to May 19, marked a significant milestone for the community and the franchise owner, Andrew Ticknor.
South Dakota resident discuss her new book
WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.”. Kuhlman talks...
Sioux Falls area nonprofits receive $600k from Beyond Idea Grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Seven nonprofits in the Sioux Falls area received a share of $600,000 in grants on Monday for community-based problem-solving efforts. In partnership with the Bush Foundation, the South Dakota Community Foundation awarded the grants through their Beyond Idea Grant program. SDCF has awarded nearly $3.6 million dollars from the Beyond Idea Grant program since 2022.
Watertown Development Company Appoints Angie Yahne as New Economic Development Project Manager
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Development Company (WDC) announced the promotion of Angie Yahne to Economic Development Project Manager. Yahne brings a combination of experience and a deep passion for community development to this crucial role. Yahne joined the WDC in January 2024 as an Executive Assistant. Her...
SDSU picked first, USD third in MVFC Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced their Preseason Poll on Monday, as well as their preseason All-Conference Teams. South Dakota State received 42 of the 44 first place votes on their way to a total of 482 votes and a spot atop the preseason poll. NDSU sits second after finishing in […]
Madison men arrested for drug charges
MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — Two Madison men are in the Minnehaha County Jail facing marijuana and cocaine charges. One pound of cocaine and seven pounds of marijuana… according to court documents, that’s what troopers found when they stopped a car in Minnehaha County. According to court documents,...
Luxury twin home offers spacious living in south Sioux Falls
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Good News: National ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ stops in Watertown
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers “Manufacturing Express” tour hit Watertown Monday with stops at Terex Utilities and Dakota Bodies. Today, the tour planned a stop at Crenlo Engineered Cabs. The tour, is hitting the road this summer for an unprecedented initiative to tell the story of the U.S....
Alpena FD Tractor Pull Returns This Weekend
The Alpena Volunteer Fire Department’s (AVFD) Annual Tractor pull is set to take place on July 27. A full afternoon of activities includes a kids pedal pull at 10:30 a.m., a car show at 12 p.m., a tractor pull at 1 p.m. and live entertainment all afternoon. Billed for...
Exciting Milestone: Blaze Pizza celebrates 10 years in Rapid City
"Blaze Pizza is celebrating their 10 years in the community in a big way with some awesome deals and helping out a nonprofit organization, Folds of Honor! You can customize your pizza at Blaze and it’s fast-fired! They have two locations in Rapid City and are a great community supporter of other organizations, locally."
19-year-old Chester woman has a need for speed
CHESTER S.D. (KELO) — The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off in a couple of weeks when thousands of bikers will be cruising the Black Hills. But there’s a young woman from Chester, South Dakota who loves riding motorcycles, only she has a need for speed. “Oh yes,” Emma...
The Scoreboard and the Corn Palace Plaza
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Construction is proceeding apace on the new Bradley’s, the successor to The Scoreboard. Once the transition is complete, The Scoreboard building will revert to the City of Mitchell. It will then be torn down to make way for an expansion of the Corn Palace Plaza. What...
Approval Granted for On-Site Beer Sales at Prairie Lake Ice Arena
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, seeks approval for a bar or tavern within the arena’s existing concession stand.
Fatal two-vehicle crash in Lincoln County under investigation
LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. - A 28-year-old man died Friday, July 19, in a two-vehicle collision five miles northeast of Beresford, SD. Initial reports indicate that Darrian O’Neal Cline, driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee, was heading east on 294th Street near 474th Avenue. Meanwhile, Michael D. Stinton was driving a Volvo semi-truck west on 294th Street. For reasons still under investigation, the Jeep crossed into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with the semi.
Applications open for 2025 SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports national Hunting Skills team
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is now accepting applications to be part of the Hunting Skills team that will participate at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. To print off an application form, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “hunting”. Mail completed applications to State 4-H Office...
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