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Watertown girls win first golf title in 45 years
YANKTON, S.D. (KELO) — The Watertown girls golf team secured their first state championship since 1979, following a strong showing at Hillcrest Country Club in Yankton. The Arrows were in a tight battle throughout the tournament, but they’d go on to edge Mitchell by just three shots. Mitchell did grab the individual champion as Allison […]
Watertown girls, Mitchell's Allison Meyerink claim titles at Class AA state golf tournament
YANKTON — A year after losing in a playoff, Mitchell’s Allison Meyerink capped her senior year by winning medalist honors at the Class AA state golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club Tuesday. Meyerink shot rounds of 75-74 (149) to edge Aberdeen Central’s Olivia Braun (150) by one stroke....
State-U rivalry game among several national television dates for SDSU & USD football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Rushmore State’s biggest rivalry will have it’s biggest stage ever this October. ESPN announced their television schedule and, as part of a new deal with the Missouri Valley Football Conference to televise two of the league’s games nationally each season on one of their linear networks, October 26th’s game between South Dakota and South Dakota State from Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings will be nationally televised.
Hamlin's Gracelyn Leiseth qualifies for Division I track and field meet
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In her first collegiate track and field season, Hamlin High School graduate Gracelyn Leiseth is headed to nationals. The University of Florida freshman women’s track and field thrower recently qualified for the Division I NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Leiseth placed third in the...
Watertown Police express disappointment over multiple vandalized areas
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} The Watertown Police Department has issued a statement expressing their profound disappointment following a series of vandalism incidents in the community. The recent damage inflicted upon the Disc Golf course signage, along with broken range flags, damaged baffles, and target supports at the gun range, has caused considerable disquiet.
Bramble Park Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of New Bison Calves
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Bramble Park Zoo announced two American bison calves join the zoo family, captivating visitors with their playful antics and striking red coats. The zoo’s Plains Exhibit, a slice of the natural prairie landscape, is home to the new family members. The young bison are already...
KXLG News Preview: A look ahead at the Watertown City Council Meeting
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News looks ahead to the upcoming Watertown City Council meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and that can also be streamed on the City's YouTube channel and Facebook Page. The consent agenda contains items approved by the Council typically without any public...
SDSU Extension offering livestock water testing across state
South Dakota State University Extension is offering on-site livestock water testing services across the state and encouraging producers to take advantage. “It’s never too early to start testing your water,” said Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. “Your animals’ health should not be the indicator of water quality. Be proactive and test the water prior to turnout to protect yourself from loss in productivity or death.”
Give the Gift of Life: Blood Drive at Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center on June 13
{KXLG – Clear Lake, SD} The Community Blood Bank, in partnership with Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center, is gearing up to host a blood drive on Thursday, June 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is a call to action for potential donors and a gesture of gratitude, as participants will receive an All-American t-shirt and a $10 Hy-Vee gift card as a token of appreciation.
Stolen Car Chase Ends with Arrests in Codington County
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} A late-night traffic stop on Saturday night turned into a pursuit and arrest for two Sioux Falls residents. Codington County Sheriff's Deputies located a stolen Toyota Prius at a convenience store east of Watertown shortly after 11:30 pm on June 1st. When deputies attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver sped away, initiating a short chase west on Highway 212.
Castlewood softball is truly a family affair
While it’s not rare to see siblings playing high school sports together in South Dakota, Castlewood brings it to a new level. The Warriors have an impressive six sets of sisters on this year’s squad. The Akin’s, Goens’, Jacobsen’s, Kudrna’s, Wilson’s, and Horn’s certainly have one thing in...
Avera Medical Minute: Resilience & recovery through joint replacements
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - For most people, the thought of one surgery is enough to give them pause. As the saying goes, life tends to get in the way. That was true for one Watertown man, and in this Avera Medical Minute, we show you how years of putting off surgery led to a rather unique journey in the hopes of eliminating painful achy joints.
Aberdeen Central's Olivia Braun grabs lead in race for Class AA girls golf championship
YANKTON — Aberdeen Central and Watertown are very much a part of a three-way battle for the state Class AA high school girls golf tournament. Play opened Monday with 18 holes at the Hillcrest Golf and Country Club and concluded with defending champion Mitchell (331) holding a one-shot lead of Aberdeen Central (332) and a two-shot advantage over Watertown (333). Fourth-place O'Gorman is 12 shots behind Watertown. ...
State Class AA softball tournament closes with four games Saturday in Aberdeen.
ABERDEEN — Sioux Falls Lincoln completed a perfect season with another Class AA championship and Watertown closed with a seventh-place victory in the State High School Softball Tournament that concluded on Saturday. The Class AA all-tourney team included Madison Evans and Keirra Lubovich of Sioux Falls Lincoln; Cora Payne and Madelyn Ducheneaux of Harrisburg; Brooklyn Herrera and Ashleyn Johnson of Sioux Falls Jefferson; Emma Hensley and Ava Brink of Sioux Falls Washington; Bailey Kokesh of Rapid City...
Chester girls lead class ‘B’ state golf after Day 1
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The Chester girls golf team leads the field, following the opening day of the class ‘B’ state golf tournament in Brookings. The Flyers are seven shots ahead of Miller who sits in second place. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS You can view full results here.
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