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SDSU faculty member among ‘25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology’
Anne Fennell, a distinguished professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, has been named one of 25 inspiring women in the field of plant biology by the American Society of Plant Biologists. "Dr. Fennell’s recognition as one of the top 25 women in her...
Goodwin-area Community Gathers to Discuss Proposed Large Dairy Operation
{KXLG - Goodwin, SD} Upwards of 150 people showed up at a public information town hall organized by Mayor Mike Fieber in Goodwin on May 30th to discuss the potential of a large dairy operation looking at being constructed near the community by Riverview LLP. Mayor Fieber mentions that he...
Breezy again tomorrow: Storm Center PM Update — Thursday, June 6
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It has been a warm day across KELOLAND with lots of sunshine. High temperatures have been in the mid 70s to low 80s. These temperatures are near normal. The wind has been a different story. Here is a look at some of the peak...
North Central Ag and Climate Conference brings together best regional research, outreach
SDSU Extension invites agriculture and climate professionals to attend the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference. The conference brings together the best agricultural and climatological applied research, extension and outreach in the region with a series of keynote speakers, panels and presentations. It is from July 31 to Aug. 1,...
Teen Challenge of the Dakotas
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Teen Challenge of the Dakotas is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota. The goal of the organization is to take young men who have been in trouble with the law and to help them turn their lives around. The highly successful program has helped hundreds of men turn...
Brookings is the fastest growing city in South Dakota
(The Center Square) – Most of South Dakota’s largest cities experienced population growth over the last few years as the state added thousands of new housing units since 2020, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Brookings experienced the largest percentage increase from April 2020 to...
Celibate Nuns in Watertown Trying to Save Daycare
WATERTOWN, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A recently vacated 14,000-square-foot building that for decades housed local nuns is ready to save Watertown’s largest child care operation from closing. Like so many communities, Watertown is struggling to make child care work. It’s too expensive for many families to afford, yet not profitable enough...
Lake Area Tech College Expands Dental Programs with New Instructor Position and Degrees
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has shown more growth as the college requested a new Dental Instructor position and new programs that the School Board approved tonight. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson explains more... The first program expands existing courses, focusing on dental assisting. The college...
More than 500 firefighters head to Watertown
The City of Watertown will host the 138th Annual State Fire School from June 13 to 15. This event, organized by the South Dakota Firefighters Association, will bring more than 500 firefighters and EMS personnel from across the state to Watertown for intensive training. State Fire School is an annual event designed to provide education for firefighters. It offers a variety of classes ranging from gas leak management, pump operations to public education on fire safety. The...
Local Volga man injured in moped crash
{KXLG - Volga, SD} A Vespa moped accident at the intersection of Kasan Ave and 1st St resulted in injuries for a local man on June 3, 2024. Tom Smith, 70, of Volga, was found by emergency crews after losing control of his moped for reasons yet to be determined.
Authorities in Watertown investigating vandalism
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — Watertown Police want the public’s help in solving a vandalism incident at the waterfront in City Park. Police said in a Facebook post that an individual shook a lamp post until the glass broke. About $3,000 in damage was caused. A black two-door pickup...
SDSU respiratory care program honored
For the fifth consecutive year, the respiratory care program at South Dakota State University has been honored for achieving 100% Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success. The President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success is awarded by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. SDSU is one of a select few...
Dairy Fest continues to grow
VOLGA, S.D. — The 11th annual South Dakota Dairy Fest was held May 30 – June 1 at locations in Brookings and Volga. The event kicked off the evening of May 30 with the Got Milk Gala at the Dakotah Bank Center in Brookings. Michelle Rook of Farm Journal emceed the program. Michelle Miller, aka “The Farm Babe,” entertained the gathering with her humorous takes on farm life.
Baggett shares Jack London expertise through research, symposium
Paul Baggett, associate professor and graduate coordinator of English in the South Dakota State University School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies, can call himself more than just a Jack London fan. Years of his academic inquiry have been dedicated to London’s life and works, and to the impact of all of it on the humanities.
Former lawmaker Turbak Berry will lead new group supporting abortion-rights amendment
Organizers of the campaign to enshrine abortion rights in the South Dakota state constitution announced Friday that Democratic former lawmaker, former magistrate judge and Watertown lawyer Nancy Turbak Berry will lead a new group supporting the effort. Turbak Berry will chair the Freedom Amendment Coalition to support the Nov. 5...
Watertown Police Arrest Four Suspects in Connection with Fraudulent Credit Card Scheme
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Watertown Police Department has arrested four individuals linked to a series of fraudulent credit card transactions. On the evening of June 1st, 2024, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of 29th Street SE following reports of suspicious credit card activity. The investigation quickly led to the identification and arrest of the suspects at a location in the 500 block of Arrow Avenue NE.
Preview of City Council Work Session on Flood Management, City Hall, & Golf Course
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown City Council will hold a work session on Monday, June 10th, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Community Room of the Police Department. The work session aims to discuss upcoming agenda items for the June 17th City Council meeting. Typically, work sessions are...
West-side Lake Kampeska Trail Expansion Begins June 10
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The SD Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the City of Watertown Public Works Department, is set to begin work on the Lake Kampeska Trail – Phase 3A and 3B on Monday, June 10, 2024, weather permitting. The project is slated for completion by...
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