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Dakota M. Rodriguez Charged with Felonies: 4th degree rape & solicitation of a minor
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Dakota M. Rodriguez has been formally charged with two counts of Rape in the Fourth Degree, a Class 3 Felony, and one count of Solicitation of a Minor, a Class 4 Felony. The charges, which are violations of South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) 22-22-1(5) & 22-6-1(6) for the rape charges, and SDCL 22-24A-5(1) & 22-6-1(7) for the solicitation charge, have led to an advisement of rights and authorization to plead guilty.
All-ESD softball team released; Watertown, Aberdeen athletes fill the list
Seniors Jade Lund and Kinsley Van Gilder of Watertown have been named to the 2024 All-Eastern South Dakota Conference softball team. Lund is a repeat selection from 2023. State AA Softball: State Class AA softball tournament closes with four games Saturday in Aberdeen. ...
Clark-Willow Lake golfer Roehrich wins state title, gets text from LPGA pro Kim Kaufman
BROOKINGS — Don't bet against Clark-Willow Lake freshman Brynn Roehrich someday getting her name alongside LPGA professional Kim Kaufman on the sign welcoming people to Clark. Roehrich was born in 2009, the same year that Kaufman (a Clark native) closed out her stellar high school career with a fourth-state B championship before eventually becoming a professional golfer. ...
Upcoming Primary Election in Codington County, Polling Information
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Voting citizens of Codington County, prepare to exercise your democratic rights in the upcoming primary election. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, this pivotal event will occur across all county voting precincts. Election Day Details. Polling Hours: The polls will open bright and early at 7:00...
More scattered rain chances Tuesday; Drier and windy pattern ahead
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The weather Monday morning started quiet after a round of storms and severe weather last night. Pockets of locally heavy rain feel in the Watertown area. Over 4″ was estimated on doppler radar near Estelline. The Watertown airport picked up 1.13″. Sioux Falls...
Former South Dakota, SDSU Assistant Coach Jewett Lands at Creighton
Mike Jewett has been a longtime assistant basketball coach in our area, spending time with both South Dakota State and most recently with USD. Now, following the coaching change down in Vermillion, the Augustana alum has a new coaching home. After spending just one year with the Coyotes under Coach...
Arrow's Triumph: Watertown Girls AA Golf Team Clinches Championship at SDHSAA State Golf
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} The Watertown Arrows Girls AA Golf team emerged champions at the 2024 SDHSAA Class AA Girls State Golf Championships. The Hillcrest Golf and Country Club event saw the Arrows secure the title with a total score of +73 over two rounds, edging out their closest competitor, Mitchell, by a mere three strokes.
Area Class B girls & boys, Class A girls begin play in state high school golf tournaments
BROOKINGS — Clark-Willow Lake freshman Brynn Roehrich is only three shots off the lead after the opening day of the state Class B high school girls golf tournament at the Edgebrook Golf Course. Roehrich shot a 9-over 79 on Monday and trails overall leader Jadyn McDonald of Chester by...
Cardinal Girls Golf Team Places Ninth at State
The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal golf team finished their season at the state tournaments in Brookings on Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th. The girls tournament was held at Edgebrook Golf Course, while the boys tournament was held at Brookings Country Club. The girls team finished ninth overall...
More South Dakota State Graduates Choosing to Stay in Brookings
A new study by the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce reveals a rising trend of South Dakota State University (SDSU) graduates choosing to remain in Brookings post-graduation. In 2022, the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce began investigating how many SDSU graduates were planning to start their careers in Brookings. Initial findings showed only about 7% of students intended to stay, a number deemed extremely low.
De Smet Golfers Compete at State Tournament
Members of the De Smet Bulldog golf team took part in the state golf tournaments in Brookings on Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th. The girls tournament was held at Edgebrook Golf Course, and the boys tournament was held at Brookings Country Club. For the girls team, Brooke Jennings...
Dolphin swimmers produce 110 first-place finishes at the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Forty-one Watertown Area Swim Club swimmers combined to produce 110 first-place finishes over the weekend in the 2024 Too Cool for the Outdoor Pool swim meet in the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center. The meet is the only home meet of the long-course season for the Dolphins. Collins DeBoer (9-10 girls),...
2024 FCS Top 25: No. 1 South Dakota State Football Preview
South Dakota State ranks No. 1 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. The Jackrabbits won their second straight FCS national championship last year, beating Montana 23-3 to finish 15-0 overall. Here’s a look at the 2024 SDSU football squad, which has 28 seniors on the roster. Returning...
Watertown to host annual State Fire School
Firefighters and EMS personnel from around the state are meeting in Watertown to attend training. From June 13 to 15, Watertown hosts the 138th annual State Fire School. The South Dakota Firefighters Association is expecting over 500 people to attend. Organizers said the school offers hands-on training with live fire...
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