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My name is Joanie Holm. I am a certified nurse practitioner in Brookings, South Dakota and I am the person fortunate to have been the life partner of the original Prairie Doc, Richard P. Holm, M.D. Rick and I were married for 40 years before his passing in March of 2020.
Burglary suspects arrested after Watertown pursuit
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two men suspected of crimes in Sioux Falls and Brookings were found in a stolen vehicle in Watertown on Saturday. According to the Codington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located a stolen Toyota Prius at a convenience store east of Watertown around 11:33 p.m. on June 1. When they attempted to make a traffic stop, the vehicle fled and a pursuit on Highway 212 was initiated.
Notice of Post-Election Audit
Notice is hereby given that the Post-Election Audit for the Brookings County Primary Election will be conducted on the 24th day of June, 2024 at 9 o’clock a.m. at the following location: 520 3rd St., Suite 310 (Chambers), Brookings, SD 57006. Dated this 13th day of June, 2024. Lori...
Watertown girls golf earns first state title since 1979
YANKTON, SD (KELO) — The Watertown girls golf team brought home the class ‘AA’ state crown on Tuesday snagging Mitchell’s chance at back-to-back state titles. 1979 was the last time Watertown claimed a state title, 45 years later, the Arrows finished with a score of 649 to win the title. Freshman Gabi Olson helped close […]
South Dakota State University Announces Spring 2024 Dean's List
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (June 10, 2024) — More than 3,300 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the sping 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum...
BERKLAND JOINS SDSU COACHING STAFF
BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota State head volleyball coach Dan Georgalas has announced the addition of Karly Berkland to the Jackrabbit staff. Berkland will serve as a graduate assistant coach. "It's a first for our program to expand our staff to four total coaches and I couldn't be happier with Karly's impact so far," said Georgalas. "She's a strong volleyball mind with great Division I playing experience who has already made an impact in our gym. Her feedback on serve receive and defensive techniques is high-level and I'm excited to have a young coach with such a promising future join...
Brookings Celebrates Tourism with Annual Awards
{KXLG –Brookings, SD} Visit Brookings recently held a week-long celebration to highlight the role of the visitor industry in the city and across the state. Four outstanding individuals and organizations were recognized with annual tourism awards during this event. Jeff Holm, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and...
SDHC Shifts Gears, Offering Veterans Writing Workshops in Brookings and Rapid City
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} The South Dakota Humanities Council (SDHC) is transitioning its veterans’ program from a writing contest to a series of in-person workshops focused on storytelling and creative expression. For the past seven years, SDHC has hosted a successful Veterans’ Story Writing Contest, providing a platform...
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'Hard work is paying off' - Mahpiya Luta's Ashlan Carlow-Blount emerges as Division I college basketball prospect
PINE RIDGE — Ashlan Carlow-Blount was offered her first college basketball scholarship on May 28, and then the emotions set in. The Mahpiya Luta High School junior-to-be recently received her first college basketball scholarship offer from Division I North Dakota, culminating years of hard work for the rising prospect.
Primary elections; deadly Tea shooting; Watertown pursuit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, June 4. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. The South Dakota Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 4. Here’s a few things you should know before heading to the polls.
SDSU Extension offering hands-on learning opportunity at West River Field School
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension is offering western South Dakota residents a hands-on agricultural learning opportunity at one of its research farms. The West River Field School is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT on June 18, 2024, at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis. It is free, and lunch will be provided.
Local high schoolers fishing in national tournament
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — Two lifelong friends are traveling from South Dakota to South Carolina to compete in a national fishing tournament. Max Flatten and Sam Spies are both from Watertown and played on the same baseball team as children. However, Spies’ family moved to Sioux Falls when they were in the second grade.
Six Watertown lacrosse teams among 34 set to play in NPLL tourney at the Anza Soccer Complex
Watertown gets its turn to host the Northern Plains Lacrosse League's matches this weekend at the ANZA Soccer Complex. Thirty-four teams are scheduled to compete including Watertown Warriors' teams in varsity boys and girls, junior varsity girls, U14 boys, U12 boys and U10 mixed. Games start at 9 a.m. each...
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