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House built by Sioux City student goes to South Dakota flood victims
(Radio Iowa) – A South Dakota couple who lost their home in this year’s flooding are getting a replacement built by Sioux City High School students. Dave and Judy Oberg put in the winning bid on the house and finally got it Wednesday after a two-month wait. “Well, we lost everything in the flood, lost our home that we’ve had for 50 years, and we got a phone call saying this house was available. We put a bid in on it. Won the bid, and here we are today,” Judy says. “Yeah, we drove down the day that we got the phone call, or the next day, I guess, they said they could open up the building, and we came down take a look at it, and we walked into the house and just loved to lay out and loved everything about it,” Dave says.
Probation violation leads to felony drug charge against Mason City woman
MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa woman wanted for a probation violation is jailed for illegal drugs. Tara Mae Klein, 40 of Mason City, is charged with a class “B” controlled substance violation. The Mason City Police Department says a warrant was issued for Klein’s arrest...
One Month Left to Claim $500,000 Prize for Iowa Lottery Ticket Sold in North Iowa
There is less than one month left for someone to claim a $500,000 Powerball prize that was won with a ticket sold in North Iowa this past spring. The Iowa Lottery is reminding players to double-check their tickets for the half-million dollar winning ticket purchased at Kwik Star at 1502 South Federal Avenue in Mason City in mid-March. The prize will expire on September 12th if it is not claimed by the deadline.
Flyers outside Latino-owned businesses in Hampton labeled as 'hate crime' by community
HAMPTON, Iowa — Early Tuesday morning, flyers were posted outside Latino-owned businesses in Hampton in Franklin County in North Central Iowa. The flyers read in part, "Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit, Trump 2024." Staff at one of the Latino businesses in downtown Hampton say the flyer was a slap in...
With State Fair 1 week out, a refresh on parking, pricing and more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Great Minnesota Get-Together is now just one week away.Over 12 consecutive days, a total of close to 2 million people are expected to visit the state fairgrounds. New this year: six additional food vendors, 30 new food items and even an iOS and Android app. Fair organizers are reminding anyone planning a trip to do just that – plan. It starts with getting to the fair, and there are options, including:31 free park and ride locations13 sites featuring state fair express bus service (for a small fee)Two designated drop off zones for app-based ridesharing servicesMetro Transit...
Oh deer! See video of RCFD rescuing a trapped fawn
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The cliché of a cat stuck in a tree had to come from somewhere. It seems that it still happens regularly. Though, this animal was a bit larger than a cat. Rapid City Fire Department shared this video of four of the first responders assisting a fawn out of a drainage ditch in Rapid City. They also provided some pun-ny commentary to accompany the video.
Vicious dog attack leaves dog dead and owner injured
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A small dog is dead and its owner is injured after being attacked by four pit bulls in a northeast Sioux Falls neighborhood. On Sunday morning, Sioux Falls Animal Control was called to East Russell Street and North Chicago Avenue. “When we arrived on...
Conference aims to help integrate faith into the workplace
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - People gathered to share their faith and how it can apply to their professional business lives on Thursday. The 2024 Faith and Business Conference was held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to bring together CEOs, business owners, managers, community leaders, and individuals who seek to integrate their faith into the workplace.
Conde Man Found Guilty of Exploiting Elderly Person’s Finances in South Dakota
{KXLG – Conde, SD} A 60-year-old man from Conde, SD, has been convicted of multiple counts related to the financial exploitation of an elderly person. Ronald Peter Clemensen was found guilty by a Spink County Jury on Tuesday, facing charges that could result in a maximum sentence of 100 years in prison.
Great Plains Zoo welcomes new giraffe, meerkats
The Great Plains Zoo has one tall new addition and five much smaller ones. A reticulated giraffe named Mario arrived earlier this week from Lincoln Children’s Zoo, where he was born two years ago. “Mario’s keepers from Lincoln say he is a confident and curious giraffe,” the Great Plains...
Fraud Investigation Launched at South Dakota DMV
An investigation into alleged fraud at the South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles is underway. Authorities say a former employee is accused of creating numerous fake motor vehicle titles to secure loans. A Division of Criminal Investigation has uncovered 13 forged vehicle titles by the former employee between 2016 and...
Former Sioux Valley Hospital leader Lyle Schroeder dies
Lyle Schroeder, who served as longtime president of Sioux Valley Hospital, now Sanford Health, has died. Schroeder spent more than 35 years at Sioux Valley, beginning in housekeeping and maintenance and leading to decades of service as president and CEO. As general chairman and coordinator of Forward Sioux Falls, Schroeder...
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