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Library friends add green space
Bentley Pater (left) and Mark Moeller with Pater Landscaping of Pipestone carry one of three benches into place Wednesday morning, July 10, as part of the beautification project at the Rock County Library in Luverne. Mavis Fodness/Rock County Star Herald Photo.
Track mentors gain state recognition
Al Stoakes and coach Pete Janiszeski recently received statewide honors. Stoakes was named Minnesota Class A Track and Field Volunteer of the Year. Janiszeski is the Minnesota Class A Girls Track and Field Head Coach of the Year. Jason Berghorst/Rock County Star Herald Photo.
Missing woman found safe in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A post being shared on social media prompted Richland County authorities to search for a missing woman. Several people reached out to Valley News Live on Wednesday with concerns surrounding a Facebook account and the alleged abuse being documented on it. A video on that Facebook page shows a woman repeatedly saying “stop” and crying out for help.
From small-town SD to Nashville
LESTERVILLE, S.D. (KELO) – Tennessee might be the birthplace of country music, but out on a South Dakota farmhouse’s front porch, you can feel the soul of the music. “This is where country music is,” singer/songwriter Elizabeth Jo said. “We live the life of country music. I think it’s a lifestyle. I think it’s a way of life and family and friends and love stories, sad stories.”
The Price Is Right contestant helps St. Francis House with a new washer and dryer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Every once in a while you see a South Dakotan come on down during The Price is Right game show, it’s rare, but when it happens it’s exciting to watch them; especially when they win something. But what one Sioux Falls man...
Talks start for south Sioux Falls to have an outdoor pool by 2029
Sioux Falls Councilor David Barranco says he wants to see a new outdoor pool on the city's south side by the summer of 2029, and a committee will soon be taking a look at how best to make that goal happen. Barranco said in an interview Tuesday that the committee would include city...
Proposed Minnehaha County cuts draw crowd
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two Minnehaha County commissioners say it’s time for South Dakota’s largest county to consider a home rule charter. The proposal would replace the roles of auditor, register of deeds and treasurer, which are currently picked by voters, with a single finance officer selected by the county commission.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
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