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NHSFR Rodeo Wraps Up–Team South Dakota Finishes 9th
The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the short-go and South Dakota was well represented this year. Arina Haugen from Sturgis qualified for the finals in three different events and was named the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl. In the team standings, South Dakota finished sixth in the...
South Dakota delegates look ahead to DNC
21-year-old Mohamed Mohamed of Sioux Falls will be one of 20 delegates representing South Dakota at August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The soon-to-be-junior at the University of South Dakota is the youngest of the 20.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
Those dam beavers: Rapid City's struggle with the voracious mammals
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City Parks is getting a little help limiting the damage along the creek caused by beavers. The Parks Division says beavers play an important role in Rapid Creek's watershed. However, with the number of beavers increasing, so too has the damage to trees along the creek's banks. To help limit the damage, volunteers will be helping sand-paint some of the trees.
The town that used to be beneath Pactola Reservoir
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Pactola Reservoir is a popular location for swimming and recreation, it is also home to the Black Hills’ version of Atlantis. An old illegal gold mining town, called Crook City, was once located where the Pactola Reservoir is now located. After kicking out the illegal gold miners, the town brought stores, post offices, and homes to the area.
Sisseton Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and Theft from Tribal Organization
{KXLG – Sisseton, SD} U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Amanda Joy Quinn, age 42, of Sisseton, SD, appeared before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on June 24, 2024, and pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging her with Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization. The...
Fr. Dillon finds his roots in area small towns
Catholic parishes in the area have a new priest behind the alter with Fr. Jonathan Dillon taking over the duties of serving several parishes on July 1. He replaces Fr. Tyler Dennis who has been assigned to Canon Law studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,. He...
Gold Discovery Days results listed
Winners at the annual Gold Discovery Days are as follows:. Best of Show Stock—1966 Ford Fairlane owned by Dennis Torres of Rapid City. Best of Show Car Modified—1955 Chevy Nomad owned by Ron and Judy Lacey of Custer. Best of Show Truck Stock—1970 GMC Pickup owned by Bill...
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference in Aberdeen this fall.
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference is headed to Aberdeen this fall. Registration is now open for the 2024 Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Tickets can be purchased online at nesdfamilyviolence.com. The two-day conference features keynote speakers from across...
Raptors of South Dakota Visit Belle Fourche
Presenter Madison Hoffman introduces the audience to a beautiful barn owl and answers questions from the audience. She explained, “We feed as close to a natural diet for each species as we possibly can. We feed mouse, rat, rabbit, chicken, quail, chipmunk, squirrel, and prairie dog.”. Madison demonstrates the...
Changes coming to trophy buffalo licenses in Custer State Park
South Dakota officials are changing trophy bison hunting laws in the sate to allow archery hunting and are increasing the number of licenses available. Trophy bison in Custer State Park will now be allowed to be harvested with a bow. Previous law set by the department restricted hunters to using a high-power rifle.
Representing his culture; Pine Ridge 17 year old wins Guinness World Record title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Imagine having more than 5 feet of hair cascading down your back. Reuben Looks Twice Jr. says he’s proud to represent the Lakota tribe after winning the Guinness World Record title for “world’s longest hair on a male teenager.”. “It’s not...
Pierre Storm Clean-Up Could Take Another Week
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Pierre is looking pretty good following days of clean up from a severe windstorm that blew thought the community in the overnight of July 13th and 14th. Pierre Solid Waste Superintendent Val Keller says tree debris is now surpassed the 700 ton mark…. While the city...
SDSU's Jimmy Rogers is excited to showcase new talent this fall
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -It was Media Day for Missouri Valley football coaches. And for Jimmy Rogers, he’s been excited for this season ever since his team went back to back as FCS champs in Frisco. That squad was loaded with talent and experience in his first year...
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