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Congressman tells new citizens that America should thank them
SIOUX FALLS – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, told a gathering of grateful new American citizens Friday that Americans should be grateful to them. “I’m not just here to say congratulations and welcome, I’m also here to say thank you,” he said. During Johnson’s short...
South Dakota Supreme Court remands Summit Carbon Pipeline case to lower court
(The Center Square) - The South Dakota Supreme Court is asking a lower court to revisit questions about the status of Summit Carbon Solutions and its authorization to conduct surveys on private land. The company announced the 2,500-mile pipeline in December 2021, which includes Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Minnesota. The pipeline ends in a North Dakota carbon capture facility.South Dakota landowners are battling with the company in court. They said in two separate court cases that Summit was not a common carrier and carbon...
Man injured in a 2-vehicle/bike crash Saturday morning
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — A man received serious injuries after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle north of Hartford Saturday morning. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety, at 9:09 a.m., a 60-year-old was riding his bicycle eastbound on 254th Street, about seven miles north of Hartford. A pickup towing a trailer with haybales was also traveling eastbound on 254th Street behind the bicyclist. A GMC Sierra, driven by a 71-year-old male, was traveling eastbound behind the pickup on the same street.
Full marathon canceled; Milbank EDA grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, August 23. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. The Sioux Falls Marathon has canceled their full-marathon portion of the race due to high temperatures expected Sunday, according to a news release from organizers.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe elects its first female president
The voters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe elected their first female president on Thursday. According to unofficial results posted late Thursday night, tribal council member Kathleen Wooden Knife prevailed by a vote of 1,192-870 in the presidential election over Steve DeNoyer Jr. The tribe also elected a woman to serve as vice president, choosing council […]
Jackley joins other AGs in demanding answers from Temu about alleged connections with China
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley joined 20 other Attorneys General in demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party, data collection practices, and possible labor violations. In a letter to the President of Temu and the CEO of...
Barnes Canyon Fire contained at 14.7 acres
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (KELO) — The Barnes Canyon Fire in Custer State Park is contained at 14.7 acres. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fire was first reported on Wednesday. The fire fighting crews on site are the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Custer State Park, U.S. Forest Service and many volunteer firefighter departments.
‘Axe-citing’ sport grows in popularity
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Axe throwing can be dated back to the 19th century, however, in more modern times the sport has gained popularity. According to the Axe It Out website Rapid City is the city’s first-ever axe-throwing venue. Before starting the business, Melissa Bonham, owner of Axe-It-Out...
‘A staple’: Why new owners bought Casa del Rey
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Casa del Rey hopes to reopen its doors mid-September. After closing in July, its new owners said they immediately got to work to keep the restaurant in town. “Now that it’s out, all my friends are calling going, ‘What in the world? You didn’t...
Welcoming new faces on campus
Erica Cung will join the mathematics department, teaching AP Statistics and Honors Algebra 2. She will be substituting for her sister, math teacher Dr. Bianca Cung, who will be on maternity leave. “Before I worked at Harker, I was a substitute teacher in South Dakota in the Rapid City Area...
KELOLAND Living Book Club: “Anxious People”
Take a moment and imagine you’re on the hunt for a new place to live. You decide to attend an open house for an apartment thinking it may be the perfect fit, when suddenly you, along with the other perspective home hunters, are taken hostage. It sounds like a worst-case scenario and likely would result in a bit of anxiety.
South Dakota State University Extension Honors Outstanding 4-H Volunteers at State Fair
{KXLG – Huron, SD} South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is proud to announce the recognition of twelve dedicated volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the 4-H program in South Dakota. The ceremony will occur on September 1st, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Five...
EXC!TE Watertown Revamps Programming Format for Enhanced Member Value
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} EXC!TE Watertown, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through professional and personal development, is implementing a significant change in its programming format. Designed to cater more effectively to members' needs and expand its reach within the Watertown community, the new approach focuses on fostering connections and growth opportunities.
Candid conversations at city's Join Jameson event
A pair of community members stopped by The Depot at 315 South Egan Avenue on Aug. 22, for the recently rebranded Join Jameson event from the City of Madison. The event is an opportunity for residents to come and have candid conversations with Madison City Administrator Jameson Berreth, who described it as a fantastic opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their thoughts in low-stress discussions on the city and its community.
Codington County to hold child care forum next week
Child care is an ongoing issue in Watertown. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 28, community leaders will get together at the Lake Area Technical College Student Center's fourth-floor room to speak about Watertown's childcare issues. This gathering aims to find solutions and plan future actions to address the community’s child care needs. Those who are interested in understanding this important issue better and hearing the discussion from community leaders are invited to attend. Public comment will be taken at the end of the meeting, if time allows. Child care conversations: Codington County needs more than $21M in bridge repair work, daycare issues This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Codington County to hold child care forum next week
Volunteers get to work at Graceland Cemetery
In Emily Dickinson's "I died for Beauty," she ruminates on the universality of death, ending on the affecting final line, "we talked between the rooms, / until the moss had reached our lips, / and covered up our names." At Madison's Graceland Cemetery, volunteers gathered to clear the moss — or more accurately, lichen — from headstones throughout the site, revealing the names and histories trapped beneath.
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