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Gettysburg schools going device free for 2024-25
When classes begin for the coming school year, students in the Gettysburg, South Dakota, School District won’t have access to their cell phones, smart watches or other electronic devices during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the district’s smartphone policy has evolved over the years. Mikkelsen says...
Yankton Man in Custody after 4-Week Search
A man who escaped authorities after a June chase into Cedar County has been apprehended in Lesterville following an armed standoff on Monday. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says Jason Lee Sitzman, who is wanted on charges from both South Dakota and Iowa, was arrested after law enforcement located him at a Lesterville residence.
Try It Tuesday: Working out at the YMCA HIIT Class
"The HIIT Class at the YMCA was challenging but a good workout! Danny was helpful to explain everything to me and was a thorough teacher. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training that includes short bursts of working out like burpees or push ups. The Y has so many options for group classes and they are always adding and changing things up too."
Wilmot High School to Implement Successful JAG Program
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Jobs for America's Graduates – South Dakota (JAG-SD) celebrated their 15th anniversary of empowering at-risk youth nationwide. The event at the Cherapa Place Interconnect highlighted the program's success and future plans, including exciting news for Wilmot. JAG-SD boasts a remarkable track record. Since its...
Outdoor Campus expansion could allow for archery tournaments in the future, director says
The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is beginning an expansion that will cost between $6.7 and $7.1 million, David Parker, Director of the Outdoor Campus said. Besides a remodel of the museum in 2011, Parker said the Outdoor Campus has not expanded since it opened in 1997, while the city has grown exponentially...
Redeeming Roots Daycare Coming to Yankton
A new daycare is coming to Yankton. Koty Frick, who is a co-founder of Redeeming Roots, along with Savannah Wise, says that Redeeming Roots is a Montessori daycare designed to help children develop at their own pace. Wise says that the idea was inspired by a childcare survey that was...
5 homes top million-dollar mark in sales report
The most expensive residential sale for the week of July 1 was $1.3 million for a two-story home in a neighborhood with three parks. The 5,700-square-foot home was built in 1988 in The Park in Tuthill Highlands in southeast Sioux Falls. It has five bedrooms and four bathroms. Four other...
Sioux Falls Little League team has bonded quickly and is looking forward to Midwest Regional
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Fall Little League team had a great weekend in Rapid City. After losing their first game in State Tournament they roared back to win every game and advance to the Regional Tournament in Indiana. This is the 4th straight year for Sioux...
Augustana adding neuroscience major this fall
Augustana University is offering a new neuroscience major this fall. The school began offering a neuroscience minor in Fall 2022, but university officials say due to increased interest, the school decided to add a major. Alex Kloth is the associate professor of biology and program director of neuroscience. “We’ve just...
Olson selected as USD’s 36th NCAA Postgraduate Scholar
VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota track and field athlete Luke Olson has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for his dedication in the classroom and on the track. Olson will receive a one-time $10,000 scholarship to be used for postgraduate study. The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship program was created in 1964 to...
Showered With Hope: Helping those in the community
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) –After spending time outside on a hot summer day, it always feels good to clean up with a shower. But not everyone has that luxury. That’s where Showered With Hope comes in. Ted Hayward was once in a bad spot and just needed a...
Pin Twisters Pink Ladies Make Local Donation
Earlier this month, Pin Twisters Pink Ladies Dart League presented funds raised during their season to a local woman battling cancer, Evelyn Moralez. “The Pink Ladies raised a total of $1200 during the season and chose to donate it to Evelyn,” explained Pin Twisters co-owner Betsy Schroeder. “We had 13 two-man teams that were co-ed or just women teams. Pin Twisters Pink Ladies is our non-profit organization to raise money for those struggling with cancer. The Pink ladies were established in South Dakota to raise money for women with breast cancer and their motto is ‘No One Fights Alone.’” A longtime Wessington Springs Humm-Dinger convenience store employee, Moralez was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in fall 2023 and earlier this year in February, she underwent a double mastectomy. After struggling with serious complications from her surgery that required hospitalization, she is now undergoing chemotherapy treatment and will begin radiation next month.
Engagement Announcement: Lutter to Wed Teichmeier in October
Jim Lutter of Gann Valley is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Becky Lutter to Shane Teichmeier, son of Larry and Mary Teichmeier of Cairo, NE. The bride to be is a 2007 graduate of WSHS, 2011 graduate of SDSU and a 2015 graduate of Kansas State University where she received her degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is employed by Buffalo County Bison in Gann Valley, SD as a veterinary herd manager.
Pierre Man Pleads To Pierre City Commission To Suspend Home Demolition Orders
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Pierre man is seeking more time before the City of Pierre demolishes two homes the man was told to improve. Jason Glodt is representing Derek Olson and Sunset Rivers L-L-C. He has two requests of the city…. Glodt says Olson has tried his best to...
Class ‘A’ legion playoff bracket set
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The stage is set for the class ‘A’ playoffs as seven teams are looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament. CLASS ‘A’ BRACKET Harrisburg Gold is the top-seed and they’re set to host Rapid City Post 320. Brookings is the lone team to punch their ticket to state. […]
Traffic rising ahead of 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A week out from the start of the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, traffic around the Black Hills is picking up. That’s according to South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Allen. Allen, speaking with KELOLAND News from Rapid City, said there has been an...
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