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Salamun proposes $340 million budget for Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun released his 2025 budget proposal. The proposed budget is $340.4 million, which is almost $80 million more than in 2024. Healthily developing Rapid City is important to Salamun. “And then the growth that we’re having. You know I often say...
Contractor to pay $125,000 in damages to city
The City of Madison approved an agreement with contractor J&J Earthworks on the assessment of liquidated damages (LD) from the city's water system improvements Phase 1A and 1B projects during their Monday meeting. At their previous meeting on Aug. 5, commissioners elected to hold LD negotiations between J&J Earthworks, city...
New agreement removes voting barriers for Native Americans
A new agreement between the Justice Department and Bennett County seeks to resolve claims that the county has failed to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally open to Native American voters.
The power of friendship: lifelong friends demonstrate the importance of good friends
MOBRIDGE, S.D. (KFYR) - Good friends are a gift. We all need a friend who is there for it all; for the good stuff, the bad stuff and everything in between. In Mobridge, there’s a special friendship that’s been growing for more than a decade. The bond between these two friends can teach us all a little about the importance of friendship and acceptance.
Research, technology blend to personalize cancer care for patients at Sanford
This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. More than ever, patients have options for when, where and how they approach their cancer treatment, resulting in better outcomes and a better quality of life. At Sanford Health, a top-notch cancer care team, cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art technology help personalize a treatment plan for every patient.
Rapid City Council rejects limits on alcohol sale hours
Rapid City first responders have advocated for changes in the hours residents can purchase alcohol. However, an effort to make that adjustment died in city council. The decision came at this week’s council meeting, where council members voted down a proposal to ban alcohol sales between the hours of 7 and 10 in the morning.
Governors Place Two Inside Top Ten in First Event, Finish Fourth
The Pierre Governor golf team would wrap up the first rounds of play on Tuesday finishing in fourth place as a team as both Nick Bothun and Sawyer Sonnenschein would finish in the top ten. The trio of Bothun, Sonnenschein and Jack Bartlett each tied for seventh place in the...
Visit Watertown Outlines Strategic Plan to Drive Economic Growth and Destination Promotion
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Watertown) presented its strategic plan and accomplishments to the Watertown City Council at a recent meeting. The presentation outlined the organization’s role in promoting the city as a year-round destination and impacting the local economy. Visit Watertown...
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HOSTS ANNUAL BLOOD DONOR DAY AT ABERDEEN, MITCHELL, AND YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA DONOR CENTERS
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) LifeServe Blood Center invites the community to this year’s Blood Donor Day in an effort to boost the community blood supply during the summer, often referred to as trauma season. LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 160 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Streets to close for Sioux Falls Marathon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Marathon is set for August 25th. Numerous streets across Sioux Falls will close starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday. As runners from across the country come to Sioux Falls to participate in the marathon, half marathon and 5k, the following streets will be closed on Sunday and will reopen once the final runner clears the area:
The Corn Palace Festival Kicks Off Wednesday August 21
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The annual Corn Palace Festival begins on Mitchell’s Main Street, north of the Corn Palace, beginning at 5pm on Wednesday August 21st. Brandon Jones will be giving a free concert in the Corn Palace Plaza at 7pm to kick off the free entertainment in the Plaza. Scotty McCreery will take the Corn Palace stage on Thursday August 22, with the Battles of the Bands on Friday August 23 and Skillet in concert on Saturday August 23. For a full schedule of events go to cornpalace.com.
Krebs Brings Avera Presentation To Fort Pierre City Council
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — Avera St. Mary’s Regional President and Chief Executive Officer Shantel Krebs gave a report on St. Mary’s to the Fort Pierre City Council this week. Krebs says Avera’s partnership with the city is important…cap. Krebs says Avera has approximately 700 employees...
Here’s Your Chance to COME ON DOWN and Win!
The Spencer Radio Group proudly presents the PRICES ARE RIGHT Show at the Clay County Fair Sunday, September 8th in the climate-controlled Events Center Ballroom!. Over $11,000 in prizes guaranteed to be given away during this family-friendly one-hour show!. Doors to the ballroom open at 5pm; showtime is 5:30pm. Arrive...
South Dakota, Iowa Join Minnesota in Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
South Dakota and Iowa have now joined Minnesota and 36 other states in a civil antitrust lawsuit two of the largest concert ticket brokers in America. The suit, filed against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleges that the companies are violating Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, which is a Federal antitrust law, as well as state antitrust laws.
American Heritage Girls: Growing in faith and friendship
"The American Heritage Girls organization sounds like a great opportunity for young girls to grow in their faith, community and in themselves. The organization is looking to extend more groups in the Black Hills area. The girls get to do a lot of fun activities all across the spectrum of life and be around like-minded other girls and families. The organization is also looking into a boys group with the same values."
Sioux Falls City Council discusses Mercato building, future of aquatic center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - During Tuesday’s city council meeting in Sioux Falls, the agenda listed a handful of items that have been important community matters throughout this year. Hannah Ekwall joined Anndrea Anderson at the desk with a breakdown of what was discussed during the meeting.
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