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Cutest pet of the week: Pepe
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Pepe, and he is a 2-month-old Highlander Swiss calf. His fun fact is he was named after Pepe Le Pew because his tail is white underneath, and he lifts it in the air when he is nursing. His owner also said he is very smart and can open his own pen and get out.
Avera Medical Minute: School meals to keep your students energized & focused
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A successful school year requires sharp focus, which can be easier to achieve if your child is eating the right foods. Avera Heart Hospital dietitian Kaylee Gebhart explains what we need to know — from foods to limit to fun snack ideas and the importance of protein.
Oh deer! See video of RCFD rescuing a trapped fawn
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The cliché of a cat stuck in a tree had to come from somewhere. It seems that it still happens regularly. Though, this animal was a bit larger than a cat. Rapid City Fire Department shared this video of four of the first responders assisting a fawn out of a drainage ditch in Rapid City. They also provided some pun-ny commentary to accompany the video.
Billions In Taxes Possible For Rapid City Area From Ellsworth Expansion
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Areas around Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base look to benefit substantially from the addition of the B-21 Raider bomber at the base. Tom Johnson, the President and C-E-O of Elevate Rapid City told the Select Committee on Legislative Relationships with Ellsworth Air Force Base the impact to western South Dakota there are five to eight people moving to Rapid City every day because of the Ellsworth expansion…
This Friday: Humbird performs at Levitt at the Falls
Across KELOLAND students, faculty, and everyone in between, are gearing up for the crunch of summer coming to an end and that ring of the school bell. If that’s not music to your ears, and you’re looking for a little more summer fun, then Levitt at the Falls has you covered.
Design expertise guides expanded cheese plant to modern corporate office
This paid piece is sponsored by TSP. Balancing a forward-looking approach with 95 years of company legacy were factors when Valley Queen Cheese decided to add a new corporate office to its existing facility in Milbank. Another design goal was to provide enough space for all employees to be under...
VIKOR sails into solar energy by onboarding Trusted Electric
VIKOR, one of the leading providers of telecommunications infrastructure, providing services in more than 30 states across the U.S., has expanded its services into solar energy by onboarding Trusted Electric, Inc., a solar energy construction company based out of Storm Lake, IA. The move will expand VIKOR’s robust service offering...
KELOLAND Pet Food Drive will benefit rescue animals
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — KELOLAND’s Pet Food Drive is just two weeks away. Donations will benefit Almost Home Canine Rescue and Dakota Dachshunds Rescue. 3-month-old Lil Buddy first arrived at Almost Home Canine Rescue as a medical emergency. Some of his injuries included a broken leg and a pelvic fissure. That’s why Jennifer Dolan and her family knew they had to help.
City of Sioux Falls upgrades its mobile app
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls launched an upgraded version of its mobile app on Thursday to simplify the process for users to submit requests. The city’s app launched its app in 2019 and since then, more than 89,000 issues have been reported and resolved.
Good News: Watertown Optimist Club Helping Kids Entering Foster Care
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Children who’ve been neglected or abused can feel lost, as if they have no home or feel “invisible,” and that is where the South Dakota Department of Social Services (SD DSS) and East Central CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates step in. To further the critical mission, the Watertown Optimist Club is partnering to help provide prepped backpacks for these foster children.
Brookings-area calendar for Aug. 17-23, 2024
• Brookings AA has meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • Brookings AA has meetings at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter women’s support...
MANDING, MURDZEK ON HERMANN TROPHY WATCH LIST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – United Soccer Coaches announced on Thursday the 44 NCAA Division Women's Division I college soccer players named to the 2024 Hermann Trophy Watch List as the regular season officially gets underway. Two South Dakota State seniors were among the players recognized among the nation's best.
Upcoming Forest Moon Walk: Wild for Prescribed Fire and Smokey Bear
The Black Hills National Forest is hosting its third Moon Walk for the season on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria Prescribed Fire area. In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, join Forest staff for a walk at the Victoria Prescribed Fire area and discover the benefits of fire on the landscape. Land managers burn to reduce the severity and intensity of wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels that feed wildfires. Burning improves the overall forest health by recycling carbon and nutrients into the soil and controlling forest insects. It also increases forage for wildlife, like grass and shrubs, and improves conditions for better wildlife habitat.
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