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Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Aeronautics Commission awards $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program funds
The Watertown Regional Airport has received a $900,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program following the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 in the 2024 legislative session. The bill allocated $10 million in funding to support airport terminal projects across the state, representing a...
Harrisburg Gold comes back to defeat Aberdeen
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg Gold claimed a doubleheader sweep over Aberdeen Sunday afternoon at Dakota Access Field. Post 45 secured a 9-6 win in the opener and a 9-3 victory in game two. In game one, the Smittys jumped on top 5-2 in the second, but a four-run fourth inning catapulted the hosts into […]
Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training
The state Department of Education “glaringly omitted” substantial Native American representation during its recent Civics and History Summit, alleges the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition. In response, the department highlighted several efforts it made to include Indigenous perspectives and material. The purpose of the conference was educating teachers about how to implement a new set […] The post Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
RAGBRAI LI begins in southwest Iowa in pleasant summer conditions
GLENWOOD, Iowa — The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is now underway, as the 51st installment began in Glenwood along the Missouri River Sunday morning. The 7-day RAGBRAI will take riders on a southerly route across Iowa, making overnight stops in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Mt. Pleasant before arriving in Burlington Saturday to dip their tires in the Mississippi River.
'A natural fit:' Katie Gales-Loyd named programs coordinator at MPL
A familiar face is taking on a fresh position at the Madison Public Library, as library assistant Katie Gales-Loyd is moving to the role of programs coordinator. Gales-Loyd joined the MPL team 18 months ago, quickly finding a supportive community with plenty of eager readers. She noted that she's incredibly excited for this new opportunity and is looking forward to bringing even more exciting programs for all ages to enjoy.
Woman walking from Rapid City to the Badlands raises awareness for human trafficking
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tarita Silk is walking from Rapid City to the Badlands to raise awareness of human trafficking. Silk is taking on this journey for the week of July 20 and walking as far as she can daily. On the South Dakota Missing Persons page 19 minors...
Conditional Use Permit Approved for Watertown Christian Church's Picnic Shelter Amid Expressed Frustration
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit on July 18, 2024, allowing the Watertown Christian Church to construct a picnic shelter on its property, amid a Church Deacon expressing frustration with the process. The church, located at 201 Golf Course Road, is...
City Of Pierre Marks End Of Griffin Park Tennis Court Rehab
The City of Pierre has formally closed out a project to resurface the tennis courts in Griffin Park. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says a grant from the United States Tennis Association help make the project possible…. Tipton says the courts have seen a lot of play since the...
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