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Celebrating 50 Years: The Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society
"The Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society are a nonprofit club that promotes the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. The group meets every month and also does fun field trips. They also host a show each year. There are a lot of natural resources here in the Black Hills area, so there are many opportunities to search, collect and explore. They are always taking new members!"
Rock band in uniform headline ‘Military Appreciation Night’ at Summer Nights
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The 147th South Dakota Army National Guard band - also known as ‘Sergeant Rock’ - headlined a lively Summer Nights concert in downtown Rapid City Thursday. This iteration of the weekly concert series was Military Appreciation Night. Other members of the Army National...
Tax discussion highlights tension between residential and agricultural property owners
Testimony to a legislative committee Tuesday in Pierre highlighted a growing divide between the property tax payments of residential and agricultural property owners. Lawmakers on the state’s Study Committee on Property Tax Assessment Methodology heard from county directors of equalization and lobbying groups. ...
Conde man convicted for exploiting elderly person
CONDE, S.D. (KELO.com) — He preyed on the vulnerable. Now he’s going to prison. A 60-year-old man from Conde has been found guilty of seven counts of taking money from an elderly person who was in his care. Ronald Peter Clemensen was convicted Tuesday by a Spink County...
Most of the Riders Who Died at Sturgis Weren’t Wearing Helmets, Leaving 12 Dead
Only three of the deceased riders are confirmed to have been wearing helmets. That's one more death when compared to the 2023 rally. The Sturgis Rally finished on August 11th, and in the period just before, during, and after the event, 12 riders were left dead as a result of road traffic accidents. Of the riders killed, just three were confirmed to have been wearing helmets, while seven of the riders weren't wearing helmets. It's still under investigation whether or not two of the riders were wearing helmets.
Three people arrested on fentanyl, methamphetamine charges in Pennington Co.
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - More than 200 grams of fentanyl are now in the hands of authorities after a drug arrest in South Dakota on Friday morning. The multi-state investigation led authorities to Pennington County where they arrested three people, Brendan Williams and Richard Zebroski of Rapid City and Lillian McLaughlin of Black Hawk.
Guide To Dropping Off/Picking Up Students At New Elementary School
The Vermillion School District has produced this video to help motorists get an idea of the safest and most efficient ways to drop off and pick up students at Vermillion's new elementary school. The video may be found on the school district's web page. (Courtesy Of Vermillion School District)
Tower company expands into solar energy
Sioux Falls-based VIKOR is getting into solar energy. The company recently acquired Iowa-based Trusted Electric Inc., a solar energy construction company with a team of solar energy specialists. The corporate office will remain in Sioux Falls. “VIKOR has the capabilities to execute on the projects we offer, and they have...
Rapid City Rec introducing Bocce fall league
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Recreation Division is expanding its fall program calendar to include a Bocce League in response to the large number of summer sign-ups. According to Bocce Builders of America, Bocce is a game that is centuries old, with traces of the game being...
Madison Yard Waste Site to Resume 24/7 Access
The City of Madison has announced that effective today, August 16th, 2024, the Yard Waste Site will resume its normal 24/7 access. During the period of reduced hours, the city conducted a thorough assessment of potential improvements and installed additional and better quality surveillance. This enhanced system is a key part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of the site, enabling more effective.
Areas of Rapid City Experiencing Emergence of Noxious Weeds
AREAS OF RAPID CITY EXPERIENCING EMERGENCE OF NOXIOUS WEED “HOUNDSTONGUE” (CYNOGLOSSUM OFICINALE) City official advises property owners to inspect their properties for noxious weeds and to take necessary steps to eradicate them. RAPID CITY, SD—Areas of Rapid City are experiencing an emergence of noxious weeds, particularly the weed...
Graves Signs Contract to Play Professionally in Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia – Former Augustana men's basketball student-athlete Jadan Graves has signed a contract to play professionally for BC Orbi, the Georgian Super League club announced earlier this week. Graves, a native of Syracuse, New York, becomes the 24th former Viking to sign a professional contract, the first since...
Torchy Ries City Junior Golf Tournament Celebrates Youth Golf and Camaraderie
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On Monday, August 5, 2024, local youth golfers aged 6 to 18 gathered at Cattail Crossings Golf Course for the Torchy Ries City Junior Golf Tournament. This beloved event, sponsored by the family of Thomas G. "Torchy" Ries and Watertown Park and Recreation, showcased young talent and honored Torchy's legacy of promoting youth golf.
MHS Girls Tennis opens season today in Pierre
Students from Madison High School will take part in the first official competition of the 2024-25 athletics season today, when the girls tennis team takes to the courts in Pierre. Over the course of today and Saturday Madison will take on four other schools in duals at Pierre’s Griffin Park.
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