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Keystone isn’t just for tourism season
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As August ends and Labor Day approaches, Keystone and its sights still draw people in from afar. Even this time of year, people flock to tourist attractions such as the Rushmore Borglum story. Here, people can learn about the history of Mount Rushmore and the sculptor Gutzon Borglum before heading up the hill.
Last chance to splash! Rapid City pools extend hours for Labor Day fun
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The City Parks and Recreation Department has extended the season for the Jimmy Hilton pool at Sioux Park and the Swim Center’s 50-meter outdoor pool, keeping them open through Labor Day weekend with adjusted hours. “Most of our lifeguards are leaving for college or starting...
Celebrate Bikes at Spearfish Bicycle Week: Events for all ages
SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Spearfish Bicycle Collective is excited to announce the return of Spearfish Bicycle Week, celebrating cycling and the Dakota Five-0 mountain bike race. Spearfish Mayor John Senden will officially declare Spearfish Bicycle Week at the City Council meeting on August 19 at 5:30 pm. Throughout the week,...
Milbank High School Kicks Off Busy Athletic and Academic Year
{KXLG – Milbank, SD} The Milbank High School community is gearing up to start the 2024-2025 school year. The Boys Varsity Golf team will tee off the season with an invitational at Sioux Valley High School on Monday, August 19th, followed by another tournament in Madison on Tuesday, August 20th. The team will compete in a multi-school invitational at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Thursday, August 22nd.
Semifinals set for Class ‘B’ amateur tournament
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — The Class ‘B’ semifinals have been determined following the final two quarterfinals on Friday. Dell Rapids PBR defeated Canova Gang 7-3. PBR broke a 2-2 tie with a pair of runs in the sixth on a Heith Williams double. Garretson claimed the final spot in the semis with a 6-3 win […]
Yotes Cap Off Third Week of Camp with Scrimmage
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team wrapped up the third week of Fall Camp with a scrimmage Friday night, spending most of the week inside the DakotaDome on the new turf. Rolling with the punches from Mother Nature, and the scheduled scrimmage, the Yotes continued...
Michael Buitenbos throws 'absolute gem' as Platte secures first-ever Class B state championship appearance
MITCHELL — Michael Buitenbos was enjoying the moment on Saturday at Cadwell Park. Behind Buitenbos’ six-hit shutout, Platte will play in its first-ever Class B state amateur baseball championship on Sunday. Buitenbos and Platte blanked Sunshine League foe Dimock-Emery, 4-0, to earn its first-ever title game appearance. And...
Storybook Island celebrates 65th birthday with 'Family Night'
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Storybook Island opened in Rapid City on August 16, 1959. 65 years later, while the park looks much different, the magic is still there. Storybook Island held "Family Night" on Friday to celebrate the park's 65th birthday. Hundreds of families gathered to visit the park and to interact with many vendors and experiences.
Union County residents now eligible for FEMA following presidential disaster declaration
After two months of waiting, Union County is now officially eligible for FEMA’s individual assistance, and the residents of North Sioux City and McCook Lake are ready to start the next step of recovery.
SDUIH back-to-school event offers physicals, vaccines
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The wind was no match for families at South Dakota Urban Indian Health’s (SDUIH) back-to-school bash on Friday. Sports physicals, vaccinations and raffle drawings were some of the activities participants could get involved with. “We have an awesome team of medical staff that...
Ribbon cutting marks the start of the Central States Fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The annual Central States Fair opened on Friday. Amusement company Carnival Americana finished setting up their rides, games and more. Racers for the Arena-Cross Motorcycle freestyle competition were throttling up. The smell of food was already filling the air from the German tent and all the food trucks and vendors, making Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun hungry.
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