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30 Day Countdown Day 15: Defensive Breakout Candidates
Breakout players don’t typically come off a season where they made one of the greatest plays in program history. That doesn’t apply to Elijah Jackson, who had his fair share of obstacles last season before sealing Washington’s ticket to the National Championship Game with a swat against Texas. There’s no need to sugarcoat it. Jackson had no shortage of growing pains last season. Yet he’s my choice, due to that very fire that forged him.
State Amateur Baseball Tournament Run Ends for the Hartford-Humboldt Wood Ducks
The Cinderella playoff run of the Hartford-Humboldt Wood Ducks came to an end in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday, as the Platte Killer Tomatoes scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th, and walked off with an 8-7 win in the State quarterfinals. The Wood Ducks, who were 2-16 in...
Legislative Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meets in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Legislative Interim Summer Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) met in Pierre and took public testimony from various individuals including Chrissie Young, Director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment. She told the committee that globally there has been a 600% increase in the use of the Internet to traffic people, especially children.
Results of Aurora County Alcohol Sting
WHITE LAKE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On 08-13-24 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted eight alcohol compliance checks in Aurora County, S.D. The following establishments were checked and passed: White Lake, S.D. – Jake’s Corner, The Pour House, Ron’s Market, Circle K Motel & RV Park, and The Ranch Bar & Grill. Plankinton. S.D. – Commerce Street Grille, Ron’s Market, and Fish Lake Country Club.
MEN’S GOLF DROPS 2024-25 SLATE
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The South Dakota State men's golf program announced its schedule for the 2024-25 season Friday. The team will compete in four tournaments in the fall and seven in the spring, including the Summit League Championship in late April. The Jackrabbits will open their fall season by hosting the Island Resort Intercollegiate Sept. 1-2 in Harris, Mich. at the Sage Run Golf Club. They then head to Lincoln, Neb. for the Nebraska GIT-R-DONE Invitational at the Firethorn Golf Club Sept. 23-24. The team goes on to compete in the Badger Invitational hosted by Wisconsin Sept. 29 - Oct....
Storybook Land Theatre to Perform in Sisseton
Aberdeen's Storybook Land Theatre (SBLT) is hitting the road with their new musical, "A Year With Frog and Toad," inspired by the popular children's books by Arnold Lobel. The tour will be making a stop in Sisseton on Tuesday, Aug. 13, with a FREE musical concert beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the FREE performance at 6:00 p.m. in Anderson Park. Those attending may want to bring a chair or blanket for seating. Locally the SBLT performance is sponsored by the Sisseton Arts Council. In case of bad weather, the performance will be moved to the Sisseton City Hall Community Room. ~ Courtesy Photo.
South Dakota State University Gears Up for Move-In Weekend as Large Incoming Class and Strong Retention Expected
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} South Dakota State University (SDSU) is preparing for a busy move-in weekend as they anticipate a record number of returning students and a large incoming first-year class. The festivities begin on Friday, August 23rd, and aim to smoothly transition students into their new on-campus living arrangements and welcome them back to the SDSU community.
Phillips Avenue downtown to close overnight
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — New street and lane closures will impact drivers in Sioux Falls, starting Sunday night. Phillips Avenue will be closed downtown overnight so crews can refresh pavement markings. Phillips should re-open by 6:30 Monday morning. Also starting Monday, the northbound left-turn lane on East Bahnson...
Backpacks given away for the beginning of the school year
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back to school isn’t the most exciting time of year for students, but one organization is raising spirits for the upcoming school year by giving away school supplies. NDN Collective hosted the 5th annual backpack giveaway at the Journey Museum. The backpacks contained pencils,...
Murderer wanted; FEMA relief; Riverfest; drought
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are the top stories for news and weather for KELOLAND’s On the Go: Saturday, August 17th. A warrant is out for a man wanted for murdering a newborn in Pennington County. A second person was arrested in the same incident earlier this week.
Top-ranked Lincoln boys top Washington in season opener
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - With Football Friday and the start of the prep pigskin season just a week away, it was a different kind of Futbol Friday this weekend!. The South Dakota boys and girls high school soccer seasons started across South Dakota this evening. Click on...
Shoe store to move from Empire Mall to Bridges at 57th
After 20 years at The Empire Mall, Shoe Diva is heading south. The shoe retailer, which is next to Macy’s, is moving to The Bridges at 57th. “It’s been a good thing, but times change, and we’ve always liked The Bridges,” owner Karla Kuehl said. “It’s a lot of development that’s happened that way in the city, and what’s beautiful is that as I’ve told customers, longtime customers … that we’re moving, they’re like, ‘Oh I’m so happy, that’s my neighborhood. You’re closer to me now.’ It has been overwhelmingly positive, and that is just thrilling.”
Parents encouraged to apply for free, reduced lunch
Back to school time can be fun or stressful for students — but it’s almost always expensive for moms and dads. However, many local families might be eligible for free or reduced price school lunches and breakfasts through the National School Lunch Program. “It is a federal program...
Legislative Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meets in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Legislative Interim Summer Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) met in Pierre and took public testimony from various individuals including Chrissie Young, Director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment. She told the committee that globally there has been a 600% increase in the use of the Internet to traffic people, especially children.
4-H Achievement Days Held
Emmett Strasser was this year’s winner of the Don Grimsrud Memorial Award for Grand Champion Overall Beef. He is pictured with his Charolais market steer on Wednesday, Aug. 7, during the Roberts County 4-H Achievement Days. On Wednesday, live animals and static exhibits were on display for the public to view, a style show was held, and the public enjoyed the 4-H BBQ dinner and the livestock sale. Live animal and static exhibits were judged Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 5-7. All events took place at the 4-H grounds southwest of Sisseton. Complete Achievement Days results will be available in an insert in the Aug. 27 edition of the Sisseton Courier. ~ Courier Photo.
South Dakota Men’s Golf 2024-25 Schedule Under New Coach Green
The South Dakota men's golf team, under first-year head coach Chad Green, has unveiled its competitive schedule for the 2024-25 season. The Coyotes will participate in 10 regular-season tournaments, including notable trips to Arizona and North Carolina in spring. Green aims to challenge the team with high-quality events at championship-level courses, featuring partners like Minnesota, Missouri, and Purdue. The season begins on September 9-10 at the Derek Dolenc tournament in Madison, Illinois, and will include hosting a local tournament at the highly-ranked Landmand Golf Club. The season culminates with the Summit League Championships in Mesa, Arizona, from April 27-29.
Celebrating women at Dahl Arts Center
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - August 26 is Women’s Equality Day, and in honor of the 1973 designation of the national date by US Congress, the organization Liberty & Justice For All is hosting the 2nd annual Women’s Equality Day event at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City.
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