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Local Dispensary Requests $20,000 Refund During Watertown City Council Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting had three speakers who addressed the council during the open public forum. The first speaker was Dan Fjerstad with Lion’s Den, a Medical Cannabis Dispensary downtown Watertown, requesting a $20,000 refund for overpayment of fees. Fjerstad says he...
Watertown natives open Vermillion's first brewpub
The number of operating craft breweries continues to climb in the United States, but one South Dakota city only recently joined the craft beer trend. Vermillion, home of the University of South Dakota, featured no such establishments until last November, when two former Watertown residents opened XiX (Nineteen) Brewing in downtown Vermillion.
Winner-Colome Pheasants, Renner Monarchs top amateur baseball poll
WATERTOWN — The Renner Monarchs are the new No. 1 team in Class A in this week's South Dakota amateur baseball poll. The Winner-Colome Pheasants continued to lead Class B. The final poll of the season will be released next week. Here is this week's complete poll:. Class B...
SD Public Utilities Commission to Hold Public Meeting on South Deuel Wind Project
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The facility is expected to have a capacity of up to 260 megawatts (MW) and may feature up to 68 turbines. Additionally, the project includes installing an approximately 6-mile long, 345 kV transmission line. The project's anticipated cost is approximately $621 million, and it is slated to be operational by December 2026.
Proposed Minnehaha County cuts draw crowd
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two Minnehaha County commissioners say it’s time for South Dakota’s largest county to consider a home rule charter. The proposal would replace the roles of auditor, register of deeds and treasurer, which are currently picked by voters, with a single finance officer selected by the county commission.
Free summer matinees at West Mall 7
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – By this point in summer vacation you might be running out of ways to keep the kids entertained, especially when it’s too hot, too rainy or too buggy outside. Inside West Mall 7 Theaters it’s cool, dry and bug-free. Plus, every Tuesday, Wednesday...
Former Tavern 180 has new name as owners plan second location downtown
The bar and restaurant that used to be Tavern 180 now is called Jack Rose Social Club. It’s located on the southwest corner of 69th Street and Western Avenue and has been owned for the past couple of years by Commonwealth Group, which also owns Tinner’s Public House and Deuces Casino.
Man who died in 26th Street crash last week identified
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The man who died in a crash on 26th Street in eastern Sioux Falls last week has been identified by Sioux Falls police. According to police spokesman Sam Clemens, the man who died was John Louis Martin, 63, from Sioux Falls. Last week, police...
Straight Line Winds Rip Through the Pierre Area
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A storm with some wind gusts exceeding 80mph blew through central South Dakota early Sunday morning (July 14, 2024). Ryan Vipond is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. He says some places saw wind gusts at 90mph or more. Vipond says the storm...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cookie!
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Are you looking for a unique pet? Your next best buddy could be waiting for you at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Let’s get to know this week’s pet of the week, Cookie. His coat is almost as colorful as his...
A Look at Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Sioux Falls Event
For more than 50 years now Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon has set the standard for staying power as the most iconic album in music history. Sometime in 2024, the band's eighth studio album will surpass 1,000 weeks on the Billboard Album Chart, marking more than 19 years of time in the Top 200; a feat that will likely never be duplicated.
Doughnut shop to expand into former Hardee’s location
A locally owned doughnut shop is adding a second location to keep up with its growing wholesale business. The new Mr. Donuts that’s coming to the former Hardee’s building at 1010 E. 10th St. also will serve east-side customers, owner Stev Meas said. He has painted the exterior...
Canton, SD, man jailed for OWI in Carmel
CARMEL—A 39-year-old Canton, SD, man was arrested about 10:25 p.m. Saturday, July 13, in Carmel on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence and no valid driver’s license. The arrest of Deon Anthony Lombard stemmed from the stop of a southbound 2006 Ford F-150 pickup clocked at...
Hot Summer Nights Corvettes To Cruise Sioux Falls, Black Hills Corvette Classic
Pull off the cover, shine the chrome, and slide into your ride for the annual Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls this week at WH Lyons Fairgrounds. Or, if you just like cars and drive your mom's Buick, pack the family up for a fun night out. As the longest-running...
UPDATE: Deer, not mountain lion spotted near Tea
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A possible mountain lion spotting near the Tea Area high school has been confirmed to be a deer instead, according to officials. Earlier on Monday, Dr. Jennifer Nebelsick Lowery said a mountain lion was spotted “passing through the conservation area west of the high school.” After 4:15 p.m., an update from Nebelsick Lowery said “the review of footage and area indicates there is no mountain lion.”
Sioux Falls Security Guard Shoots at Vehicle Driving at Him
An aggravated assault led to a series of gunshots being fired early Saturday morning in Sioux Falls. Dakota News Now reports the incident occurred on Saturday, (July 13) around 2:30 AM inside a business in the 2200 block of West Madison Street. The police report states that two security guards received word about a disturbance inside the building. The guards removed everyone from the business and then went inside to investigate further, upon entering they discovered a fight going on that involved four men.
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