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Proposed changes to Indigenous education standards available for public comment
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards will soon review proposed changes to the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings, a set of standards meant to introduce Native American culture, traditions and history into public schools. The proposed changes are meant to make the standards “more navigable for teachers,” Indian Education Advisory Council Director Fred...
Former South Dakota lieutenant governor launches ‘Vote in Honor of a Veteran’ initiative
South Dakota’s voter turnout has disappointed some military veterans. Former Lt. Gov. Matt Michels, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, has launched an initiative urging citizens to “Vote in Honor of a Veteran,” emphasizing the sacrifices made by military personnel to secure the democratic rights Americans enjoy. ...
Team from Hill City takes home two 1st place finishes from Verendrye Museum Backyard BBQ Contest
The annual Verendrye Museum Backyard BBQ contest was held Aug. 10, 2024, during Trader Days in Fort Pierre. The team winners are as follows:. El Jefe and Gary Ronning of Hill City. Southern Sons of Pierre. Shane Alexander of Hill City. Prairie ATV, Abe Elder. Butch Davis of Fort Pierre.
Lake Area Tech College Expanding EduCare to Help Alleviate Childcare "Crisis" in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is stepping up to help curb what is being called a childcare “crisis” in Watertown by expanding the offering of Educare with before and after-school childcare. LATC Vice President Cam Corey presented to the Watertown School Board…. Corey...
New hires bring Sioux Falls School District staff diversity to 6.5%
The Sioux Falls School District has hired several hundred new employees to get ready for this school year, which begins Aug. 22. The new hires include 148 new teachers, 70 of whom are first-year teachers, 55 of whom served in the district in a different job last school year, 38 who are alternatively-certified, and 14 of whom are former Sioux Falls School District teachers who came back to the district. ...
Making your (book)mark at Siouxland Libraries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Summer is still going strong, but Siouxland Libraries has created a contest with winter in mind. It’s not uncommon to see artwork hanging on the walls at Siouxland Libraries. Now, the library is asking you to help put some art between the pages.
National fitness business opens in Tea with focus on youth athletes
When Bryce Snyder parted ways with his career in corporate sales, he said he knew he wanted to do something more in the community. Franchising Redline Athletics “just made sense,” he said. “When I discovered Redline Athletics, I knew I wanted to help bring that to our community,”...
SAM On Demand launches full city service for weekdays
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - SAM On Demand is now up and running for all of Sioux Falls during the weekdays, joining the already-running Saturday service. Via, the city’s public transportation operator, launched the service with the intent of covering 100 percent of city limits with some form of public transportation.
Howard treatment center helping homeless with addiction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – An addiction treatment center in Howard is helping homeless people and others recover from their addictions. iRecover.US began in April 2023 and has already helped over 200 people go through their four to eight-week program. A lot of those people, the organization said, are experiencing homelessness, which adds an extra layer to their recovery.
Riverfront Broadcasting To Celebrate 20 Years
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, Riverfront Broadcasting presents John Schneider, with special guest Keith Burns (founder of Trick Pony), live at The Park in Rapid City on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 7pm. Best known for his role as Bo Duke from the classic TV show “Dukes of Hazzard”, John...
2024 Sturgis Rally Numbers: Arrests Up, Fatalities Down
The 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in the books and the final numbers reveal some positives and some negatives. On the plus side, injury accidents and fatalities were both down at the 2024 event from the previous year. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the combined number of injury...
Gillick, Jansa crowed winners at SDGA Amateur Championship
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City’s SDGA Amateur Championship wrapped up Sunday just before the thunderstorms rolled in. In the men’s division, Kevin Gillick, who is new to Rapid City, took 1st place, shooting a 5-under. Spearfish’s Parker Reede placed 8th with a 4-over. Rapid City’s Blake Beebe came in 10th. For the full list of the men’s results, click here.
What Causes 911 Services to Fail in South Dakota?
We take 911 services for granted, thinking they will always be available if and when we should need them. And the good news is, thankfully, they are 99% of the time. But, this year alone, South Dakota has experienced two separate 911 outages resulting from problems occurring outside the state of South Dakota.
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