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Red River Valley Fair CEO: concerts “didn’t do what we wanted them to do”
(Fargo, ND) — Red River Valley Fair CEO Cody Cashman says final attendance numbers for this year’s fair are not yet available, but says concert attendance was down. “Our concerts didn’t do what we wanted them to do as far as attendance and sales, some of those numbers that we wanted to see. But as far as the fair went, it was perfectly executed,” said Cashman.
Mandan man sentenced to 16 years in federal prison
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - A federal judge has re-sentenced a Mandan man to more than 16 years in prison. Judge Daniel Traynor originally sentenced Kyle Johnson in May for charges stemming from an April 2023 officer-involved shooting and drug trafficking. Days later, the sentence was vacated due to unknown conflicts.
Williston Police Department Warns of Rising Counterfeit Money Circulation In ND
The Williston Police Department has recently reported an uptick in the circulation of counterfeit money within the community. These fake bills, often marked with phrases like "For Motion Picture Use," "In Props We Trust," and "Copy Money," bear a striking resemblance to real currency, making them difficult to detect at first glance.
Missing 20-year-old Wyoming woman found safe
UPDATE: JUly 25 at 10:47 a.m. The 20-year-old missing Wyoming woman Liana Welde has been found safe and unharmed Wednesday night. According to a release form the Big Horn County, Wyoming Sheriff's Office, Welde police officers had contacted and identified Welde in the City of Billings at around 8 p.m.
Referred pipeline law puts company's permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa...
South Dakota awards $10M to eight airports
The South Dakota Department of Transportation recently awarded eight airports $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) grants. The program supports airport terminal projects statewide. It was funded through Senate Bill 144 that was passed during the 2024 legislative session. SDATP funds a one-time appropriation distinct from the traditional Aeronautics Commission policies. Funds […] The post South Dakota awards $10M to eight airports appeared first on Transportation Today.
SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim […]
How Xcel Energy is helping spur regional growth
This paid piece is sponsored by Xcel Energy. In Sioux Falls and across the Upper Midwest, corporations are making significant investments in new data centers, high-tech manufacturing facilities and national defense initiatives like aerospace testing and pharmaceutical production. Companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services bring thousands of...
Big Sioux River rescue pig has died
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The runaway pig that captured the hearts of the internet after he was saved from the Big Sioux River has been put down. The piglet, named Eric Jr. by the Falls Park staff, was taken in by Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary on Saturday. The sanctuary had been posting updates on Eric Jr. progress, but let people know on Tuesday that he had to be put down due to health complications.
Yankton Man in Custody after 4-Week Search
A man who escaped authorities after a June chase into Cedar County has been apprehended in Lesterville following an armed standoff on Monday. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says Jason Lee Sitzman, who is wanted on charges from both South Dakota and Iowa, was arrested after law enforcement located him at a Lesterville residence.
Wilmot High School to Implement Successful JAG Program
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Jobs for America's Graduates – South Dakota (JAG-SD) celebrated their 15th anniversary of empowering at-risk youth nationwide. The event at the Cherapa Place Interconnect highlighted the program's success and future plans, including exciting news for Wilmot. JAG-SD boasts a remarkable track record. Since its...
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