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Scott & Sara Schlisner and family named Ag Bowl Captains
Scott Schlisner’s family has been farming in the Madison area since they settled in the area in the late 1800s. “Our farm is five generations,” Scott added. “My great-grandfather, my grandfather, my dad, me, and now my oldest son is doing a bit of farming.”. “You get...
Football Friday: High school seasons starts
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s time for football in KELOLAND. The South Dakota high school football season officially starts Friday with Class 11B and all three 9-man classes playing the first games. KELOLAND Media Group will also broadcast live high school football on KELOXTRA throughout the season starting with Viborg-Hurley taking on No. 2 […]
Tourism targets next generation of Sturgis rally-goers
NEMO, S.D. – South Dakota tourism continues an upward trajectory, even as the largest annual tourist event seeks younger attendees to ensure its future. The state broke an all-time record last year with 14.7 million total visitors. Those visitors spent $4.96 billion, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous year and breaking another record.
How the zoo helps kids learn
This is a paid piece from the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium. Simplified: A new effort from the zoo and the Promising Futures Fund will bring more learning opportunities to historically underserved kids. It's just one of many ways the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium emphasizes the importance of literacy and learning.
Local Sports 8-23-24
Yankton Bucks Soccer fell to 1, 2, and 1 on the year last night, as they were defeated by the Harrisburg Tigers 1 to 0. Despite the loss, head coach Dane Hansen had high praise for his goalkeeper Andrew Budig (boo-dig) who recorded 10 saves in the contest. Next up...
Annual ceremony honors former Hiawatha Indian Insane Asylum residents
CANTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - At the edge of a golf course is quite possibly the last place you would expect a burial ground, but in Canton, that’s the case. It uncovers a very dark part in our nation’s history, but on Saturday it was the focus on using the history for something good: remembering and honoring those who endured the Hiawatha Asylum for Insane Indians.
Gray’s Iowa Political Director discusses RFK Jr.’s exit from Presidential race
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he was suspending his Presidential campaign. The sixteen-month campaign came to a close for the son of the great Attorney General. What’s next for the former Democrat turned Independent? Well, it’s all still in the...
Stanley County Hosts Hill City to Begin Season
The Stanley County Buffaloes will open up the 9AA season tonight at Ole Williamson Field against a team who is playing for the first time in 9AA, the Hill City Rangers. Stanley County finished the 2023 season at 7-2, dropping only one regular season game to Bon Homme 28-22 before falling by four 32-28 to Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in the first round of the 9AA playoffs. The Buffaloes are bring back plenty of experience on both sides of the ball.
South Middle School welcomes the community into their new building
RAPID CITY, S.D. – In 2015, due to safety concerns with the South Middle School Building, Rapid City Area Schools started planning a new building. Now that the Fall 2024 semester has begun, students are finally able to use that new building. On Saturday, August 24, the public was...
SDSU ready to defend title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The South Dakota State football team has won back to back national championships and is focused on making it three straight this season. SDSU enters the new season ranked number one in the preseason FCS poll. The Jackrabbits kick things off August 31st when they play at Oklahoma State.
Chargers Open Season on the Road Facing Winless Northwestern
The Sully Buttes Chargers football team will get the season underway tonight as the Chargers will take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Mellete. The Chargers finished the 2023 season at 3-6 falling in the first round of the playoffs to Kadoka Area 38-22, but have plenty of experience returning with just one graduated senior from last year’s team. Tonight, the Chargers face the Wildcats who did not pick up a win last year. At 0-8, Northwestern had five games end by the 50 point mercy rule and scored just 16 points all season with those 16 coming in only two games. Northwestern drops from Class 9A to 9B for the season. Tom Moore, head coach of the Sully Buttes Chargers says they’re not so much concerned about Northwestern, but more about themselves…
Tennis Travels to Madison for Two Day Invite
The Pierre Governor tennis team is back to work this weekend after its first set of competition last weekend. The Governors will be in Madison for a two day event. Starting today, the Governors will compete in a singles tournament as teams from around the state will be there. Teams of Aberdeen Roncalli, Huron, Lennox, Milbank, Rapid City Christian, Sioux Falls Christian, Spearfish, St. Thomas More and Vermillion. Pierre has already seen Rapid City Christian, Spearfish and Huron from last weekend’s four duals.
Tensions rising in Sturgis with finances wearing thin
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tensions are on the rise in Sturgis, as finances wear thin for the town. Cost of business is up, while sales tax trends have been going down for Sturgis, and both those at City Hall and the residents feel the instability. “Sturgis has been facing...
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