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Stuff to do: July 24-30
Celebrate Native American culture. Levitt at the Falls is teaming up with the South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative to present the 2024 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ All My Relatives Festival. Events kick off Friday evening with a concert, and continue all day Saturday with performances, a fashion show, lots of activities, vendors and a Supaman concert to round out the night. Learn more here.
City of Watertown to Conduct Mosquito Adulticide Spraying in Southwest Area Tonight (7/24)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program is issuing an important public service announcement regarding adulticide spraying scheduled for tonight, July 24th, 2024. Due to an increase in the adult mosquito population, spraying will be conducted in the following areas:. Southwest Watertown. South of 3rd...
Watertown Police Seek Public Help After String of BB Gun Vandalism
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Police Department (WPD) is seeking assistance from the public in identifying those responsible for a recent rash of vandalism involving BB guns. According to the WPD, between July 14th and 18th, officers responded to multiple reports of BBs shattered windows. The incidents occurred...
Good News: Dolphins shine at S.D. State A meet
The Watertown Area Swim Club Dolphins put in an outstanding performance at last weekend’s 2024 South Dakota Long Course State A meet held in Rapid City. The Dolphins placed second in total combined team score, behind the Sioux Falls Swim Team. Aberdeen Swim Club placed third, Rushmore Swim Team fourth and Brookings Swim Club fifth. There were 15 teams competing.
Changes coming to trophy buffalo licenses in Custer State Park
South Dakota officials are changing trophy bison hunting laws in the sate to allow archery hunting and are increasing the number of licenses available. Trophy bison in Custer State Park will now be allowed to be harvested with a bow. Previous law set by the department restricted hunters to using a high-power rifle.
Find your new furry friend at Twin City Animal Shelter
LEAD, S.D. - Since Friends of Twin City Animal Shelter began its mission to save animal lives, raising awareness about spaying and neutering has been a crucial goal for them. As the first shelter in the Black Hills to ensure that every animal adopted is spayed or neutered, they have achieved this important milestone with the support and generous funding from the Cities of Lead and Deadwood.
Familiar name in Rapid City coffee opens new location
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City's south side might have an easier time waking up in the morning thanks to a familiar name opening a new location. Dunn Brothers Coffee has opened a new café inside of Aspen Federal Credit Union, located at 4956 5th St. The new shop is the second location for the franchise.
Outdoor Campus expansion could allow for archery tournaments in the future, director says
The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is beginning an expansion that will cost between $6.7 and $7.1 million, David Parker, Director of the Outdoor Campus said. Besides a remodel of the museum in 2011, Parker said the Outdoor Campus has not expanded since it opened in 1997, while the city has grown exponentially...
5 homes top million-dollar mark in sales report
The most expensive residential sale for the week of July 1 was $1.3 million for a two-story home in a neighborhood with three parks. The 5,700-square-foot home was built in 1988 in The Park in Tuthill Highlands in southeast Sioux Falls. It has five bedrooms and four bathroms. Four other...
Sign-Up For Adorable Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga Class This Week
If you're looking for a relaxing Sioux Falls yoga class that involves puppies, you're in luck!. In partnership with Crunch Fitness in Sioux Falls, the Rescue Network is bringing some loveable puppies for a fun-filled Sioux Falls Puppy Yoga event!. Rescue Network is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in...
Class ‘A’ legion playoff bracket set
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The stage is set for the class ‘A’ playoffs as seven teams are looking to punch their ticket to the state tournament. CLASS ‘A’ BRACKET Harrisburg Gold is the top-seed and they’re set to host Rapid City Post 320. Brookings is the lone team to punch their ticket to state. […]
Sioux Falls Little League team has bonded quickly and is looking forward to Midwest Regional
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Fall Little League team had a great weekend in Rapid City. After losing their first game in State Tournament they roared back to win every game and advance to the Regional Tournament in Indiana. This is the 4th straight year for Sioux...
Gamblers spend $750 million in Deadwood during first half of 2024
Spending on gambling in Deadwood reached nearly $750 million during the first half of the year, according to new monthly data from the state Department of Revenue. Through June in the city, gamblers had spent about $700 million playing slot machines, $43.95 million buying chips for table games, and $4.36 million betting on sports.
Inspired design drives faith-based projects
Search for trends about U.S church attendance and odds are strong you will find headlines highlighting a decline over recent decades. Although statistics often show fewer people associating with or attending a particular church, several congregations in Sioux Falls are seeing rapid growth and need more space to accommodate it.
Hoffman re-signs with Rush
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the return of defenseman Zack Hoffman for the 2024-25 season. Hoffman joined the Rush last season and progressed as the year went on. The 26-year-old skated in 71 games and...
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