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World's Smallest Rodeo at the Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One of the more popular events at the Brown County Fair features buckaroos aged three to eight competing in the “Tiniest Rodeo.”. As the Stick Rodeo is about ready to begin, the contestants nervously waited with their stick “steeds,” which are made of a round dowl about four feet long that can be mounted with a cardboard cutout of a horse’s head.
Two Arrested in Vermillion Casey’s Robbery Attempt
Two people were arrested after a robbery attempt at the Vermillion Casey’s on Jefferson Street earlier this week. Vermillion Police Chief, Crystal Brady, says that the Vermillion Police Department responded to a report of a theft of a large sum of money from Casey’s on Monday. Brady says...
Rally numbers low, spirits high
The numbers are in and predictions were confirmed. Attendance was down for the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), numbers were down eight out of 10 days during the rally, slipping as low as 12.7 percent down from the five-year average on Sunday, Aug. 4. On the days numbers were up, it was up by only 1.7 percent at most.
YSD Teachers Have Returned for the Start of the School Year
Yankton School District teachers returned to school yesterday. Beadle Elementary Principal Carey Mitzel says that the staff is hard at work and excited to get back to school next week. Mitzel says that all Yankton elementary schools will have an open house on Thursday from 4:30 until 6 p.m. The...
South Dakota school district gives all staff training on youth behavioral health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Educators oftentimes have a close bond with their students. They are often the first ones to notice, when something may be off with a student’s behavior. A new virtual course offered by Sanford Health is now equipping educators with tools to support...
Mitchell Second Chance High School earns special kudos from Culver’s
On July 18th, Culver’s celebrated its 40th anniversary as a company with its Mitchell store marking its 23rd year in town. As part of the celebration, Jen Bradley said each store was encouraged to make a donation to a special cause of their choice. Mitchell’s Culver’s chose Second Chance High School.
District Overhauls Math Curriculum, Implements New Science Programs
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown School Board was presented with summer curriculum changes by Tricia Walker, K-12 Instructional Design, mainly focusing on math and science education. The changes, outlined in a recent district update, aim to enhance student learning outcomes and better prepare students for future academic and career paths; however, Board Member Jean Moulton expressed some concerns.
Yankton Riverboat Days festival to offer full weekend of events & entertainment
YANKTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Yankton Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival held in Riverside Park and around Yankton is happening this weekend. Rose Hauger, the executive director of Yankton Area Arts, visited to share all that’s in store for Riverboat Days — from food to live music to art vendors.
Discover the New Roof Trail: Jewel Cave’s latest restoration project
CUSTER, S.D. – The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund recently supported a major rehabilitation project on the Roof Trail at Jewel Cave National Monument. This quarter-mile trail offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the connection between the monument's surface and subsurface resources. The rehabilitation is a key step toward enhancing accessibility for all visitors.
‘Moonlit Movies’ brings film fans of all ages to Main Street Square
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 2024′s third and final installment of Moonlit Movies brought dozens of Harry Potter fans to Main Street Square Monday night, with an outdoor showing of ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ playing on a large inflatable screen. The series of movie screenings is a partnership between Main Street Square and Elks Theater.
Madison High School Gives Update on New Cell Phone Policy
Students in Madison will be heading back to school one week from today. The Madison Central School Board held their final regular meeting before the start of the school year on Monday, and reviewed changes to the school handbooks. Madison High School Principal Adam Shaw highlighted some of the changes, which include a new policy for cell phones at MHS.
New home in rural neighborhood tops sales report at $1M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of July 22 was almost $1 million for a new home north of Sioux Falls. The 3,000-square-foot house was built by Premiere Builders in a new rural neighborhood along Highway 115. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Features include a gas fireplace and oversized windows in the open living space. The four-stall garage is heated.
Triumph Tigers Take 1st and 2nd at the Inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers Race
The very first Sturgis Rally, known as the Black Hills Classic, was held on August 14, 1938 with a race of 9 participants and a small audience. Fast forward to August 11th, 2024, where 9 racers once again lineup on the starting grid of a new race. In this race,...
North Sioux City residents warned of controlled blast ahead of Rail Bridge demolition
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Union County Emergency Management shared a notice about a controlled blast taking place next week. According to the notice, a controlled blast is planned for the demolition of the Rail Bridge over the Big Sioux River. The blast is set for 9...
OneHeart offers new program to help with sobriety
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The OneHeart Care Campus in Rapid City has a new program to help people overcome substance abuse. It’s called ATRIUM and allows enrollees to benefit from OneHeart’s transitional housing and Transformation programming, but with the added structure to promote longevity in sobriety. OneHeart’s...
Little Blessings in Jeopardy, Childcare Crisis Threatens Codington County Workforce
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A pressing childcare shortage in Codington County was again addressed today; at the heart of the issue is the potential closure of Little Blessings, a longstanding and the largest childcare provider in the county, of over 30 years, serving 125 children from 95 families, who work for 80 area businesses.
Meeting held for Pettigrew Heights redevelopment plan
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Monday night meeting at Central Church Downtown touched on the future of the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood. Lloyd Companies and Southeastern Behavioral Health engaged to rezone the property of 11th Street and Summit Avenue from C2 zoning to midtown mixed-use zoning. The plan...
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