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Poverty escape room builds compassion for low-income families
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Low-income families face barriers and challenges daily. An escape room designed to simulate a day full of these challenges was offered to service workers as a way for them to understand what their clients may be struggling with. The escape room included obstacles like child...
False Alarm! No Mountain Lion Found in Small South Dakota Town
We all know mistakes happen. But one mistake left a South Dakota town in a panic. The residents of Tea, South Dakota were reporting a vicious mountain lion was on the loose and roaming around the Tea Area School District on Monday afternoon July 15th. After investigations by local authorities...
Branching out to help clean up
Some members of the West Whitlock State Recreation Area staff helped with cleanup in Pierre on Monday. The Oahe Downstream area was hit hard during a storm over the weekend, that knocked down trees and branches, and also did damage to area businesses. The members of Gettysburg’s river staff from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks chipped in to help at the park near Pierre, while others stayed back to tend to the park at the bay west of Gettysburg. Pictured are West Whitlcok Park Maintenance Technician Jordan Roman, intern Rowan Whitaker, and maintenance workers Connor Larson and Tanner VanderVorst.
Coach Larson named cross country coach of year
Potter County Battler Coach Jessica Larson was honored as the 2024 Girls’ Cross Country Coach of the Year during an event in Mitchell on Sunday. The award was presented by the South Dakota High School Coaches Association. Coach Larson started her coaching career in 1999 as the Head Cross...
Former New Yorker drawn to Sioux Falls for ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle settles in quick
This paid piece is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. After living for two years in Manhattan and one year about 45 minutes north, Torres Moseley was ready to trade the New York City area for something entirely different. “I was looking at doing the digital nomad life for...
Honoring Charlie: Sanford Castle dedicates room in memory of a child who passed from cancer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An exam room at the Sanford Castle has been dedicated to the Murano family in memory of their child Charlie, who passed away from brain cancer. The average person is usually diagnosed with cancer when they are around 66 years old. However, this...
Summit League announces date changes for basketball championships
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Summit League basketball tournament is changing days. On Wednesday, the league announced the 2025 and 2026 basketball championships will be held on Wednesday-Sunday schedule instead of the previous Friday-Tuesday schedule. For 2025, the dates are March 5-9 and in 2026, the dates are March 4-8. All nine schools will […]
Plans for new Elmwood clubhouse at a ‘stalemate’
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Construction on the new clubhouse at the Elmwood golf course was expected to begin in the spring of 2024 leaving many wondering what the holdup is. At the city council meeting Tuesday, Councilor Curt Soehl highlighted the money tied to the Elmwood Golf Course. The city council needs to approve $6.2 million for a new clubhouse.
From the Halls of City Hall with Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack & Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} On this week's From the Halls of City Hall our guests were Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack and Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper. Your browser does not support the audio element. Here are the key points:. Sidewalk Repair:. A section of sidewalk near the "Ruins" development...
Sioux Falls Skyforce Announce New Head Coach
Kasib Powell has guided the Sioux Falls Skyforce as the Head Coach since the 2021 season, and he's now set to join the Miami Heat. With said change within the organization, the vacancy here in Sioux Falls didn't last long. The Miami Heat made several big announcements yesterday, and here...
605 Pop Culture Con Blasts Into Sioux Falls This Weekend
What exactly is the 605 Pop Culture Con presented by Voices Against Cancer all about?. It's about meeting and greeting some of the biggest stars from the Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, Disney universes, and much more. You can get in on an amazing silent auction with all sorts of items from your favorite culture con artists too.
County Facility Manager Presents Budget and Park Activity Updates to Commissioners
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Codington County Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf presented several updates on the county’s ongoing projects, finances, and budget plans for the upcoming year. The contract for the parking lot project at the Ag Building has been sent out, and a pre-construction meeting is scheduled for...
County Road 20 Reconstruction Project Awarded to Clausen & Sons
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Codington County Commissioners has awarded the 2024 County Road 20 Reconstruction Project to Clausen & Sons Construction of Watertown. The decision was made during yesterday’s meeting, during which Highway Superintendent Rick Hartley and Waylon Blasius from Banner Associates, Inc. were present. Your browser...
Ambulance site getting prepped while supporters have their backs
Work is progressing on the site of the future Hill City Ambulance building. People driving by the site this week may have noticed some large machinery, including a Cat 320 excavator with a drill head on it, a Cat 316 with a modified rock breaker on it and a Cat 279 skid loader.
City approves change orders for Trojan Village and Public Works Building
The Madison City Commission approved three change orders at their meeting on Monday. The first change was for the Trojan Village Street Construction and Extension of Washington Avenue and Division Avenue. The existing subgrade was found to be soft and in need of stabilization. Aggregate thickness will be increased from 8” to 12” thick except at the intersection of Washington Avenue where it will be 16” thick.
Jake Bell – Citizen of the Day
Jake Bell of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day Friday, July 19, 2024. Jake works at State Farm in Le Mars. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
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