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Small Business Administration has federal disaster loans available in South Dakota counties
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low-interest federal loans are now available for some businesses and residents in South Dakota under Biden's presidential disaster declaration.
World-famous Wall Drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies
WALL, S.D. — Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy. “During the summer, it’s kind of hectic,” she said after greeting the pharmacist and technician by name. That’s because Schulz’s pharmacy is tucked inside Wall Drug, a tourist attraction that takes up almost an […]
Don't miss your last chance to see this year's straw sculptures at the Iowa State Fair
Today's your last chance to see how a straw sculpture gets made at the Iowa State Fair. Brian Sobaski, a Minnesota-based artist who creates sculptures out of common materials, has his latest work on display at the fair: a straw sculpture called "Landing Rover," located in Ruan Plaza near the Reichardt Family Giant Slide. ...
Iowa school book ban undermines the state’s mission of educating its students
When I was a kid growing up in eastern Iowa during the 1970s, the school library opened up the world to me. I remember rushing through my homework during study hall, so I could get to the library. Like most students in school, there were classes I loved (history and English) and those I hated […]
South Dakota vs South Shore in 2024 Little League World Series: Time, TV channel, schedule
The Little League World Series began on Wednesday in Williamsport, Pa., with the Midwest region represented by South Dakota's team from Sioux Falls. The team fell to Florida's squad 2-1, so Saturday will be a win-or-go-home contest for Sioux Falls as it faces the Metro regional representative − South Shore from Staten Island, New York. ...
Legislative staffer was a great help to lawmakers and a proud Czech
Reuben Bezpaletz, who was one of the main staffers for the Legislative Research Council in our state Capitol for 42 years, died this past weekend at age 77. He was very kind and fair to all legislators, including Democrats. He worked hard to keep legislation between the staff and the legislator. There was no disclosure […]
Saturday high school soccer roundup
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - High school soccer kicked off on Friday and many area teams continued the first parts of their seasons over the weekend. On Saturday morning at Rapid City Christian School, the Comets took down the St. Thomas More boys 2-1. At Sioux Park, the Stevens boys shutout O’Gorman 5-0, while the Central girls fell to Yankton 4-2. BOYS.
Dell Rapids PBR Knocks Off Platte for State Title
For the fourth straight season, a team from the Cornbelt League was victorious as Dell Rapids PBR defeated the Platte Killer Tomatoes 3-1 in Sunday’s State Amateur Baseball Championship. Scoreless through six innings, Platte scored its lone run in the top of the seventh inning on a Michael Buitenbos...
Dell Rapids PBR tops Garretson in extra innings, advances to Class B title game
MITCHELL — Another classic at Cadwell Park. It took 12 innings, but Dell Rapids PBR advanced to the State B championship on a 5-3 victory over the Garretson Blue Jays with the help of five shutout relief innings by Brayden Pankonen. Pankonen came on in the eighth inning in...
Dry start to Monday but rain chances return by nightfall
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) --We’ll see quiet conditions for tonight, with a mainly clear sky and lows overnight falling to the upper 50s and lower 60s. Clear skies tonight in addition to light winds will make the perfect conditions for fog developing in eastern parts of the viewing area late tonight and into tomorrow morning. Make sure to add a few minutes to your morning commute!
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