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End Summer with a Splash: Free pool access for donations on August 17
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With students heading back to school on August 20, city officials have announced the end of summer for Rapid City’s outdoor pools. To celebrate, all three outdoor pools will host ‘End of Summer Bash’ events featuring free admission with donations to a local charity.
Jefferson Beer Supply’s Oktoberfest celebration to feature new events
JEFFERSON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Many breweries around the world hold annual Oktoberfest celebrations to celebrate German food, culture and beer. One South Dakota brewery is shaking up the celebration this year with a new kickoff event to keep attendees active and raise money for a good cause. Jefferson...
American Flat Track Hits The Streets For Inaugural Sturgis TT
History is now mere days away. On Sunday, August 11, the stars of Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will take the Grand National Championship into the Streets of Downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, for the inaugural Arrowhead Brass Sturgis TT presented by Rick Ware Racing & The CAT Rental Store.
Quilt of Valor presented to SDNG retiree for his 29yrs of service
Army Staff Sgt. (RET) Andy Davis of Rapid City was honored with a Quilt of Valor for his over 29 years of South Dakota National Guard service at Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid, on August 5, 2024. Jan Clites presented Davis with his quilt on behalf of Quilts of...
Temporary street closures planned for Sioux Falls Marathon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Later this month, runners from around the country and the world will gather to compete in the Sioux Falls Marathon. The annual event features a full marathon, half marathon and 5K starting at 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., respectively. In coordination...
Expanding the locker rooms at Midco Aquatic Center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As summer begins to wind down, swimmers in Sioux Falls will soon be making their way indoors. If you’ve passed by Midco Aquatic Center in recent weeks, you’ve probably spotted construction equipment. “A new project coming to basically double the size of...
Dangerous Algae Bloom Warning For Wall Lake In South Dakota
People and pets are warned to stay out of the water at Wall Lake just west of Sioux Falls. Wall Lake, located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, has been experiencing recurring issues with algae blooms, which pose significant environmental and health risks. These blooms, often caused by excess nutrients like...
Rapid City teen organizes back-to-school supply drive
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back-to-school shopping season is upon us and one Rapid City High School student is giving the public a way to give back. Rapid City Police Department had patrol cars outside both Rapid City Walmarts from 1-7 p.m. Friday, August 9. Shoppers could buy and donate school supplies by putting them inside the patrol cars.
WilLiquors last sips of summer
Summer’s golden days are rapidly slipping through our fingers and before you know it, the crisp autumn air will be nipping at our noses and the leaves will be changing color. That means that it’s time to savor the last remnants of the summer selections at WilLiquors. Their...
Fastest-growing candy franchise Rocket Fizz coming to Sioux Falls next week
Rocket Fizz, a national soda pop and candy store known for nostalgic and international candy, salt water taffy and hundreds of glass-bottled soda pops, is coming to Sioux Falls next week. The store will be located at Empire Place in the old Hawaii Fluid Art space. The anticipated opening day will be Wednesday,...
Pavilion and Great Bear team up to present outdoor music festival
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Great Bear Ski Lodge will become home to a major music festival starting next summer. Country music sensation Sam Hunt is the first headliner to be announced. Washington Pavilion CEO Darin Smith says it will feature a wide variety of music. Smith feels the...
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