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Tim Walz used incorrect ‘backdoor process’ to retire from National Guard: His superior officer
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, may have known he was going to deploy before he used a “backdoor process” to get around his immediate superior in order to get his retirement approved. His superior, former Minnesota National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Julin, explained to CNN those details. Julin said […]
Iowa nursing home operator faces more wrongful death claims
(Des Moines) One of Iowa’s largest nursing home operators, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, is currently facing at least 10 wrongful death lawsuits. The lawsuits, all filed in state court over the past 18 months, include four against Northcrest Specialty Care in Waterloo, which has been the focus of at least 21 complaint investigations by the state in the past year.
HarrisWalz.com domain sells for $15,000
NEW YORK — This week, hours after Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 election, the website domain “HarrisWalz.com” sold for $15,000. It was a tidy profit for domain owner Jeremy Greene Eche, who bought it for around $9 in 2020.
Sturgis wraps up 84th Rally; vendors anticipate next year
STURGIS, S.D. – The last official day of the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Sunday, August 11, but the town of Sturgis is already returning to business as usual. Events are still scheduled clear to the end of Rally such as the America Flat Track race, but even now, the town is starting their cleanup efforts. The Public Works Department will take a little over a week to pick up trash, take down signs and clean the streets.
Local church hosts bikers, offers affordable breakfast during Rally
STURGIS, S.D. – Local community members have been looking for ways to help bikers this past week. One such group from Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis has been hosting their annual Rally Breakfast. A $10 breakfast was served to bikers from Saturday, August 3 to Friday, August 9. This...
SDSU baseball and softball to install turf fields
BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — South Dakota State University Athletics officials announced Friday that the homes of Jackrabbit baseball and softball will have synthetic turf installed at both facilities ahead of each program’s 2025 seasons. The turf installation project, which will be completely privately funded, was approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents at its […]
South Dakota State Sets Sight on Three Peat
Another start of the FCS season and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits are looking to get back to the pinnacle of the sport with a third straight FCS National Championship. The Jacks will start the season against Oklahoma State, its first FBS opponent since opening the season against Iowa in the 2022 campaign, its last loss in a 7-3 Hawkeyes win. One big thing which will help the Jacks this year is the return of two time national champion winning quarterback Mark Gronowski. Jimmy Rogers, head coach of the Jacks, says he stayed in contact with Gronowski and they talk everyday on what his decision might be…
Catching up with legendary Barrel Man Donnie Landis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Donnie Landis is one of the legendary entertainers in the world of pro rodeo. Landis has worked countless rodeos big and small over the years including two trips to the National Finals Rodeo. He recently made a stop at Hart Ranch’s Wild West Wednesdays Rodeo. We had a chance to chat with about his career.
ASI Executive Board Conducts Summer Meeting in South Dakota
The American Sheep Industry Association Executive Board met this week in Deadwood, S.D., for its annual summer meeting. The focus of the meeting each year is to set a budget for the coming fiscal year that will then need approval from the full board of directors. ASI’s new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.
Meet the Candidates: Travis Ismay
Travis Ismay is running for election in the state House of Representatives. Ismay is running as a Republican for District 28B in the northwestern corner of South Dakota, which includes Buffalo and Belle Fourche. He is running unopposed. Ismay works as a farmer and rancher. This would be Ismay's first...
University of SD Offers First-Line Tinnitus Treatment with FDA-Approved Lenire® Device
{KXLG – Vermillion, SD} The University of South Dakota (USD) Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic is leading the way in tinnitus treatment by becoming the first clinic in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska to offer the FDA-approved Lenire® device. This innovative technology provides long-term relief for individuals suffering from tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears.
Canton residents seek answer from City after multiple sewer backups
CANTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - For some residents of Canton, this summer has summer has been difficult, especially for those living on South Pleasant Street. The aftermath of heavy rains in June has created an ongoing issue of sewer backups in people’s homes. Laurie Wiebe, a Canton resident...
98-year-old vet reflections upon serving on the USS South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — People will gather in Sioux Falls Saturday to honor the sailors who served aboard the USS South Dakota during World War II. A California man, believed to be the last surviving crew member, is looking forward to taking part in the Day of Honor ceremony.
2 women involved in fentanyl distribution that killed a man sentenced to 20 years
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The two women charged with distributing a controlled substance resulting in a death were sentenced Friday in Federal court. Christina Sanchez, 25, and Katey McGruder, 26, were both sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing the fentanyl that killed Michael Mohr back on April 6, 2022.
Large wildfire erupts near Wall, now contained according to Wall Volunteer Fire Department
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A nearly 370-acre wildfire is currently scorching rural areas north of Wall. Known as the ‘South Creighton Fire,’ the fire is described as “human-caused” and was first reported early Thursday afternoon. Its general location was reported to be five miles north...
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