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Social media trends raise awareness on tween skincare
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Social media has caused a skincare frenzy making tweens major consumers. Children as young as 7 years old have begun dabbling in the world of skincare. Dermatologists are impressed at their initiative but say these skincare products could do more harm than good. “But unfortunately,...
Amazon prime day doesn’t outshine local businesses
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Lots of online buzz Tuesday as the annual Amazon Prime Day kicks off and thousands of products across the site go on sale. Local Rapid City businesses say they don’t feel pushed to the side as shoppers may gravitate toward those convenient online deals. Most local businesses feel they compete with big companies every day.
Sioux Falls District Fires Employee After Social Media Post
It was a surreal weekend filled with emotions after the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. One Sioux Falls resident made a Facebook post with her controversial thoughts on this weekend's events. It quickly was shared by what felt like the entire Sioux Falls community. The...
Watertown natives open Vermillion's first brewpub
The number of operating craft breweries continues to climb in the United States, but one South Dakota city only recently joined the craft beer trend. Vermillion, home of the University of South Dakota, featured no such establishments until last November, when two former Watertown residents opened XiX (Nineteen) Brewing in downtown Vermillion.
Sioux Falls West sweeps Pierre at Harmodon Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls West legion baseball team tallied a pair of wins Tuesday, claiming a double header sweep of Pierre. Post 15 West started the day strong with a 5-1 win in the first game of the double header. The second game went the way of West as well. They […]
Sioux Falls mayor proposes purchasing land in Riverline District
Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken is proposing that the city buy land in the Riverline District. Many believe this could lead to a new convention center in Sioux Falls, and some have voiced concerns over costs. Rich Merkouris is the vice chair of the city council. He said the land...
Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Cammy Mengwasser, Executive Director of the Watertown Area Community Foundation, spoke about the organization's recent $60,000 grant to the Lake Area Zoological Society. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Watertown Area Community Foundation and the Lake Area Zoological Society have enjoyed a strong...
Proposal for new form of county government gets icy reception at Minnehaha commission
A proposal to institute a new form of government in Minnehaha County could be on the back burner, following a Tuesday meeting where residents expressed concerns about some of the changes it could bring and some commissioners said they'd like to see a longer, in-depth discussion about the plan. Commissioners...
Sunday Storm Clean-up Continues In Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Clean up continues in Pierre following a Sunday morning squall line that brought 80 to 100 mile an hour winds to central South Dakota. Pierre City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga says the city fared well from a damage standpoint…. Tree damage however, is a different story…. Huizenga...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: FIELD OF PLAY
Luke Bierle keeps his eye on the ball after a flip from Mirik Vaith as Scotland/Menno tries to get the out at first in the opening round of the VFW 14u Region 7 Tournament being hosted by Tyndall this week. The Trappers fell to the host team 9-4 in Monday’s first game but came back to defeat Irene/Viborg later that night to advance to Tuesday’s second round.
Talks start for south Sioux Falls to have an outdoor pool by 2029
Sioux Falls Councilor David Barranco says he wants to see a new outdoor pool on the city's south side by the summer of 2029, and a committee will soon be taking a look at how best to make that goal happen. Barranco said in an interview Tuesday that the committee would include city...
Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
South Dakota's finest Rodeos has a new home, and judging by the photos and videos that are available on The Corn Palace Stampede Facebook Page, they are locked and loaded and ready!. A closer look at the page illustrates that The Corn Palace Stampede is more than a rodeo, it's...
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