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Brookings-area calendar for Aug. 24-30, 2024
• Brookings AA has meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • Brookings AA has meetings at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter women’s support...
Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Asks James Comer If China Has Been ‘Grooming Tim Walz’
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo questioned if China has been "grooming" Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during a recent interview with Rep. James Comer (R-KY). The post Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Asks James Comer If China Has Been ‘Grooming Tim Walz’ first appeared on Mediaite.
More than half of violent crimes go unsolved in Minnesota
A Minneapolis police officer unrolls caution tape at a crime scene on June 16, 2020 in Minneapolis. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images. More violent crimes are going unsolved in Minnesota today than a decade ago, according to FBI data analyzed by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, a nonprofit working on criminal justice issues.
State Seal of Biliteracy available to high school graduates
Soon-to-be high school graduates can now earn a distinction on their diplomas. The South Dakota Seal of Biliteracy is available for students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. Dr. Andy McKay, the K-12 Spanish Immersion Program specialist for the Sioux Falls School District, said the seal will distinguish...
Special Olympics South Dakota ‘Heroes Pull’ Sunday, August 25th
Do you think you have what it takes to pull a 30,000-pound firetruck around?. You can find out on Sunday, (August 25) during the "2nd Annual Heroes Pull" for South Dakota Special Olympics. It's an opportunity for you and nine of your friends to display your tough guy skills as...
Sorry Runners…Officials Cancel Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday
Some South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota runners have been training to compete in the 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon. But unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Officials with the Sioux Falls Marathon have decided to cancel the upcoming Marathon scheduled for Sunday, August 25th due to excessive heat. The Sioux Falls...
Douglas ready to take the field with a new head coach
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The Douglas football team kicks off the new season August 30th when it plays at Mitchell. The Patriots will be led by new head coach Alex Ferdinand. Ferdinand is a familiar name to local football fans as he was a kicker at Stevens and Chadron State.
Only One Week Left Until the United Way’s “Win Big Raffle”
The WIN BIG Raffle benefiting Interlakes Area United Way will end one week from today, when one lucky ticket holder will win a 2024 Case IH Farmall 35A tractor. Longtime partner Lake County International donated the prize. The tractor retails at just under 38 thousand dollars. Jeff Bloom of Lake...
Cutest pet of the week: Riley Nelson
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - This is Riley Nelson, a 1-year-old Miniature Dachshund. His fun fact is he loves to run in the yard and play. To submit your furry friend for the cutest pet of the week, you must include the name of your pet, what kind of animal, the age, and a fun fact.
Northern State Wrestling Announces 2024-25 Additions
Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University wrestling coach Rocky Burkett shared the 2024-25 roster additions today, heading into the start of the academic year. 11 student-athletes will join the Wolves in the coming days. Full information on each of the new additions is outlined below. Grady Fey – 285,...
First responders granted free admission to Central States Fair Wednesday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Wednesday was ‘First Responders Appreciation Night’ at the Central States Fair, following Monday’s Military Appreciation and Tuesday’s Agriculture Appreciation events. First responders who came to the fair and showed their IDs were granted free admission to the fair and Range Days Rodeo.
Madison Looks to Diversify the Running Game in 2024
As the Madison Bulldog football team prepares for the 2024 season one key area they will be looking to build on is their running game. The Bulldogs averaged just 87 yards per game on the ground last year. That was significantly less than the year before, when they averaged over 136 yards per game.
Mobile Apps Innovate Concussion Detection for HS Football Team
The Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School football team was the first to test out a new concussion detection technology with athletic trainer, Scott Roggenbuck. Roosevelt HS is one of many schools partnered with Sanford Health. This partnership equips them with an app for mobile phones so athletic trainers can create baseline tests with athletes. Later, they’ll use the baseline test if a student-athlete is thought to have a head injury. The comparison between the baseline test and any further tests can tell Roggenbuck if a student is suffering from a concussion or when they are ready to return to gameplay.
Sioux Falls.Business: Casa Del Rey to reopen under new ownership
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A popular Mexican restaurant in Sioux Falls will live to see another day after closing its doors in July. According to Sioux Falls.Business, Casa Del Rey will soon have new owners. The restaurant on West Russel Street closed down after being open for...
Good News: Watertown man named president of S.D. Wildlife Federation
Brad Johnson of Watertown was elected president of the board of directors for the South Dakota Wildlife Federation during the group’s meeting last weekend. Johnson replaces outgoing President Zachery Hunke, also of Watertown. Hunke will retain a spot on the board as immediate past-president. Johnson has been a vice-president...
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