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Downtown Sioux Falls retailers hoping to sustain foot traffic and sales
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Earlier this month, SiouxFalls.Business published a column that shed light on the struggles of local retailers in downtown Sioux Falls. Sales are low and many of the businesses in downtown Sioux Falls expressed that they are having a difficult time turning a profit. Some local business owners even began regularly meeting to find solutions to get out of the slump they’re in, support each other and bring in more customers.
See 47 photos from day one of Lifelight Hills Alive in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Lifelight, the Sioux Falls based ministry, took over the Hills Alive music festival beginning this year. Though the first day saw a few acts unable to make the journey due to travel issues, thousand of attendees flocked to Memorial Park and Main Street Square in Rapid City.
‘Farm to Brew’ event explores relationship between agriculture and beer
VALLEY SPRINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Many of you might have heard the phrase “Farm to Table,” but how about the phrase “Farm to Brew?”. A “Farm to Brew” event was organized in partnership with Soil Regen, a company based in Texas, and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at A Homestead Brew in Valley Springs on Friday.
‘Those Guys’ A.B.A.T.E chapter raises funds for Children’s Home Society
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A brotherhood of motorcyclists took to the streets on Sunday to raise funds to benefit the Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls. A.B.A.T.E. stands for A Brotherhood for Awareness Training and Education. They call themselves ‘those guys.’. Those guys hit the...
Haze to continue into coming week before skies clear
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton warns that hazy conditions can be expected to carry over into the coming week, though clear skies will follow shortly behind. On Monday, Casper-area residents will likely see widespread haze and areas of smoke throughout the day. Skies will remain...
Fog Alert: Southeastern South Dakota Issued Dense Fog Advisory
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, the advisory predicts visibility as low as 1/4 mile. The advisory affects parts of southeastern South Dakota and extends into neighboring areas.
Pierre tops Yankton in Renner
RENNER, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Pierre Post 8 may well be back at the Renner Ballpark in a couple of days depending upon how the final power points and seeding plays out. If they come back they’ll certainly return with some good momentum. Playing a pair of games...
Spearfish girl wins scholarship with duck tape prom dress
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The end of the school year is the time many high schoolers use to find scholarships. Victoria Schoenherr was no different, searching the internet for fashion and design scholarships to help her pay tuition at the University of Northern Colorado. She stumbled upon Duck Tape’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest, sent the information to her dad, and the next day had rolls of duck tape waiting to be made into an award-worthy dress.
South Dakota Veteran's Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol's heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man...
Deadwood's 102nd Days of '76 celebration begins with steer roping
DEADWOOD, S.D. - Deadwood’s Days of ’76 week started strong on Saturday, July 21 with an exhilarating steer roping competition. The Days of ‘76 is one of the premiere rodeos in the Black Hills and has been named PRCA Rodeo of the Year 19 times. Interestingly, the event is put on entirely by volunteers.
Arina Haugen of Sturgis wins All-Around Rookie Cowgirl honors at National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Sturgis’ Arina Haugen captured the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl honors at this year’s National High School Finals Rodeo. Haugen qualified for the finals in three different events, breakaway roping, pole bending and barrel racing. She finished with 840 total points, finishing 350 points ahead of second place Kinley Follman (North Dakota). Haugen finished fourth in the All-Around Cowgirl standings.
Black Hills home to hundreds of reptile species
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Located just six miles south of Rapid City, Reptile Gardens is home to a couple hundred reptile species and has been a tourist attraction for more than half of a century. “It’s kind of a crazy thing having the World’s largest collection of reptiles in...
Police involved in standoff after shots fired in west Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A large law enforcement presence was called to 5200 block of Pinedale Circle after reports of gunshots were heard in the area. Police say at around 11:30 Sunday morning a person entered a home on Pinedale Circle and fired multiple rounds. The homeowners were able to escape the property with no injuries and seek shelter at a neighboring residence.
Birds losing skid hits five after doubleheader sweep in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY, IA (Dakota News Now) - After playing like the best team in the American Association for the majority of the first half of the season, the Sioux Falls Canaries look like a team in need of the All-Star break as the second half of the season is starting.
Smittys Squeak Past Spearfish In Twinbill Sweep
Ab. Smittys 1 – WP: Grant Beyer (CG) 7IP. 2H. 0R. 0BB. 4K. [66 pitches]. Cooper Eisenbeisz 1-3 GW RBI single in 6th inning; plating Drew Salfrank: who was 2-3 w/ run scored. Ab. Smittys 5 – WP: Jackson Welke 4IP. 2H. 0R. K. Brendan Livermont 1-3 2RBI. Casey Vining 1-3 run, RBI (double). Phillip Zens 1-3 run, RBI. Talan Dutenhoeffer 1-3, RBI.
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