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Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training
The state Department of Education “glaringly omitted” substantial Native American representation during its recent Civics and History Summit, alleges the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition. In response, the department highlighted several efforts it made to include Indigenous perspectives and material. The purpose of the conference was educating teachers about how to implement a new set […] The post Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
Suspect identified following standoff near Pinedale Elementary
RAPID CITY, S.D. - An armed suspect has been apprehended by police following a seven-hour standoff near Pinedale Elementary. At about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, law enforcement received reports of gunshots in the area of 5200 Pinedale Circle. The person responsible for the gunshots barricaded himself inside a nearby residence.
A quick rundown of the Rally at Exit 55
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Take Exit 55 off I-90 in Rapid City and you’ll find the largest Harley-Davidson superstore in the Midwest, which hosts its own motorcycle event each year at the same time as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Black Hills Harley Davidson moved to its current location...
Sioux Falls Little League wins SD state championship
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls claimed the South Dakota Little League state crown with a 16-4 in four innings over Rapid City Sunday afternoon for its third straight title. Sioux Falls came out of the loser’s bracket and needed to win two games on Sunday. It defeated Rapid City 8-3 in the first […]
Food truck owners open new restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A family known for their popular food truck has opened a new restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls. BibiSol Bodega and Provisions celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The restaurant is located on Phillips Avenue where Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts previously resided. Owner...
Affordable housing project moves forward
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) –An affordable housing project is moving forward in Rapid City thanks in part to Tax Increment Finances. Which is a tool the city uses to pay for improvements to a development. This week paved the way for the Camden Heights apartment project to move into...
Woman walking from Rapid City to the Badlands raises awareness for human trafficking
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Tarita Silk is walking from Rapid City to the Badlands to raise awareness of human trafficking. Silk is taking on this journey for the week of July 20 and walking as far as she can daily. On the South Dakota Missing Persons page 19 minors...
Storm conclude worst season in franchise history with loss to Green Bay
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On a night the Sioux Falls Storm celebrated their past, inducting longtime former defensive coordinator Brian Hermanson int the team’s Hall of Fame, it was the visiting Green Bay Blizzard who looked more like the Storm teams of old. Which was sadly...
DSS theft; Sioux Falls rioter; measles in SD; KELOXTRA football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, July 20 and here are the top news and sports stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go. After a former DSS employee was indicted for stealing $1.78M, two state lawmakers share their perspectives on the crime. One of the rioters in...
City Of Pierre Marks End Of Griffin Park Tennis Court Rehab
The City of Pierre has formally closed out a project to resurface the tennis courts in Griffin Park. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says a grant from the United States Tennis Association help make the project possible…. Tipton says the courts have seen a lot of play since the...
Harrisburg Gold comes back to defeat Aberdeen
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg Gold claimed a doubleheader sweep over Aberdeen Sunday afternoon at Dakota Access Field. Post 45 secured a 9-6 win in the opener and a 9-3 victory in game two. In game one, the Smittys jumped on top 5-2 in the second, but a four-run fourth inning catapulted the hosts into […]
Yankton knocks off the Renner Sultans in Legion action
RENNER, S.D. (KELO) — Yankton defeated the Renner Sultans 10-4 in Legion action Sunday evening. Post 12’s offense exploded early in the contest with four runs in each of the second and third innings to take an 8-0 lead. This matchup closed out a full day of games as both teams played Pierre earlier in […]
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