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Historic parade rides into Deadwood for annual ‘Days of 76′ celebration
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Traveling back to 1876, the traditional parade rode into Deadwood Friday to celebrate the town’s founding as part of the annual “Days of 76″ celebration. The “Days of 76″ event received its name after a gold rush happened in the Black Hills...
34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act celebrated at Main Street Square
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 34 years after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, awareness of disabilities and accessibility has grown closer to the hearts of people in South Dakota. July 26th’s Disability Resource Fair featured 34 different vendors, from Black Hills Advocate to West River Mental Health,...
Diversity Seen Across the Region
Hefty Seed Business Development Lead Jeff Preston serves Minnesota and the Dakotas. At the Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota, Preston said his geography covers a variety of conditions. “It’s very diverse agriculture with sugarbeets, dry edible beans, potatoes and more so our people have to know recommendations because of carryover and things like that in chemistry,” said Preston. “Down here it’s predominantly corn and beans.” Preston, who is based in Hillsboro, North Dakota, said soil types also vary greatly across the region.”The (Red River) Valley is very unique and we work all the way out to the Montana border. We go from irrigation to heavy clay/high magnesium soils to bull sand. So it’s very diverse and it takes different agronomy skills and expertise to work with farmers.”
Bestselling author speaks at SHS alumni reunion
Fifty years ago, 85 seniors walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, and during the 2024 alumni reunion weekend, 35 of them returned to their alma mater. Among those was Pam (Miller) Withers, award-winning author of 26 young adult novels, 23 of which were best-sellers. She was asked to give the alumni banquet address for the Class of 1974.
Real Estate Spotlight: Rapid City homes worth looking at
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City offers a diverse range of homes for sale, catering to various tastes and budgets. Whether you're seeking a cozy bungalow in a quiet neighborhood or a spacious family home with modern amenities, Rapid City has something to offer. The local real estate market features...
Sturgis slows things down for rally traffic
STURGIS, S.D. (KELO) –We are one week away from the official start of the 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. But the streets of Sturgis are already seeing the arrival of riders as well as several temporary 4-way stops. As soon as you enter Sturgis you’ll see traffic is stop and...
TenHaken weighs in on a phones-free classroom
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – At least two school districts in South Dakota, Gettysburg and Edgemont, are saying no to smartphones in classrooms. Now the mayor of the state’s largest city, himself a father to teenagers, is weighing in on the topic. “I would love to see other...
Sioux Falls TeamMates asks community to join their mentorship program
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls TeamMates set up a booth earlier at the “Fridays on the Plaza” to promote their mentor programs. Established in 1991, the Sioux Falls TeamMates aim to inspire students to develop their full potential and realize a successful and meaningful life through their mentoring programs.
DCI rules Get-N-Go shooting justified; employee says suspect 'made no comment about money'
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has ruled the law enforcement shooting death of a man, who took hostages during an incident at a Sioux Falls gas station, was justified. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's office announced the findings Friday evening, within 30 days of the July 3 shooting. Daniel Todd Augustine,...
East-side Panda Express tries out late-night drive-thru hours
Panda Express is testing drive-thru-only hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday at its location on the east side of Sioux Falls. The 41st Street location is not offering the extended hours at this time. “I’m thinking we’re going to continue this for a couple of weeks,”...
TenHaken says his $781 million budget comes at a 'pivotal time' for Sioux Falls
Mayor Paul TenHaken proposed a $781 million budget Thursday afternoon, calling it a fiscally responsible plan during at a "pivotal moment" for the city. Throughout August, the Sioux Falls City Council will hold a series of budget meetings and hearing from various city departments before a September vote. Here's four things that stood out...
Suncatcher Invitational trots into the Central States Fairgrounds Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Even if it ends up being as hot as it was during the week this weekend, there’s still something for you to do. The Suncatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy will be at the Central States Fairgrounds for its annual Equestrian Summer Invitational. Suncatcher Academy specializes...
Vermillion School Board Moves First Day Of Class To Aug. 21
The Vermillion School Board agreed with suggestions offered by Superintendent Damon Alvey and other school administrators to delay the beginning of the Vermillion School District’s 2024-25 school year. “The recommendation that we came up with was to rather than start on Aug. 15, which is a Thursday, we would...
Community Meeting Set For August 13, 2024 To Discuss Short-Term Rental Regulation In Spearfish
All are invited to an open-house-style meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, at the W.S. Tretheway Pavilion in Spearfish City Park. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input and feedback regarding potential short-term rental regulation in Spearfish. The City of Spearfish does not currently regulate...
Buffalo Licenses To Go Up In Custer State Park
CUSTER, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Buffalo are a major attraction in Custer State Park, which is one of South Dakota’s most-visited tourist destinations. Among the new regulations that have been proposed include allowing archery hunting for buffalo, in addition to rifle hunting, as well as increasing the number of trophy bull licenses from 8 to 11 and increasing the number of non-trophy bull licenses from 15 to 25.
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