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Governor Cheer and Dance Open Season in Aberdeen Saturday
The Pierre Governor cheer and dance team is going to get the season started this Saturday with a trip Aberdeen Central with a total of 13 teams participating. Joining the Governors and host Aberdeen Central will be Brookings, Harrisburg, Huron, Mitchell, Rapid City Central, Stevens, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Washington and Watertown. On the competitive dance team, Isabella Caauwe, Callie Gordon, Sara Maher, Carley Malm, Victoria Parsons, Olivia Stetson, Caiyah Swartz, Kailey Wallman and Addison Warriner will be the nine seniors for this year’s team. For the cheer team, Anastyn Baade, Kylee Daniel, Ella Dowling and Kaylee Tostenson will be the four seniors for the Govs. The Governors start the season in Aberdeen and will travel to the Corn Palace next week Thursday and then host the Pierre invite next week Saturday.
Unforgettable Night: Styx, Foreigner, And John Waite Rock Sioux Falls Concert
Rock fans love it when the 70s and 80s make a stop in Sioux Falls. Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite thrilled the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center concert geeks with all the timeless classics that made them great. John Waite opened the show around 7PM belting out a few of his...
Governors Open Season with Trip to Aberdeen Central in Quest for Eight Straight
The Pierre Governor football team will get its season underway as the quest for eight straight state championships starts Saturday night traveling to Aberdeen to face the Golden Eagles. The Governors would shutout Aberdeen Central in Aberdeen last year to open the season on its way to an 11-1 season...
Two Empire Mall food court tenants close
Two restaurants in The Empire Mall food court have left the mall. Jacky’s shut down earlier this month, following the opening of its newest location at 3101 W. 41st St. It had been in the mall for almost three years. Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe announced that it closed the mall...
USD starts season strong with win over Northern State
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — USD started the season on the right note rolling past Division II in-state opponent Northern State, 45-3. The Wolves started the game strong. Hank Kraft had a big run to get them out of the shadow of their own endzone. Northern State would keep that drive alive, leading to a 24 […]
Rapid City Police identify driver killed in Cambell Street crash
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Monday’s single-vehicle accident on Cambell Street resulted in the death of Corry Baragar, 51, RCPD announced Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, the Rapid City man lost control while driving a white sedan at high speeds southbound on Cambell Street, resulting in a violent crash at the intersection on St. Patrick Street. Baragar’s vehicle reportedly flipped and ended up resting on its front bumper.
Sioux Empire United Way aims to raise over $9 million in annual giving campaign
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Empire United Way has announced the kickoff of its 2025 Annual Giving Campaign with a week-long series of events. This year’s funds are being raised to benefit 38 nonprofits and 74 programs across the Sioux Empire. From September 3rd to September...
Restaurant Roundup: Bakery celebration, waffle bar’s return
Baking up a Storm is celebrating its one-year anniversary for its storefront at Lake Lorraine with discounts. Next week, Tuesday through Friday, buy one baked good and get a second one for half-price. The offer is for the bakery’s signature kolaches and for cookies, bars and cupcakes. Baking up a Storm is the lobby The Blu at Lorraine apartment building on the north shore of the development’s lake.
Methodist church in Brookings to serve turkey dinner
BROOKINGS — Brookings First United Methodist Church will serve a turkey dinner on Sept. 22. at its Community Life Center. The church is at 625 Fifth St. Serving is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12....
Need to Knows About Fantastic Sioux Falls Sidewalk Arts Festival
The streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion will transform into a bustling artistic haven as the annual Sidewalk Arts Festival returns to Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 7 from 9 AM to 5 PM. This free, one-day extravaganza is the region's largest arts festival, showcasing the talents of over 230 vendors...
Mapleton Golf Club hits milestones with one year before opening
The first new private golf club in Sioux Falls in decades is about a year from seeing its first rounds. Mapleton Golf Club is on track for a late August 2025 opening, with its first full season coming in 2026. “It’s coming together really well,” said Danny Amundson, who is...
Quarterback to Back: South Dakota State’s Mark Gronowski Is Most Accomplished QB the Cowboys Are Set to Face
The Cowboys will start their season against one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the country, who’s never played a snap of FBS football. Alan Bowman is college football’s most tenured passer, but he’ll square up against an even more seasoned veteran, albeit at the FCS level, in South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski.
Felony Alert Rapid City: Man wanted for violating probation, fentanyl
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Felony Arrest Warrant has been issued for Cory Wayne Moles, who is charged with Failure to Comply/Probation Violation. His original charges include Possession of a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) and 3rd Degree Burglary. Moles, a 35-year-old white male, is approximately 5'10" tall, weighs 180 pounds,...
SDSU football fans head to Oklahoma
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — College football season is upon us, and South Dakota State University will open the season Saturday at Oklahoma State. And a group of loyal fans are headed down to Stillwater, Oklahoma. About 50 SDSU faithful boarded a KELOLAND fan bus this morning in both Brookings and Sioux Falls to make the trip to Stillwater.
Halloween stores open for season
National Halloween retailers have opened their stores for the next couple of months, including one in a new location. Spirit Halloween is open at 1431 W. 41st St., which used to be a Fareway location. The store features a carnival-inspired theme of Halloween displays in the center. There’s also a...
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Welcomes Dr. Kristopher Johnson to General Surgery Team
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Prairie Lakes Healthcare System announced the addition of Dr. Kristopher Johnson, a highly skilled General Surgeon, to its esteemed medical team. Dr. Johnson will join Dr. Greg Gerrish and Dr. Jacob Shaeffer in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients at the General Surgery Clinic. His expertise encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures, including direct-access colonoscopies, breast surgeries, thyroid surgeries, hernia repairs, gallbladder surgeries, and treatments for acid reflux, among others.
Brookings, prepare for the roar of motorcycles
BROOKINGS — Don’t be surprised at high noon Saturday if you see — and hear — hundreds of motorcycles roaring through Brookings. It’s all for the 727 DAV’s 20th Annual Charity Poker Run, which benefits veterans. “Come out and enjoy a great, well-organized charity...
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