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SME Sioux Falls names Jim Schmidt sales and marketing executive of the year
Lincoln County Commissioner and community volunteer Jim Schmidt has been named the Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year from Sales & Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls. “On behalf of SME members, our organization is honored to present this prestigious award every year to uplift and spotlight those who have dedicated their career to elevating the sales and marketing industry and our community,” said Sheila Hoff, SME president.
From the Newell School Superintendent
Preparing for the 2024-2025 school year was a significant task. The volunteer help and support has been greatly appreciated over the past few months. I would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers that helped this summer. Hours were spent by volunteers painting the hallways and...
$5,000 awarded to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater
Belle Fourche, S.D. –South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $5,000 South Dakota Fund grant to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater. Funding will purchase rights and scripts, costumes, set construction materials and venue rental for season programming. “Belle Fourche Area Community Theater is a small theater group with...
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.
Swim Center's 50-Meter pool plans to stay open till September 20th
Dave Kidd was born in Rapid City but spent a good chunk of his life living in several different states while his father served in the United States Air Force. During this time, he also lived in Turkey for a little more than two years (1989-1991) where he was able to experience the people and culture. Around 1996, Dave’s family moved back to Rapid City to be closer to family and has lived here ever since, becoming a 2000 graduate of Stevens High School.
Country Apple Orchard is back for the season
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — While autumn is technically a few weeks away, fall activities are starting up. At Country Apple Orchard, staff is excited that the Fall Festival is starting up this weekend. “Just to see all of our hard work over the past few months or the past...
Local group saves Winner newspaper from shutting down
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Days before the 114-year-old Winner newspaper was expected to close down, the local development corporation purchased the paper, ensuring the community’s local news would continue. “The paper is gonna continue as it has in the past, ” longtime editor Dan Bechtold told KELOLAND...
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...
Pickleball court highlights major backyard transformation
This paid piece is sponsored by Hardscapes Outlet. There’s still plenty of time to plan — or even make solid progress — on a backyard transformation like this one. This east-side home is taking full advantage of its setting near Willow Run Golf Course with an outdoor living space that even includes a pickleball court.
Acting Rapid City Schools superintendent adjusts to sudden promotion
After a tumultuous summer, Rapid City Area Schools has a new acting superintendent. Assistant superintendent Cory Strasser assumed the role just days before the school year began. Strasser assumed the role of acting superintendent following the firing of Nicole Swigart this summer connected to alleged comments made during a civil...
Good News - Exploring the Exciting Developments at LATC’s Dana J. Dykhouse Business Center with President Sanderson
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Lake Area Technical College “Archway” is open, and, more importantly, the road underneath Arrow Avenue is also open for vehicle travel. The road opened last night, and KXLG News was at the college this morning and received a walkthrough tour with LATC President Tiffany Sanderson.
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.
Stanley County Travels to Top Ranked and Defending Champion Parkston
After last Friday’s loss, the Stanley County Buffaloes will have to regroup quick as the competition only gets tougher. Tonight, the Buffs will be in Parkston to face top ranked and defending 9AA champion, Parkston. The Trojans beat Howard 12-7 last season in the Dakotadome to finish the perfect...
Inside Levitt at the Falls’ weekend lineup
It’s an unfortunate reality that all good things must come to an end. Tonight marks the final Thursday concert of the 2024 Levitt at the Falls season, and while the concerts are winding down you’ve still got three weekends to get out enjoy the magic of the Levitt at the Falls.
WIN BIG raffle raises nearly 60 thousand dollars
The winner of Interlakes Area United Way’s annual WIN BIG raffle was announced last night at halftime of the DSU Ag Bowl football game in Madison. Interlakes Area United Way had 750 -100 dollar tickets for sale this year, with the chance of winning a new Case IH Farmall 35A Tractor. The tractor, which retails for nearly 38-thousand dollars, was donated by Lake County International, a premier sponsor and longtime supporter of Interlakes Area United Way.
Sioux Falls 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' chislic eatery closes its doors
Urban Chislic, Sioux Falls’ only eatery to exclusively serve chislic, a South Dakota staple, as its main course, is closing its doors Friday. The owners announced the closure Tuesday on their Facebook page. ...
Yankton’s Miles Krajewski makes Paralympic debut in Paris
PARIS, FRANCE (Dakota News Now) - Yankton’s Miles Krajewski made his Paralympic badminton debut on Thursday in Paris. In mixed doubles with Jayci Simon, Miles won his debut against Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sivan of India, sweeping the match 23-21 and 21-11. Krajewski and Simon would fall in...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: TRIBUTE TO MRS. MUDDER
The following was written by Terry Walter and appeared as a guest editorial in the Aug. 29 edition of The Courier. Betty Mudder began teaching band at Freeman High School in the 1960s and continued until 1994, when she and her husband, Alvin, retired from education. Betty passed away on July 2, 2024 at the age of 89. Terry Walter graduated from Freeman High School in 1972 and is a retired music instructor. She lives seasonally in Sioux Falls and Arizona and still plays piano for the Gospel Gold Quartet, which includes Freeman resident Dennis Wollman. NOTE: Because of typos, the year of death and year of Walter’s graduation were incorrect in the print edition of this week’s Courier.
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