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Sioux Falls Mayor Tenhaken apologize for calling off Fourth of July celebrations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken is apologizing for a decision that threw a lot of folks’ Fourth of July plans into a tailspin. With stormy conditions in the forecast for the 4th, the decision was made to cancel the 2024 Independence Day celebration festivities- including the 5K Fun Run, parade, picnic, and afternoon entertainment.
Stormy Afternoon in Eastern KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Temperatures have been slightly below normal through the day. Highs have been in the upper 70s and low 80s. We have been tracking a few thunderstorms between Aberdeen and Huron through the afternoon. We will keep the chances of thunderstorms around through the evening hours, and they should start dying down after sunset.
Farmer’s fight against wetland designation gets boost from U.S. Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling
A Fulton-area farmer will have a chance to argue that a federally designated wetland on his property is actually regular farm ground thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The case will be one of the first in the nation to be re-examined as a result of Loper Bright...
Shedding tears as we shed our common sense on guns
It’s enough to make a grown man cry. And one of my friends did just that during a recent school board meeting here in Rapid City as he was trying to offer public comment about a pending board decision on guns in schools. Yes, guns in schools. How’s that...
Sturgis Chamber announces parade winners
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce has announced winning entries for “Electric Night Parade” at Sturgis Fest 2024. Selections were made in five categories. Most Beautiful: Kelly’s Creations. Most Creative: Sturgis District Library. Most Electrified: Morgan Olson. Chamber Choice: Sturgis Hospital. Best Use of Theme: First Presbyterian Church...
Steady growth, big successes: Downtown in MadTown returning to Madison
Since 2018, the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce has brought music to downtown Madison with its Downtown in MadTown event series. It's returning again this year with six free family-friendly shows set for Tuesdays in the second half of the summer, each with separate performers and themes. Each performance starts at 6 p.m., but many people arrive early to set up their own chairs or check out the food trucks and vendor tables.
Star Trek’s William Shatner to Headline Sioux Falls Charity Event
William Shatner is about to boldly go to somewhere he's never gone before. Get ready Star Trek fans, Captain James T. Kirk will soon be making a trek to Sioux Falls. That's right, William Shatner, the actor made famous for his role as the legendary Captain of the Starship Enterprise will soon be transported to the Sioux Empire to headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser in October.
Check out these photos of Rapid City's fireworks displays
Rapid City hosted three official July 4 fireworks displays last night: one at the Executive Golf Course, one at the Elks Golf Course and one at the Arrowhead Golf Course. All of the shows took place at dusk around 9:30 p.m. Here are some photos from last night's fireworks displays...
TSA prepares for high volume of travelers to end 4th of July week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Saturday is recognized as National Air Traffic Control Day. However, ATC professionals have their work cut out for them. On a day we thank them for their dedication, travelers will fill airports in droves. Airport and airline staff look to keep up with the traffic.
NSU Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss...
Baltic, Brandon, Harrisburg and West Central school districts awarded grants
Four Minnehaha County school districts were included in the South Dakota Department of Education’s recent award of $6.4 million in career and technical education (CTE) grants to 36 school districts. Baltic School District received $218,806.31, Brandon Valley School District received $221,683.81, Harrisburg School District received $199,678.72 and West Central School District received $108,615.82. Baltic...
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