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Sioux Falls mayor proposes purchasing land in Riverline District
Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken is proposing that the city buy land in the Riverline District. Many believe this could lead to a new convention center in Sioux Falls, and some have voiced concerns over costs. Rich Merkouris is the vice chair of the city council. He said the land...
Proposal for new form of county government gets icy reception at Minnehaha commission
A proposal to institute a new form of government in Minnehaha County could be on the back burner, following a Tuesday meeting where residents expressed concerns about some of the changes it could bring and some commissioners said they'd like to see a longer, in-depth discussion about the plan. Commissioners...
School employee fired after posting about Trump assassination attempt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) - A teacher in South Dakota has lost her job after she commented about last weekend’s assassination attempt on the former president. Cassandra Oleson was a behavior facilitator at Ben Reifel Middle School. After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday,...
Athlete Spotlight: Taryn Kloth - Listen To The Olympics On iHeartRadio
If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.
Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
South Dakota's finest Rodeos has a new home, and judging by the photos and videos that are available on The Corn Palace Stampede Facebook Page, they are locked and loaded and ready!. A closer look at the page illustrates that The Corn Palace Stampede is more than a rodeo, it's...
Free Teen Night Pool Party at Horace Mann Pool in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is set to host the second Teen Night Pool Party of the summer series this week. The Teen Night Pool Party will take place on Wednesday, July 17 at Horace Mann Pool from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring a 'Movie Night' theme with movie-themed prizes. These events are open to youth aged 10-17, free of charge, with no registration required.
Casper council OK’s police truck purchases; says cheaper isn’t always the better choice
CASPER, Wyo. — Government, education and other public agencies receive bids for contracts, services, equipment and vehicles. They usually chose the “lowest responsible bidder.”. Sometimes, though, the lowest bid from a responsible company isn’t the only factor when a government makes a decision. Tuesday, the Casper City...
Program seeking temporary homes for kids in court system struggles with recruitment, retention
Rich Ohm was going to say no. He and his wife are busy with their Watertown-based business, their children are all grown, and they aim to spend up to two months each year traveling out of the country for missions. But he surprised himself — and his wife. He said yes to becoming the first […] The post Program seeking temporary homes for kids in court system struggles with recruitment, retention appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Prayer of remembrance held for Sioux Falls woman killed in distracted driving accident
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Wednesday afternoon, a prayer of remembrance was held to honor Shereenea Jones, who died in a crash that happened on Sunday on North Cliff Avenue. Previous Coverage: Distracted driving to blame for deaths of two people hit while stopped on roadway in...
Citizen address dog attack at city council meeting in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Another resident spoke at Monday night’s Watertown City Council meeting to share an unfortunate incident with another dog that, in the end, caused the death of his dog. He was seeking any potential ordinance changes that could help future incidents. Richard Dunn explains more to the council.
New director of sales brings passion for event, hospitality industry
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Allyson Kasch, director of sales for Experience Sioux Falls. I’m grateful to have had the privilege of being born and raised here!. I love how Sioux Falls has grown into such a diverse city and one that is dedicated to growth and change. There is something to do here for everyone! We are also very fortunate to have such a clean city and supportive citizens. When you consider everything that we’ve accomplished over the last 25 years and all that is on the horizon, how could you leave? It’s an incredible time to be part of this community.
Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Cammy Mengwasser, Executive Director of the Watertown Area Community Foundation, spoke about the organization's recent $60,000 grant to the Lake Area Zoological Society. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Watertown Area Community Foundation and the Lake Area Zoological Society have enjoyed a strong...
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