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3 hospitals in South Dakota recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. SIOUX FALLS, July 25, 2024 — 3 hospitals in South Dakota are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota will end early childcare services in August
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of South Dakota announced Tuesday via press release that the organization will no longer provide childcare services to infants/toddlers and preschool-aged children due to “financial sustainability challenges.” The last day for this decade-long program will be Friday, Aug. 16. School-aged afterschool and summer programs will continue as usual in...
SDSU nursing ranked No. 1 in South Dakota, top of the region
South Dakota State University’s College of Nursing was named the best nursing school in South Dakota for 2024 by RNCareers.org, an independent resource managed by nurse educators, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Of the 1,700 nursing considered schools nationwide, SDSU sits atop the South Dakota list...
Students attend Black Hills Playhouse performing arts camp
Gettysburg middle school students attended this year’s Black Hills Playhouse Jr. Performing Arts Camp. Seventh graders Paden Flad and Jude Holzwarth, sixth grader Leah Larson, and GHS sophomore Gabby Goebel all attended the camp, with Paden, Jude and Leah attending the middle school camp held July 7-13 and Gabby attending the high school camp July 14-20. The camp is held each year at Placerville Camp and Retreat Center in the Black Hills. The play for both camps was Disney Frozen Junior.
Sioux Falls School District not copying Gettysburg School District's 'device-free' policy
South Dakota's largest school district won't be reviewing or considering a policy change on cell phones in class rooms before the start of the school year, unlike other districts in the state. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken recently called a Gettysburg School District’s decision to be “device-free” a “bold leadership decision that I hope other districts follow,” but the Sioux Falls School District won't be weighing the choice any time soon. ...
Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in Lincoln County crash
LENNOX, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 60-year-old man riding a motorcycle suffered fatal injuries after colliding with a pickup truck near Lennox on Tuesday. Preliminary crash information indicates that around 3:30 p.m. on July 30, the driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on US 18 in Lincoln County, five miles south of Lennox.
Super 8 Motel Celebrates Turning 50 by Offering Room Rate of $8.88
At 50 years young, Super 8 is giving guests a chance to book a room this summer at the same rate it charged in 1974: $8.88 a night plus tax. Act fast though – only 888 nights are available at the reduced rate. “Remember when eight bucks could get...
Casa del Ray to close in Sioux Falls unless new owner is found
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The owner of Casa del Rey, a Mexican restaurant that has been in Sioux Falls for over 40 years, plans to close the business unless a new owner steps forward. According to SiouxFalls.business, Cory O’Brien purchased the restaurant in 2016, but began working...
Madison Man to Serve Prison Time for DUI
A Madison man will serve several months in prison, after failing to complete a DUI court program in Brookings. 68-year old Richard Barger was sentenced in 2023 on a 6th offense DUI felony. At the time of sentencing, circuit Judge Pat Pardy ordered Barger to serve 10 years in the...
6-bedroom home in south Sioux Falls tops sales report at $1.2M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of July 8 was almost $1.2 million for a ranch walkout home in south Sioux Falls. The 4,600-square-foot home was built in 2014 in the Prairie Hills neighborhood. It has six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Features include a wet bar and wine cellar in the lower level and a four-stall heated garage.
Pulling for the Alpena Fire Department
In just four years, the Alpena Fire Department’s Annual Tractor Pull has evolved into a beloved community celebration, continuing to grow since its inception in 2021. “It was a fantastic turnout,” said Alpena fireman and tractor pull organizer Chris Albrecht. “In the tractor pull, with 174 hooks, there were people participating from all over the country. The whole day was a good thing for Alpena, a true town celebration.”
First Annual SACOTA Arts in the Park Draws Multi-Generational Crowd From Near and Far
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Creativity abounded at the City Park Field House and Shakespeare Garden last Saturday as the Springs Area Council of the Arts (SACOTA) welcomed dozens of attendees to its First Annual Art in the Park event. With the goal of supporting and promoting the arts in the Wessington Springs area, SACOTA’s free event included rock painting, sketching, watercolors, flower…
Class of 1982 Celebrates with School Tour, Food and Fellowship
The WSHS class of 1982 celebrated their 42nd class reunion July 19 and 20. The class as a whole sends a huge thank you to the Springs Inn for providing a wonderful meal for the classmates, to Donna Schimke for the tour of the high school and Slippery's for social hour. A good time was had by all.
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