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Big Sioux Falls Marathon Announces Scheduled Street Closures
Runners from around the world will come to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to run in the annual Sioux Falls Marathon. The Annual Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday, August 25, 2024, will feature a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K. Annual Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday, August 25, 2024, will feature...
Meet a Rescue Monday: Carrot Cake and Crystal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The stars of this week’s Meet a Rescue Monday are Carrot Cake and Crystal from All Cats Rescue. Carrot Cake is a curious explorer. He is a domestic shorthair with an orange or red tabby coat. Crystal is a gray female who...
Bennett County agrees to open satellite office for Native Americans after voting rights probe
Bennett County in South Dakota has agreed to open a satellite office to resolve claims that it violated the voting rights of Native Americans. The U.S. Justice Department announced the agreement Monday and said it was prompted by claims that the county failed to make its registration and early voting opportunities equally open to Native […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: BE FOR BINGO
For those who enjoy playing bingo — free bingo, at that — the Freeman Senior Citizen Center will be the place to be Monday evening, Aug. 19. Action starts at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Organizers are encouraging families and people of all ages the “get off the couch, turn off the TV, leave your cell phone off, have a good time playing bingo and support the Senior Citizen Center.
South Dakota delegate describes DNC experience: ‘We’re here to work’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — Amazing. Energetic. Entertaining. That’s how South Dakota delegate captain Julian Beaudion — in a Zoom interview with Dakota News Now — described the scene in Chicago as he watched speeches from three of the most influential Democrats in the United States during the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
VIDEO: South Dakota Firefighter Reunite Mom & Fawn In Rescue
A South Dakota fire department performed an incredible rescue mission late last week. The Rapid City Fire Department did an unusual rescue that has been gaining a lot of social media attention. The fire rescue crew was able to save a distressed mule deer fawn and reunite the young animal with its mother.
Rapid City Superintendent Fired after Racist Comments
A South Dakota superintendent has been fired after an Office of Civil Rights report revealed racist comments aimed at Native American students. Nicole Swigart, superintendent of Rapid City Area Schools, was terminated by a school board vote of 6 to 1 on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The situation stems from racist...
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announces city budget for 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announced the city’s 2025 general fund budget as $104,277,575 Monday in a letter addressed to the Rapid City Council. This is a 4.4% increase from the 2024 budget, and these funds will go towards the city’s day-to-day operations.
Wyatt Casper’s Second Xtreme Broncs Finals Title Moves Him into the Top 3 in the World
Wyatt Casper has now claimed his second consecutive Xtreme Broncs Finals title after an impressive performance in Rapid City. A matchup with Disco Inferno of Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo got the whole thing started for Casper before a rematch with J Bar J’s Shady Jacket would be the finale.
End of Summer Golf Begins at These 25 South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Courses
Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will enjoy temps in the upper 80's and lower 90's. With the end of the golf season coming rapidly, golf courses will be calling you for a few rounds at area South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa courses.
Massive Chicken Nugget Recall Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota
Thousands of pounds of Chicken Nuggets have been recalled in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and across the nation. Perdue Farms has issued a significant recall of approximately 160,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to potential metal contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has classified this as a Class I...
Controlled Blast Takes Out Bridge at South Dakota, Iowa Border
The latest step in removing a damaged bridge that spans the border of South Dakota and Iowa is complete. Monday morning (August 19), crews from BNSF Railway used a controlled explosion to take down what was left of the railroad bridge on the North Sioux City side of the Big Sioux River.
Three Arrested in South Dakota on Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Charges
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On Friday morning, August 16, three individuals were arrested in South Dakota following an extensive investigation into fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution. The operation, conducted by multiple state and local law enforcement agencies, resulted in the apprehension of Brendan Ray Williams, Charles Richard Zebroski, and Lillian Lynn McLaughlin.
Update On Pierre Regional Airport Upgrades
(Pierre, SD) — Pierre Regional Airport is making progress on upgrades after lawmakers approved state funding for South Dakota’s airports this year. Work has officially been complete on the first runway project for Pierre. Now, another primary runway project is in the works. The total cost of the rehabilitation is just over seven million dollars. State and federal funds are covering about 95 percent of the project costs.
Unsettled Start to the Extended Outlook – Storm Center PM Update: Monday, August 19
While the start of the work week has been a largely quiet one, that won’t last for much longer as we head into the evening. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop later this evening and into the night in western KELOLAND. Some of these storms may become strong to severe as we head into the night.
Police Searching For Criminals Vandalizing South Dakota Town
Authorities in a small South Dakota town are on a mission to find hateful criminals who are vandalizing the city. Police at the Hanson County Sheriff's Office in Alexandria, South Dakota need the public's help searching for criminals actively vandalizing the town of Alexandria. In a Facebook post from the...
Tracking chances for showers and storms throughout the next few days across the area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We’re going to be tracking chances for showers and storms the next few days and the bulk of the severe weather risk is going to be remaining in extreme western South Dakota not only for tonight but also as we head into the next couple of days.
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