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Barth, Clanin’s big nights not enough as Birds fall
Winnipeg, MB (Canaries) — Jordan Barth finished with three hits and Hunter Clanin drove in three runs on Tuesday but Winnipeg used a big seventh inning to defeat the Canaries 13-6 at Blue Cross Park. The Goldeyes opened the scoring with a two-run single in the first inning but the Birds answered with five unanswered […]
South Dakota school district gives all staff training on youth behavioral health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Educators oftentimes have a close bond with their students. They are often the first ones to notice, when something may be off with a student’s behavior. A new virtual course offered by Sanford Health is now equipping educators with tools to support...
Mitchell Second Chance High School earns special kudos from Culver’s
On July 18th, Culver’s celebrated its 40th anniversary as a company with its Mitchell store marking its 23rd year in town. As part of the celebration, Jen Bradley said each store was encouraged to make a donation to a special cause of their choice. Mitchell’s Culver’s chose Second Chance High School.
District Overhauls Math Curriculum, Implements New Science Programs
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown School Board was presented with summer curriculum changes by Tricia Walker, K-12 Instructional Design, mainly focusing on math and science education. The changes, outlined in a recent district update, aim to enhance student learning outcomes and better prepare students for future academic and career paths; however, Board Member Jean Moulton expressed some concerns.
Yankton Riverboat Days festival to offer full weekend of events & entertainment
YANKTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Yankton Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival held in Riverside Park and around Yankton is happening this weekend. Rose Hauger, the executive director of Yankton Area Arts, visited to share all that’s in store for Riverboat Days — from food to live music to art vendors.
Discover the New Roof Trail: Jewel Cave’s latest restoration project
CUSTER, S.D. – The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund recently supported a major rehabilitation project on the Roof Trail at Jewel Cave National Monument. This quarter-mile trail offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the connection between the monument's surface and subsurface resources. The rehabilitation is a key step toward enhancing accessibility for all visitors.
‘Moonlit Movies’ brings film fans of all ages to Main Street Square
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 2024′s third and final installment of Moonlit Movies brought dozens of Harry Potter fans to Main Street Square Monday night, with an outdoor showing of ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ playing on a large inflatable screen. The series of movie screenings is a partnership between Main Street Square and Elks Theater.
Triumph Tigers Take 1st and 2nd at the Inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers Race
The very first Sturgis Rally, known as the Black Hills Classic, was held on August 14, 1938 with a race of 9 participants and a small audience. Fast forward to August 11th, 2024, where 9 racers once again lineup on the starting grid of a new race. In this race,...
Intveld Signs with Mount Marty Baseball
Yankton High School alum Frankie Intveld is the latest addition to the Mount Marty Baseball program, signing with the Lancers on Tuesday. Intveld described the opportunity as a dream come true to continue his baseball career. Despite the signing coming late in the cycle, Lancers’ head coach Josh Teichroew (Ty-crow)...
Meeting held for Pettigrew Heights redevelopment plan
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Monday night meeting at Central Church Downtown touched on the future of the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood. Lloyd Companies and Southeastern Behavioral Health engaged to rezone the property of 11th Street and Summit Avenue from C2 zoning to midtown mixed-use zoning. The plan...
50 more homeless people will have a place to stay at Union Gospel Mission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — Homelessness in Sioux Falls has come under the microscope lately, particularly since recent comments and complaints were highlighted by the mayor and police chief at a press conference last week. The issue has many layers, but the demand for more places for...
City Provides More Info on New Hours for Yard Waste Site
The City of Madison gave an update Monday on the new operating times for the Madison Yard Waste Site. In a press release, the Public Works Department said they appreciate the public’s input and understand the inconvenience that the restricted hours at the Yard Waste Site have caused. The...
Splash Bash Tonight for DownTown in MadTown
DownTown in MadTown continues tonight for the fifth week in downtown Madison. DownTown in MadTown takes place from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the 100-blocks of North and South Egan Avenue. Tonight Josh Roy will perform, and it will also be Splash Bash. There will be food vendors, booths, and also several water activities for kids. DownTown in MadTown tonight is sponsored by DSU, Heartland Energy, Falcon Plastics, Lite Floor and Northwestern Energy.
Recap: Florida holds off South Dakota in Little League World Series opener
South Dakota begins its Little League World Series journey at 6 p.m. (CT) Wednesday against Florida, which is representing the Southeast region. ESPN will air the opener. Sioux Falls reached the LLWS in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, by going 4-1 in Midwest region play. Follow here for live updates, analysis and commentary from Wednesday's opener. Watch...
Meet the Candidates: Nicole Uhre-Balk
Nicole Uhre-Balk is running for election in the South Dakota state House. Uhre-Balk is running as a Democrat for District 32, which includes northern and downtown Rapid City. Uhre-Balk works as a learning specialist at Technology and Innovation in Education. If elected, this would be her first time in the...
Justice disparities on South Dakota reservations need attention, US attorney general says
SIOUX FALLS — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday during a visit to South Dakota that national crime rates have declined, but challenges remain on tribal reservations in the state. “We know that progress in some communities has not been the same,” Garland said. “Progress across the country is still uneven. Of course, there […]
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