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Lennox snags win over Tea on the road
TEA, S.D. (KELO) — The Tea legion baseball team struggled to contain Lennox on their home turf as Post 174 claimed the 4-0 win over Tea Tuesday evening. Lennox scored two runs in the third and another two runs would follow in the seventh. Tea will visit Humboldt/Hartford next Monday, July 8.
Sheep producers invited to apply to SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe cohort program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program. Elevate Ewe is a year-long cohort program for up to 20 people that combines workshops, webinars, hands-on training, industry tours, networking and mentoring opportunities to educate sheep producers. It is designed...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ALL LINED UP
The west side of the 300 block of Main Street in Freeman was busy on Tuesday morning, with many visiting the downtown grocery store, Jamboree Foods. It was 30 years ago this week that owner Bob Pidde was making plans to temporarily close his previous store and move into the new location, which had served as the home to a number of other businesses, including The Carriage House, Village Toggery and K&K for many years before that.
South Dakota's foreign land ownership law one of several now in effect
(The Center Square) - A bill that bans China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia or Venezuela from owning agricultural land in South Dakota took effect Monday. The bill also prohibits any of the countries from leasing agricultural land unless it is for research and is no more than 320 acres or is for the contract feeding of livestock under certain circumstances. “Evil Foreign Governments, like the Chinese Communist Party, are...
One dead & hostages rescued in officer-involved shooting in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Officers responded to an incident in central Sioux Falls on Wednesday morning that turned into a shooting where one person died. Sioux Falls Police say at approximately 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning, they along with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at a Get-n-Go convenience store on the 600 block of S. Minnesota Ave.
Libertarians nominate Public Utilities Commission candidate
The Libertarian Party of South Dakota has nominated Gideon Oakes, of Keystone, as its candidate for the Public Utilities Commission in the Nov. 5 general election. Oakes will face incumbent Republican Kristie Fiegen and Democrat Forrest Wilson. Fiegen has served on the Public Utilities Commission for over a decade, after being appointed to the position […] The post Libertarians nominate Public Utilities Commission candidate appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota Health Department Issues Mosquito Warning
When you experience the torrential rains that South Dakota and the rest of the Upper Midwest endured recently there are serious consequences, some immediate and some and delayed. Widespread flooding and destruction hit almost right away, but now there's another issue coming as a result of all of that water.
Harrisburg, Tea, Box Elder lead booming South Dakota cities
HARRISBURG, S.D. – This bedroom community just south of Sioux Falls transformed over the past couple of decades into the fastest-growing South Dakota city of more than 5,000 people, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau and Population Division report. Harrisburg’s population ballooned by 37.8%, or more than...
South Dakota Community Foundation awards $1.2 million to area nonprofits
The Sisseton-based Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation has received a $100,000 grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation’s Beyond Idea Grant program. Thirteen South Dakota nonprofits were awarded grants totaling $1.2 million. Offered in partnership with the Bush Foundation, the program supports community-based problem-solving efforts in South Dakota. The...
State’s oldest municipal band, new Mexican restaurant, ice cream shop offer old-fashioned fun in Lennox
This paid piece is sponsored by Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. It’s a great time for a quick trip south to Lennox — where you’ll find the state’s longest-running municipal band and new places to grab something to eat. Lennox Municipal Band. Musicians have been making music...
SFCFC’s Joe DeMay glad to have home field for WPSL Central Region Playoffs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Sioux Falls City Football Club got the big news last night that they will be hosting the Central Region playoffs July 13th and 14th and Bob Young Field. In just their 3rd year of existence it’s been amazing to see the growth of...
Andre Fields is frustrated with so many close losses for Storm in his first season as Head Coach
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -For the first time in franchise history Kurtiss Riggs is not the man in charge of the Storm. Andre Fields has been with the team for years as a player, coach and coordinator. But the role of head coach is a much different animal and he’s literally been learning on the fly.
Mayor: Most Canton homes experienced some degree of flooding
Communities across southeast South Dakota continue flood recovery efforts. That includes Canton, where the mayor estimated three-quarters of homes had some degree of flooding. Canton didn’t see scenes of homes or streets collapsing like other communities, but that doesn’t mean there was no damage. Rivers are still above...
William Shatner to headline Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
Television and film legend William Shatner will visit South Dakota for the first time and headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children’s Charity Fundraiser this fall. The event will be Oct. 30 in a new venue — the Sioux Falls Convention Center — allowing for a...
41st diamond opens, Gov. in Vermillion, Fourth pet safety
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. The Fourth of July can be a fun-filled holiday especially if you enjoy fireworks. But your pets may not feel the same way. Loud noises and the irregular bangs from fireworks can cause anxiety and fear in animals.
East Hangs on for Doubleheader Sweep of Eights
Sioux Falls East would get two wins on Tuesday sweeping Pierre Post 8 at Hyde Stadium with a 5-1 and 5-4 wins for their tenth straight South Dakota win. East would get a two RBI double from Kooper Perry in the top of the second to take a 2-0 lead and added on in the third with a RBI single from Ryan Hirsch. The Eights would get its lone RBI from George Stalley, a sacrifice fly to make it 3-1 in the bottom of the fifth, but an extra two insurance runs would score in the seventh delivered by Ethan Olson. Pierre had just three hits in the game and had just two base runners in the first four innings. Miles Doyle would be tagged with the loss giving three runs, two earned, on seven hits, three walks and four strikeouts in five and 2/3 innings.
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