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How South Dakota and Michigan took different paths to 'election integrity'
DETROIT – Justin Roebuck can recall the exact moment that distrust of 2020 presidential election results impacted his status in the Republican Party. The top election official of Ottawa County in western Michigan was speaking to a GOP women’s group when he was asked who won the race between Republican Donald Trump and...
Now Hiring! South Dakota School Districts Have a Teacher Shortage
If you're fresh out of college looking for a teaching job, or a current educator looking to land a new teaching gig, you shouldn't have a difficult time, especially if you live in South Dakota. That's because the Mount Rushmore State has openings, lots of them!. With a new school...
Meet the Candidates: Scott Moore
Scott Moore is running for reelection in the South Dakota state House. Moore is running as a Republican for District 23, which is in north central South Dakota and includes Gettysburg. Republicans in this district are running unopposed. Moore works as a manager and CEO for FEM Electric Association. He...
Cats impacted by Iowa flooding flown across the country to find new homes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Wednesday morning, more than 40 cats got on a plane to find a home in New Jersey after flooding in Iowa increased the number of cats coming into shelters, but decreased adoptions. The process was conducted by Greater Good Charities, a global...
New, fully finished office spaces are ready for small businesses
This paid Site Spotlight is sponsored by Lloyd Cos. Move your small business in as soon as you’re ready with multiple newly finished office spaces ready to go. Lloyd Cos. has just finished building out several spaces in two east-side mixed-use projects, along with offering custom build-outs in adjacent shell space.
Shop 'till you drop this weekend
It’s Crazy Days here in Custer this weekend, and the remedy to that craziness is some good old retail therapy. Between the plethora of deals and sales at various Custer businesses and the city-wide rummage sale this weekend, there will be no shortage of places to shop around and score a bargain.
B-H BOARD OKs BIG POLICY CHANGE, HEARS CONCERNS
Much of the time at Monday night’s Britton-Hecla Board of Education meeting was spent discussing policies and policy adoption. At issue was whether or not to adopt around 200 new policies and therefore retire the school’s old policies. The public and board members had a lot to say on the matter.
Are Woke Policies Killing the Great American Motorcycle?
According to various reports, several 'woke' policies and decisions by American motorcycle giant Harley Davidson are leading to pushback, dropping stock and sales. According to reports from Rightwing.org, this summer's 84th Annual massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota was marked by numerous comments, complaints, and even some protests against what bikers say are woke policies by Harley Davidson. They include, according to Rightwing:
T-shirts can’t be lasting signage
The Custer City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to regulate types of signage in Custer at its regular meeting Aug. 5. The ordinance was first discussed at the June 3 meeting, but was tabled pending discussion with business owners who would be affected by the regulations. City...
August 14, 2024 News Round-Up
PUC REDUCES REQUESTED INCREASES FOR RATES FROM MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES. PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission significantly reduced rate increases for both South Dakota electric and natural gas customers served by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. at their regular meeting in Pierre today, Aug. 13, 2024. The commission’s actions came after a year-long analysis of two MDU requests: to increase base rates for electric service to customers in its South Dakota territory by approximately $2.98 million annually or approximately 17.3%, and to raise natural gas rates by approximately $7.42 million annually or 11.2%.
ACLU OF SD looking for “Election Observer” volunteers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As we inch closer to another hotly contested general election, it’s important to know that those who work our elections and those voting are following the rules. Shortly after the June 4 primaries, absentee ballots were challenged at two precincts in Minnehaha...
Watertown to Conduct Mosquito Spraying Tonight, 8/15
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program has announced plans to conduct aerial spraying operations tonight, August 15th, 2024, to combat a surge in the adult mosquito population. Spraying is scheduled to begin after 9:00 p.m. in designated areas of Northwest and Northeast Watertown, north of 3rd Avenue North and west or east of Broadway.
Two-Vehicle Accident in Watertown Sends One to Hospital
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A two-vehicle crash occurred last night, August 14, 2024, at approximately 9:25 PM at the intersection of 1st Ave SW and 1st St SW in Watertown. Watertown Fire Rescue responded and found both vehicles stopped in the roadway. Crews cleaned up a minor debris field and transported one individual to Prairie Lakes Hospital for further evaluation.
Thunderstorms bring overnight rain to KELOLAND
Good morning KELOLAND! Showers and thunderstorms brought widespread rainfall to eastern KELOLAND overnight. We are seeing some clearing early this morning in Sioux Falls, but clouds will try to return during the day at times. The map below shows the latest 24 hour rainfall totals as of 6am. Sioux Falls...
KXLG Radio & Reliabank Wrap up the 2024 Local $10,000 Summer Cash Giveaway
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight was the night where ten lucky KXLG listeners won $1,000 each to use anyway, and anywhere they wish within the local sponsors of the giveaway. For several years now, it's been part of the promotion's mission to ensure local businesses are offered the opportunity to sponsor the giveaway and that local listeners win. The winners then can choose from the long list of sponsors how and where they would like to spend the $1,000. That way, the money stays local.
UPDATE WITH CORRECTED PEOPLE’S CHOICE RESULTS: Team from Hill City takes home 1st place from Verendrye Museum Backyard BBQ Contest
The annual Verendrye Museum Backyard BBQ contest was held Aug. 10, 2024, during Trader Days in Fort Pierre. The team winners are as follows:. El Jefe and Gary Ronning of Hill City. Southern Sons of Pierre. Shane Alexander of Hill City. Prairie ATV, Abe Elder. Butch Davis of Fort Pierre.
BRITTON CITY COUNCIL: BALL PROGRAM SEEKS FUNDING
A seven-person delegation from the Britton Baseball/Softball Association met with the Britton City Council at its regular meeting on Monday to discuss field improvements and request funds, and that triggered a council discussion of needs vs. wants for a variety of city facilities. A special meeting is planned for Monday,...
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