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South Dakota Farmer pilots new combine from Case IH
Amid the sprawling fields of Groton, South Dakota, Nick Strom, a fourth-generation farmer with a nearly 4,000-acre corn and soybean operation, has always balanced tradition with progress. Recently, his operation took a significant leap forward when he was chosen to pilot a new combine from Case IH. Like most producers,...
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Kampeska Chapter of Izaak Walton League Awards Scholarships and Continues Conservation Legacy
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} As the new school year begins, the Kampeska Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) has proudly awarded two $1,000 scholarships to deserving students. Eva Benike from Waubay, attending Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and majoring in environmental conservation, hopes to pursue a career with Game, Fish & Parks. Peyton Lauseng from Watertown is attending South Dakota State University (SDSU) and majoring in microbiology.
From the Halls of City Hall with Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} On this week's From the Hall's of City Hall our guest is Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack. Your browser does not support the audio element. This week we covered several topics in an effort to give clarity:. Childcare Crisis: The community is facing a significant childcare...
Deadline missed for November fire district vote
There will be no November vote to enact the proposed Custer Fire Protection District after a deadline to get the issue onto the November general election ballot came and went without a required resolution to establish the district being approved by the city and county. The state gave the two...
Northern lights spotted in KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Northern lights were seen just north of Sioux Falls in KELOLAND early Wednesday morning. One of our viewers sent photos of the display. If you caught views of the lights, send them to our KELOLAND uShare inbox!
St. Thomas opens fourth season in FCS Thursday night against Sioux Falls
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Glenn Caruso was his usual energetic and vibrant self as he ran across the field at O’Shaughnessy Stadium Tuesday afternoon. That’s because for the first time in program history, the University of St. Thomas football team opens its regular season on Thursday night. The Tommies will host Sioux Falls under the lights. St. Thomas is coming off an 8-3 season in 2023, including a 7-1 mark in the Pioneer League to finish second. How excited is Caruso?
South Dakota HC Nielson Previews NSU, Returners, and Season
South Dakota Coyote Football is very well thought of heading into the 2024 season that begins on Thursday in Vermillion. USD is a top 5 team in the preseason poll and is also top 5 in betting odds to win the FCS title at DraftKings Sportsbook. Each and every Monday...
Event that has uplifted women for 51 years gets a new name
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - EmBe is changing the name of the awards it gives to uplift women in the community, and they’ve even expanded their award categories. What was previously known as A Tribute to Women is now called THE EMBES: A Tribute to Women. The...
JACKRABBIT MEN’S HOOPS COMPLETES SCHEDULE
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State men's basketball program has finalized its 2024-25 schedule as the Jackrabbits look ahead to a challenging slate while making their debut in the newly-renovated First Bank & Trust Arena. The Summit League previously announced its conference slate earlier this month. SDSU's non-conference...
Sheridan Man Changes Plea on Felony Voyeurism Charge
A change of plea hearing was held in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan Wednesday for a 37-year-old Sheridan man. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Pursuant to terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, Jason Wootton pleaded guilty to the charge of felony voyeurism for video recording an individual’s intimate areas without their consent on April 14, 2024. A misdemeanor charge of unlawful dissemination of intimate images was dropped as part of the plea deal. The State has agreed to cap its split-sentence recommendation of 180 days in jail and 3 to 5 years in prison, with the prison time suspended in favor of three years of supervised probation.
Two election outcomes in November will determine future of Medicaid work requirements
An attempt by Republican lawmakers to add work requirements for South Dakotans covered under Medicaid expansion will hinge on two election outcomes in November. First, voters will decide on Amendment F, a legislative effort to allow employment criteria to be used for able-bodied adults to receive Medicaid benefits as part of the 2022...
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