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Unrestricted Category State Bluegill Record Broken
CLEAR LAKEL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Jason Deroy, of Clear Lake, SD, was underwater spearing when he set a new bluegill record on Pickerel Lake in northeastern South Dakota on July 6. This fish breaks the “unrestricted” bluegill record, meaning it was taken by any legal method other than hook and line. The image of the fish can be found on GFP’s Facebook page.
South Dakota father is leading effort to restore abortion rights in the state
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of conversations about voter-initiated efforts to restore abortion access across the country. Unlike other abortion-rights initiatives across the country, major reproductive rights groups haven’t backed the effort to restore access in South Dakota. But that hasn’t stopped Dakotans for Health — a ballot question committee behind […]
Lakeshore Fire near Gross Reservoir burns two structures, prompts evacuations
A fire off Lakeshore Drive near Gross Reservoir has burned at least two structures and prompted evacuations in the area Wednesday, the latest in a series of fires up and down the Front Range. An evacuation order is in place for the area immediately northeast of Gross Reservoir. Evacuation orders...
3 hospitals in South Dakota recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. SIOUX FALLS, July 25, 2024 — 3 hospitals in South Dakota are among the more than 3,000 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® and other programs to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota will end early childcare services in August
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of South Dakota announced Tuesday via press release that the organization will no longer provide childcare services to infants/toddlers and preschool-aged children due to “financial sustainability challenges.” The last day for this decade-long program will be Friday, Aug. 16. School-aged afterschool and summer programs will continue as usual in...
Plane crash in Yankton, avalanche battle, vehicular homicide
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. Authorities are investigating a deadly plane crash in Yankton county that killed one person. It happened before 8 o clock Wednesday morning. Authorities have not released the victim’s name. We’ll bring you more details when we get them.
Remains of WWII soldier identified in May returned to South Dakota; Burial scheduled for Aug. 10 in Blunt
Thanks to work started by the United States Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), a soldier from South Dakota killed in France during WWII has been identified and is back in the state where he will be buried. The remains of 22 year old U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett were...
Yankton’s Rental Situation Addressed
On Wednesday night, a group of concerned citizens met at the United Way conference room to discuss the condition of residential rentals in Yankton. The main issue discussed was the complete lack of code enforcement that would protect renters from repairs and upkeep not being completed. Alixis Evans, with Pathways...
Sioux Falls School District not copying Gettysburg School District's 'device-free' policy
South Dakota's largest school district won't be reviewing or considering a policy change on cell phones in class rooms before the start of the school year, unlike other districts in the state. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken recently called a Gettysburg School District’s decision to be “device-free” a “bold leadership decision that I hope other districts follow,” but the Sioux Falls School District won't be weighing the choice any time soon. ...
A different kind of flower shop arrives in Brookings
BROOKINGS — There’s a new medical cannabis provider in Brookings, and it’s a name people might recognize if they’ve been to Sioux Falls: Flower Shop Dispensary. Located in the old Midway building at 1004 Sixth St., the dispensary works with around 50 in-state cannabis cultivators and carries over 200 different products, general manager James Buryanek told the Brookings Register in an interview.
Super 8 Motel Celebrates Turning 50 by Offering Room Rate of $8.88
At 50 years young, Super 8 is giving guests a chance to book a room this summer at the same rate it charged in 1974: $8.88 a night plus tax. Act fast though – only 888 nights are available at the reduced rate. “Remember when eight bucks could get...
Casa del Ray to close in Sioux Falls unless new owner is found
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The owner of Casa del Rey, a Mexican restaurant that has been in Sioux Falls for over 40 years, plans to close the business unless a new owner steps forward. According to SiouxFalls.business, Cory O’Brien purchased the restaurant in 2016, but began working...
Abbott House in Mitchell Receives a Generous Gift
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Dakota State Fraternal Order of Eagles has stepped up to the plate once again to help hurting children in need who have experienced abuse or neglect. Members of the Vermillion Eagles #2421 demonstrated their unwavering commitment to “People Helping People” by presenting a total of $16,700 in checks to the Abbott House Foundation before their most recent weekly meetings.
STICKS ARE 16U REGION CHAMPIONS
Two days after the Sticks won the Class B title at the 14-and-under level, the 16-and-under Sticks punched their ticket to state with a Region 4 championship. After falling to Garretson 10-3 Tuesday evening, Canistota/Freeman came back to defeat Garretson 14-1 to earn their spot in the eight-team tournament, which will be played in Platte Aug. 9-11.
B&G Milkyway stores compete for Avalanche title
From Hot Tamale to Caramel Corn Craze, Avalanche flavors at B&G Milkyway are going creatively competitive in August. Each of the nine locations in the Sioux Falls area has created an entry for the inaugural Avalanche Battle. “Each location was allowed to think outside the box,” said Alex Bettmeng, the...
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