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Five Large Fires Burn in Wyoming with Many Smaller Fires Not Contained
There are five large wildfires in Wyoming, with many smaller fires still not 100% contained. This amounts to about 270,000 acres burning. Approximate amount burned: 185,000 acres, 30,000 in Wyoming. Governor Gordon made the following statement:. "I have marshaled all available resources to fight fires this summer, including the five...
Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Named
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Five women were nominated for the honor of the Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Award. They were Sara Easton, Kendra Olson, Barbara Powell, Stacy Watembach and Erin Yost. Barbara Powell was awarded the title of Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year. She and her husband began...
Rosebud Sioux Tribe elects its first female president
The voters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe elected their first female president on Thursday. According to unofficial results posted late Thursday night, tribal council member Kathleen Wooden Knife prevailed by a vote of 1,192-870 in the presidential election over Steve DeNoyer Jr. The tribe also elected a woman to serve as vice president, choosing council […]
Jackley joins other AGs in demanding answers from Temu about alleged connections with China
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley joined 20 other Attorneys General in demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party, data collection practices, and possible labor violations. In a letter to the President of Temu and the CEO of...
Sanford hosting Sioux Falls Marathon Recovery Night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Due to the heat and humidity the Sioux Falls full marathon is a no-go. However, runners in the half marathon and the 5k will still take to the streets on Sunday. As you can imagine running large distances can be hard on your...
Man injured in a 2-vehicle/bike crash Saturday morning
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — A man received serious injuries after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle north of Hartford Saturday morning. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety, at 9:09 a.m., a 60-year-old was riding his bicycle eastbound on 254th Street, about seven miles north of Hartford. A pickup towing a trailer with haybales was also traveling eastbound on 254th Street behind the bicyclist. A GMC Sierra, driven by a 71-year-old male, was traveling eastbound behind the pickup on the same street.
Red flag warning for 3 western SD counties
CUSTER/FALL RIVER/HARDING COUNTIES, S.D. (KELO) — Hot, dry and windy weather is creating conditions for critical fires to develop across the area. The S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued a red flag warning for Custer, Fall River and Harding Counties Saturday from noon until midnight (MDT). Along...
7 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Jacob Knuth
Goal No. 7: GREAT EFFORT. Redshirt Sophomore | 6-3 | 213 lbs. | Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jacob Knuth (b. Dec. 17, 2003) is a transfer quarterback from Minnesota who has three years left to play and walked on to bring depth despite being on scholarship in Minneapolis. He did...
‘A staple’: Why new owners bought Casa del Rey
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Casa del Rey hopes to reopen its doors mid-September. After closing in July, its new owners said they immediately got to work to keep the restaurant in town. “Now that it’s out, all my friends are calling going, ‘What in the world? You didn’t...
South Dakota State University Extension Honors Outstanding 4-H Volunteers at State Fair
{KXLG – Huron, SD} South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is proud to announce the recognition of twelve dedicated volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the 4-H program in South Dakota. The ceremony will occur on September 1st, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Five...
EXC!TE Watertown Revamps Programming Format for Enhanced Member Value
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} EXC!TE Watertown, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through professional and personal development, is implementing a significant change in its programming format. Designed to cater more effectively to members' needs and expand its reach within the Watertown community, the new approach focuses on fostering connections and growth opportunities.
DWU Campus Ministry to Conduct Annual Food Drive
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Dakota Wesleyan University’s Campus Ministry will conduct the annual New Student Orientation Food Drive on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. All new DWU students, along with upper class leaders and employees, will be collecting non-perishable food items from the community by going door to door. All food items will be donated to the Mitchell Area Food Pantry.
Trojan Nights tickets on sale
The Trojan Nights concert ticket sales for the community went live at noon on Thursday. A limited number of tickets for the floor sections, and the east and west grandstands, are available for $75 dollars each. The concert features Blake Horstmann, Elle King, Brothers Osborne, and Old Dominion. Trojan Nights...
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