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World War Two Veteran’s Remains Returned to South Dakota for Burial
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) 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. Corporal Bartlett was taking part in a tank battle during...
Premium ewe sale sees internet sales increase
To meet the needs of emerging demand within the sheep industry for superior young ewe genetics available in smaller lot sizes, South Dakota Sheep Growers Association (SDSGA), has hosted a Premium Yearling Ewe Sale the last seven years. The sale was July 27th, 2024 at Magness Livestock Auction in Huron. This annual event is the signature yearling ewe sale in the region. For the first time, internet sales hit double digits, a total of ten lots were purchased through the cattleusa.com platform.
State should confront Indigenous foster care and prison numbers
The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal policy that seeks to keep Indigenous families and communities intact by regulating the removal of Native American children from their homes and the placement of children in foster care or adoptive homes. The goal of ICWA is the preservation of Indigenous communities and the safety and health […]
Fort Pierre Firefighters Travel To Pine Ridge To Assist With Wildfire Efforts
FORT PIERRE (KCCR) — Two Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department members are back in central South Dakota after spending last week fighting high temps and hot fires on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Engine Boss Tye Odden and Trey Stroup went to Pine Ridge to help relieve local fire fighters with the fire department in Piedmont..
Unique bar near Badlands opens up in time for rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - One bar near the Badlands is returning for the rally in a building you may not expect. The Grain Bin at Sobo’s campgrounds is about 30 miles out of town on the way to the Badlands and offers a spot for bikers to stop and grab a drink before they see the beauty of the area. Located off of SD-44 about 35 miles east of Rapid City or 3 miles west of Scenic.
Missouri River water now flowing into town of Madison
MADSION S.D. (KELO) — The wait for additional water is over for the city of Madison. On Friday, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System announced they finished the one million gallon ground storage reservoir and water has started flowing to Madison. Madison first signed an agreement to purchase water from the Missouri River in 1990.
Saturday Boredom Busters, August 3rd
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s the first full day of the Sioux Empire Fair at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Activities include an open-class swine show at 10 a.m., carnival rides starting at noon, an open-class sheep show at 3 p.m., an open-class goat show at 5 p.m. The grandstand entertainment features The Fury with special guest Kory & the Fireflies at 7:30 p.m. Fair admission is $10, $5 for children and free for ages 5 and under. The grandstand show is free with a paid admission. The fair runs daily through August 10th.
Ankeny defensive back Sandvig picks Sioux Falls over NSIC rival Minn. Duluth
Ankeny defensive back Sam Sandvig has verbally committed to play football for the University of Sioux Falls, an NCAA Division II program that competes primarily in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Sandvig said he picked the Cougars over the University of Minnesota Duluth, another program in the NSIC. “I really...