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Fargo Man Accused of Raping Boy He Met On Social Media App Numerous Times
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor for allegedly raping a 12-year-old boy at his home on multiple occasions. Court records show 31-year-old Dominic Lilly met the boy on Sniffies, a social media app, and had the boy to his home between 10 and 15 times.
Bismarck pastor moonlights as successful artist
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - It’s a beautiful marriage when two passions come together. For Bismarck’s Sam Coleman, his love for people and art started young. At just seven years old, Coleman was leading prayers with his friends and painting dinosaurs, but even so, where he ended up surprised him.
ND State Fair entertainment lineup and schedule- Let’s Talk!
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The 2024 entertainment lineup for this year’s North Dakota State Fair is jam-packed with entertainment for all ages. We spoke with one of the performers, Natalie Ann from Frantic Anarchy, as well as Charlene Ratliff with the event itself. Ratliff explained that there will...
I-94 Crash in North Dakota: Seven Children Involved, Two Deceased
Stutsman County, ND – A vehicle carrying seven children crashed on Interstate 94, resulting in the deaths of two young passengers. The 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, traveling eastbound, lost control after being passed by a semi-truck, causing it to roll and land on its side in standing water. According to...
South Dakota's innovative DDI Project honored in 2024 awards
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s (SDDOT) Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) located on Interstate 90 at exit 59 and North LaCrosse Street in Rapid City was recently honored as a winner within the Western Association of State Transportation Officials (WASHTO) region for the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Selected from 32 projects nominated by 15 state DOTs in the WASHTO region, the SDDOT project is among 106 nominations submitted overall by 39 state DOTs as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards contest.
SDSU researchers to improve heat tolerance in wheat crops
A team of South Dakota State University researchers — led by professor Wanlong Li — have received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to modify the genetic code of wheat plants to make them more tolerant to heat stress. Wheat...
Scotland steer wrestler Kade Odens leads Team South Dakota on Day 1 of NHSFR
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- There’s been one session of the National High School Finals Rodeo and Scotland’s Kade Odens made it count. Competing in the steer wrestling competition, Odens finished second in his performance with a time of 6.49 seconds. Another South Dakotan that performed well Sunday...
McLaughlin Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Hit-and-Run on Reservation
{KXLG – McLaughlin, SD} A McLaughlin man has been sentenced to prison for a DUI hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian seriously injured on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, announced today by U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Jerry Bruce Petersen, 69, received a one-year and one-day federal prison...
SFSD staff member’s Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the Wild West of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. That includes a South Dakota teacher who quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Newell butcher gets $5.7 million in latest round of USDA small business grants
South Dakota Searchlight – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The...
Fatal collision on SD Highway 50 near Yankton County
YANTON COUNTY, S.D. - A 30-year-old man died this morning in a two-vehicle crash seven miles west of Yankton, SD. The names of those involved have not been released pending family notification. Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling westbound on SD Highway 50...
Southeastern Behavioral Health, apartments planned for former Mercato
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Development plans are in place for the site of the former Mercato store in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a letter from Lloyd Companies to residents in the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood, the half-block on 11th Street will be redeveloped into a three-story building.
SDSU readies for increased enrollment
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As the summer comes to a close, colleges across South Dakota have started to take a look at enrollment rates. When it comes to taking the next steps after high school, several colleges will see an increase in their enrollment rates. This includes South Dakota State University, especially this upcoming fall.
Community members voice opposition at Rapid City Council meeting for Vision Fund Revision Ordinance
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Following a successful effort to put Rapid City’s Vision Fund Revision Ordinance on the November ballot, dozens attended Monday’s Rapid City Council meeting to comment on their concerns with the proposed changes. Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, each criticizing proposed plans for the historic fund, which they argue would limit citizen input.
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