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Volunteer firefighter braves lifesaving procedure
This paid piece is sponsored by Vance Thompson Vision. After decades of serving with the Emery Volunteer Fire Department, Mark Schulte knows what it means to help someone. “I’ve saved lives before,” he said. Yet when it came to a life-threatening vision diagnosis, it was Schulte who found...
Berry Announces 11 New Wolves To Baseball Roster
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head coach Dean Berry announced 11 additions to the Northern State baseball program today, bringing the 2025 class to 17. Nik Bantle (Saskatoon, Sask.), Lance Behrens (Prior Lake, Minn.), Palmer Boyd (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Hunter Brown (Des Moines, Iowa), Tommy Brown (Roseville, Calif.), Dillon Castellanos (Rocklin, Calif.), Diego Gonzalez (Poinciana, Fla.), Kaleb Hubble (Tucson, Ariz.), Gehrig Larrigan (Yuba City, Calif.), AJ Mendez (Buena Park, Calif.), and Carson Zimmel (Moorhead, Minn.) will join the Wolves this fall.
Good News: Dolphins shine at S.D. State A meet
The Watertown Area Swim Club Dolphins put in an outstanding performance at last weekend’s 2024 South Dakota Long Course State A meet held in Rapid City. The Dolphins placed second in total combined team score, behind the Sioux Falls Swim Team. Aberdeen Swim Club placed third, Rushmore Swim Team fourth and Brookings Swim Club fifth. There were 15 teams competing.
DSS employee charged in $1.8 million theft appears in court Thursday
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A former Department of Social Services employee accused of stealing nearly $1.8 million from the state is making her first court appearance Thursday in Hughes County. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, is charged with two felony counts of Aggravated Grand Theft. She was...
Winner man sentenced for rape charge involving developmentally delayed victim
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 38-year-old man from Winner will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a person incapable of giving consent. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Thursday that Lionel Lee Eagle Hawk has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with 10 years suspended for the charge of Third-Degree Rape.
Nonprofit sweets and drink shop Buddies & Co. officially opens in Brandon
A new nonprofit specialty beverage and sweet treat shop, featuring employees of all abilities, officially opened Wednesday in Brandon. Buddies & Co. is a place where “people with disabilities are valued, find meaningful work and connect with the community they love,” the business’s website states. ...
Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series wraps up with smooth jazz
Tuesday, July 30, marks the last concert of the South Dakota Art Museum 2024 Anderson Plaza Summer Performance Series. Everyone is invited to hear Gene McGowan and Friends performing straight-ahead jazz on Anderson Plaza behind the South Dakota Art Museum, from 6-7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the concert moves inside to the museum’s auditorium.
Photo Gallery: South Dakota State football prospect camp
South Dakota State hosted its Last Chance Futures Prospect camp on Thursday, July 25 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium and the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. High school players from around the region attended to participate in the full-contact competition camp, with South Dakota State coaches and players operating the camp and several other area coaches on hand to observe.
City of Watertown to Conduct Mosquito Adulticide Spraying in Southwest Area Tonight (7/24)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program is issuing an important public service announcement regarding adulticide spraying scheduled for tonight, July 24th, 2024. Due to an increase in the adult mosquito population, spraying will be conducted in the following areas:. Southwest Watertown. South of 3rd...
Representing his culture; Pine Ridge 17 year old wins Guinness World Record title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Imagine having more than 5 feet of hair cascading down your back. Reuben Looks Twice Jr. says he’s proud to represent the Lakota tribe after winning the Guinness World Record title for “world’s longest hair on a male teenager.”. “It’s not...
Rapid City Rollover: Teen Driver Accused of DUI and More
RAPID CITY, S.D. - At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 25, police responded to a vehicle rollover at the 3400 block of Skyline Drive. They found a white passenger vehicle overturned and multiple injured individuals around the scene. An unconscious male was discovered near the vehicle and was given emergency first aid until a medical unit arrived to transport him to the hospital.
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