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605 Made Night Market turns a parking lot into a pop-up market
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, you can shop, dine and be entertained under the stars at the annual 605 Made Night Market. The southeast corner of 6th Street and Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls will feature street fair-style entertainment, food trucks and shopping. The free...
Bridal shop reopens after relocation to ‘dream boutique’
Ellie Stone Bride is celebrating a grand reopening in its new location and now is taking appointments. The boutique sits inside The Crimson along 85th Street near Minnesota Avenue, just west of Walmart. The boutique takes up a large majority of the lower-level retail space on the northeast corner of...
Strong start propels Viborg-Hurley past Canistota
CANISTOTA, S.D. (KELO) — The Viborg-Hurley football team used a 32 point start to claim a 40-20 win over Canistota on Friday. The Cougars had a fast start, posting 32 points in the first half to build that lead. The Hawks scored right before halftime and trailed 32-8 at the break. Canistota would outscore Viborg-Hurley […]
Codington County to hold child care forum next week
Child care is an ongoing issue in Watertown. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 28, community leaders will get together at the Lake Area Technical College Student Center's fourth-floor room to speak about Watertown's childcare issues. This gathering aims to find solutions and plan future actions to address the community’s child care needs. Those who are interested in understanding this important issue better and hearing the discussion from community leaders are invited to attend. Public comment will be taken at the end of the meeting, if time allows. Child care conversations: Codington County needs more than $21M in bridge repair work, daycare issues This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Codington County to hold child care forum next week
Volunteers get to work at Graceland Cemetery
In Emily Dickinson's "I died for Beauty," she ruminates on the universality of death, ending on the affecting final line, "we talked between the rooms, / until the moss had reached our lips, / and covered up our names." At Madison's Graceland Cemetery, volunteers gathered to clear the moss — or more accurately, lichen — from headstones throughout the site, revealing the names and histories trapped beneath.
5 hours on a sports bus trip in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Residents of Pierre or Aberdeen may be used to traveling a few hundred miles in a day. That includes their high school sports teams. The Aberdeen Central High School football team will travel at least 1,400 miles this fall. The volleyball team will travel at least 3,000 miles. The football and volleyball teams at T. F. Riggs High School in Pierre will travel at least 4,000 total miles.
Electric vehicles and the potential dangers to first responders
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The automotive industry continues to evolve with a shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids. While the number of EVs on the road continues to climb, so does the need to understand the risks involved when responding to them if they’ve been involved in a crash.
Great Shots golf bays closing for turf upgrades
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Starting on Sunday, Great Shots in Sioux Falls will be closing its golf bays and tee lines in order to make upgrades to their driving range turf. Great Shots made the announcement on their Facebook page and noted that while the bays and tee lines will be closed, their indoor simulator will still be available by reservation, as will their event spaces, golf academy and bar.
Residents, city leaders hopeful for fresh start at Lake Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The future of Lake Mitchell has been debated for a long time. Just recently, a narrow decision was made by voters, and the latest project to clean up the lake could help the city thrive in the future. “If everything goes as planned, as...
Gray’s Iowa Political Director discusses RFK Jr.’s exit from Presidential race
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he was suspending his Presidential campaign. The sixteen-month campaign came to a close for the son of the great Attorney General. What’s next for the former Democrat turned Independent? Well, it’s all still in the...
PRO JACKS CHECK-IN: WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Recent updates highlight the achievements of South Dakota State women's basketball alumni excelling in professional leagues globally. Jennie Rintala, with a decade of experience, played extensively in Australia, averaging 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game with the Diamond Valley Eagles. Myah Selland had an impressive showing in both Spain and Australia, posting averages of 15.5 points and earning team MVP honors with the Gold Coast Rollers. Ena Viso emerged as a key player in Iceland, contributing significantly to her team's success in the League Finals with averages of 11.9 points and 6.7 rebounds. These players continue to elevate the program's profile on the international stage.
Remembering a childhood friend: Kim Vig serves with Kelly McGeough Foundation
BROOKINGS — The death of a friend or family member is a finality that everyone must face. Sometimes that first death must be faced by a child; frequently that death is an elderly family member. But a child having to face the death of a friend their own age? That’s tough. It was for Kim (Karolczak) Vig, who sits on the board of directors of the Kelly McGeough Foundation. They were both 10 years old when Kelly died in January 1983, following his battle with leukemia.
Grant Funds Help School District Expand Programs, Help Struggling Students
The Vermillion School Board received a detailed report at its Aug. 12 meeting of grant funding that the Vermillion School District has recently received. Curriculum Director Kim Johnson and Vermillion High School Principal Jon Frey shared information about the grants and how the funding will be used.
Pierre abandons drinking water wells, plans to fix reservoir
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The city commission made plans to evolve Pierre’s drinking water system this week. At its August 20th meeting, the commission agreed to abandon three wells the city used prior to transitioning its drinking water from groundwater to treated surface water. The three wells,...
Two Madison golfers finished in the Top 20 at Thursday’s Bulldog Invite
West Central finished in first place by 3 strokes over Elk Point-Jefferson, while Madison finished 7th, at the Bulldog boys golf invite on Thursday at the Madison Country Club. West Central shot a team score of 335 to take the team title. Tri-Valley placed 3rd with a 348. Sioux Falls Christian was 4th, Lennox 5th and Dakota Valley 6th.
Good News: Watertown SkillsUSA SD Dir. Nikki Mark Recognized for Achieving Bronze Level at Ntl Convention
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} At the recent SkillsUSA National Convention, local Watertown SkillsUSA South Dakota Director Nikki Mark was recognized for achieving the Bronze Level – State Standards of Excellence. Director Mark and the SkillsUSA SD office may be tucked away within the Lake Area Technical College (LATC)...
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