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Is the Cost of Living In South Dakota Less Expensive Than Minnesota or Iowa?
Living, working, and playing in South Dakota. Yep, a trifecta that's been the talk of the country over the last several years continues to draw more and more families and businesses to make a home in the Rushmore State. While the cost of living continues to rise nationwide South Dakota...
Legislative interest in statewide school cellphone ban underscores myth of local control
It’s like something out of one of those old Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland musicals: “Hey gang, my dad’s got a barn! Let’s put on a show!” Instead of putting on a show, the state’s Department of Education and some legislators are eager to follow in the footsteps of several school districts that have banned students from […]
Governors Begin Season with Four Home Duals
The Pierre Governor tennis team will get the season underway today with two duals on each of Friday and Saturday hosting Rapid City Christian, Yankton, Spearfish and Huron. The Governors will see new faces dawn the varsity tennis courts and Megan Bauck, head coach of the Governors says it’s going to be some tough matches this weekend for everybody, returners and newcomers…
Expectations High for Golf as Pierre Begins Season
Five seniors are back for one more season as the Pierre Governor golf team has a lot of expectations coming into the year which begins on Monday in Brandon. Between the five of Luke Olson, Nick Bothun, Sawyer Sonnenschein, Jack Bartlett and Lincoln Houska, they have all either won or competed within every tournament and event they’ve played in over their varsity playing careers. Last season the Governors finished in third place as a team at the state tournament while placing both Bothun and Olson in the top ten. The Governors placed second back in 2022. Olson says the team is really excited for this year…
Tour available apartments and save big at weekend event
This paid event listing is sponsored by Cresten Properties. Check out one dozen apartment communities ready for new residents throughout Sioux Falls — and score major savings — at a one-day event Saturday. Cresten Properties will host its Parade of Apartments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “You’ll...
BISCHOFF SERVING AS PRESIDENT OF SD ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS
The SD Associated School Boards and School Administrators meeting for 2024 wrapped up in Sioux Falls last week. Recently taking over as president of the Associated School Boards is Garret Bischoff of Huron with his association with the Huron School Board. Garret talks about some of the work the board is involved with.
Refrigerated carrier A&A Express closes South Dakota facility, cuts 111 jobs
A small refrigerated trucking company has announced it is laying off 111 employees, including around 85 truck drivers, and plans to wind down operations at its facility in Brandon, South Dakota. Geno Cannon, president of AA Temperature Controlled, doing business as A&A Express, notified drivers and office personnel via email...
Check out this custom log home for sale near Deerfield Lake
HILL CITY, S.D. - This custom log home, just 5 miles from Deerfield Lake, offers a perfect retreat amid stunning Black Hills public lands. Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, and more, all within 15-20 minutes of Hill City. The home features a dramatic great room with 26-foot ceilings, flowing into a...
KOTA Cares: Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills after-school safe place
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Black Hills give kids preschool age to 18 a safe place to go when school isn’t in session. They have served the Black Hills community for 23 years with locations in Hill City, Hot Springs and Lead/Deadwood.
Northern State Men and Women Picked Seventh in NSIC Preseason Polls
Burnsville, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference released the 2024 NSIC Preseason Coaches' Polls for cross country this morning. Northern was picked seventh on the women's side, tied with Minot State, with 106 points. The Wolves men were also selected seventh with 82 total points. Nathan Alto and Avery Murray were named the runners to watch for NSIC heading into the fall season.
City approves master drainage plan
BROOKINGS — A new 10-year master drainage plan, whose goals include reducing the flood risk within the city, was accepted on a 7-0 vote by the Brookings City Council on Tuesday night. The ISG-authored plan, which has been in the works since August 2021, splits the city into five...
Throwback Thursday: Presentation Children’s Home
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast tells us about how tragic events led to the construction of an orphanage in Sioux Falls. Originally, the Little Flower orphanage opened in Turton in 1924. When that home was...
Youth Home Run Derby coming to Foundation Fields
The Watertown Police Department’s D.A.S.H. program is looking for the next Harmon Killebrew. D.A.S.H officers will hold a Home Run Derby from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, at Foundation Fields at 1800 Third Ave. NE. The event is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 18. The competition will be divided into four age groups: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16 and 17-18. Each contestant will hit three times off a tee to see who can hit the ball the farthest.
Imagining the future for Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — They’re laying the groundwork for the future of Sioux Falls, and they want to hear from you. City Planning and Development Director Jeff Eckhoff unveiled Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Wednesday morning. He says the city is in the early stages of getting the planning tool off the ground. It’s similar to another plan done in 2016 that helped pave the way for planning and development in recent years.
Avera Heart Hospital in expansion mode, including new Planet Heart location
Each weekday at 9 a.m. sharp, Mick Gibbs flips on a switchboard in the emergency department at Avera Heart Hospital, summons his “old radio DJ voice” and leads his team in a daily prayer. “Welcome to the heart of the community,” he tells them. “More and more...
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