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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...
Candid conversations at city's Join Jameson event
A pair of community members stopped by The Depot at 315 South Egan Avenue on Aug. 22, for the recently rebranded Join Jameson event from the City of Madison. The event is an opportunity for residents to come and have candid conversations with Madison City Administrator Jameson Berreth, who described it as a fantastic opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their thoughts in low-stress discussions on the city and its community.
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.
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.
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.
The Rooster Roundup Charitable Pheasant Hunt
DALLAS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Team Buche Cares, a South Dakota non-profit associated with Buche Food Stores, is proud to announce a new fundraiser, The Rooster Roundup. The Rooster Roundup is a one-day guided pheasant hunt at Cock Block Lodge in Dallas, South Dakota. The purpose of this charitable hunt is to raise funds to help Team Buche Cares in their efforts to address food insecurity and increase access to healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables, among the rural and tribal areas in the Buche Foods service area.
Brookings program offers children free haircuts
BROOKINGS — Families have plenty to juggle before the start of the school year — and getting kids haircuts isn’t always a top priority. This Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., three Brookings businesspeople are teaming up to ensure at least a couple dozen local kids will get free haircuts through a program they call “Looking Cool Before School.”
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.
Sioux Falls full marathon cancelled this weekend, 5K and half marathon still scheduled
Due to expected high temperatures and humidity on Sunday, the 2024 Sioux Falls Full Marathon is cancelled, a statement from the organization announced to registered runners Friday morning. The half marathon and the 5K scheduled that morning will still happen. ...
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.
Scott & Sara Schlisner and family named Ag Bowl Captains
Scott Schlisner’s family has been farming in the Madison area since they settled in the area in the late 1800s. “Our farm is five generations,” Scott added. “My great-grandfather, my grandfather, my dad, me, and now my oldest son is doing a bit of farming.”. “You get...
Local Sports 8-23-24
Yankton Bucks Soccer fell to 1, 2, and 1 on the year last night, as they were defeated by the Harrisburg Tigers 1 to 0. Despite the loss, head coach Dane Hansen had high praise for his goalkeeper Andrew Budig (boo-dig) who recorded 10 saves in the contest. Next up...
Chargers Open Season on the Road Facing Winless Northwestern
The Sully Buttes Chargers football team will get the season underway tonight as the Chargers will take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Mellete. The Chargers finished the 2023 season at 3-6 falling in the first round of the playoffs to Kadoka Area 38-22, but have plenty of experience returning with just one graduated senior from last year’s team. Tonight, the Chargers face the Wildcats who did not pick up a win last year. At 0-8, Northwestern had five games end by the 50 point mercy rule and scored just 16 points all season with those 16 coming in only two games. Northwestern drops from Class 9A to 9B for the season. Tom Moore, head coach of the Sully Buttes Chargers says they’re not so much concerned about Northwestern, but more about themselves…
Tennis Travels to Madison for Two Day Invite
The Pierre Governor tennis team is back to work this weekend after its first set of competition last weekend. The Governors will be in Madison for a two day event. Starting today, the Governors will compete in a singles tournament as teams from around the state will be there. Teams of Aberdeen Roncalli, Huron, Lennox, Milbank, Rapid City Christian, Sioux Falls Christian, Spearfish, St. Thomas More and Vermillion. Pierre has already seen Rapid City Christian, Spearfish and Huron from last weekend’s four duals.
Stanley County Hosts Hill City to Begin Season
The Stanley County Buffaloes will open up the 9AA season tonight at Ole Williamson Field against a team who is playing for the first time in 9AA, the Hill City Rangers. Stanley County finished the 2023 season at 7-2, dropping only one regular season game to Bon Homme 28-22 before falling by four 32-28 to Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in the first round of the 9AA playoffs. The Buffaloes are bring back plenty of experience on both sides of the ball.
SDSU ready to defend title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The South Dakota State football team has won back to back national championships and is focused on making it three straight this season. SDSU enters the new season ranked number one in the preseason FCS poll. The Jackrabbits kick things off August 31st when they play at Oklahoma State.
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