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Brookings game one walkoff highlights doubleheader split with Brandon Valley
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Brookings Post 74 and Bob Shelden Field will host the State A Legion Baseball Tournament in two weeks meaning they’ll get an automatic bid into it as the host and won’t have to play in regionals next week. On Friday night they...
SDSU assistant Megan Lueck named head coach of women’s basketball team at Division Three St. Olaf
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One of Aaron Johnston’s assistant coaches is leaving Brookings for a shot at running her own progam. Megan Lueck was named head coach of the women’s basketball program at Division Three St. Olaf in Northfield, Minnesota, today. It’s a homecoming for...
Lennox knocks off Lake Norden in Legion baseball
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) — In a low-scoring affair, Lennox defeated Lake Norden 4-3 at home Friday night. Through four innings, the each team mustered just one run and one hit. Each of those early runs came on RBI groundouts. With the win, Post 174 improved to 10-6 on the season. Lennox is set to begin […]
SDSU Extension accepting applications for Class 7 of beefSD Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension announces the opening of applications for Class 7 of beefSD, an educational program for beef producers. Participation in the beefSD program is an opportunity for producers to learn about all aspects of the beef industry and develop skills needed to be successful beef business managers.
Custody Questions: Sioux Falls dad left wondering why he can’t see his daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Custody battles are often difficult and the details can be muddy. A Sioux Falls father emotionally reached out to us for help to have his voice heard after he said he lost partial custody of his daughter without even getting a chance to appear in court.
Downtown pub’s newest menu is just for pups
The newest menu at a downtown Sioux Falls pub serves a four-legged clientele. This week, Blarney Stone Pub at 333 S. Phillips Ave. introduced its “Bone Apple-teeth” menu that’s available for dogs on the patio. “People are really liking it,” said general manager Nick Wanner. “We’re getting...
SD team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota’s team tied for second place for the sweepstakes award at the 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships. Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
Missile Silo Construction Could Threaten Sacred Sites
CHEYENNE, WY- Last week the United States Air Force (USAF) met with various tribal representatives at Warren Air Force Base to discuss the upcoming Minute Man Missile construction, and how that construction might negatively impact tribal cultural sites. This meeting was addressed over the weekend at the Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association (GPTCA) meeting in Rapid City.
July 13-25, 2024 Expect South Dakota National Guard Increased Operations On West Camp In Rapid City
The South Dakota National Guard (SDNG) training season is well under way and the West Camp training area will be utilized heavily in the next few weeks by the Officer Candidate School (OCS) and supporting units as the OCS program completes phase three of their training from July 13-25th. Expect...
McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans
When a record-high surge of water flowed down the Big Sioux River toward the southeast corner of South Dakota last month, local and state authorities activated a flood mitigation plan from 1976. It saved North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes from disaster. But their neighbors in McCook Lake suffered a graphic reminder of how different […] The post McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Mystery pig saved from banks of the Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Animal Control needed the assistance of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue on Thursday to save a pig and the video has gained traction on social media. The pig has been through a lot, but is in good hands after being spotted on...
Kimball School Board addresses firearms in school based on recent state legislature
KIMBALL -- The Kimball School Board recently discussed a sensitive topic – whether school employees should be allowed to carry a firearm. The meeting's intent was to discuss where the community stands on the topic, but no decisions or changes in policy have been made. A new state law...
One man dead after Lincoln County crash
BERESFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 28-year-old man died Friday morning after striking a semi head-on near Beresford. The crash occurred around 5:45 a.m. on July 19 five miles northeast of Beresford. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee was traveling eastbound on 294th Street...
Pollock, SD dairy facility to close
POLLOCK, S.D. (KFYR) - A Pollock, South Dakota, dairy ingredient facility is closing. Kim O’Brien with the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said the plant is closing effective Aug. 30. A statement from the DFA said: “After a careful analysis of new demand and current supply dynamics and as...
S.D. distillery to expand with downtown tasting room
A combination distillery, whiskey tasting room, retail store and whiskey/cigar lounge is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. BlackFork Farms, which is near Brandt in eastern South Dakota, will expand its enterprise, taking over the former K Restaurant space along the boardwalk of 8th & Railroad Center for BlackFork Farms Distillery and the Pronghorn Club.
DOC officer killed in crash; Cliff Ave. road construction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, July 19. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. The man killed in a crash seven miles west of Yankton has been identified. Drivers in Sioux Falls will want to adjust their weekend travel. A major...
Christian YouTuber stirs controversy with video claiming Rapid City’s churches don’t help the homeless
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - YouTuber God Family and Guns is in Rapid City this week, and he posted a video Tuesday criticizing Rapid City’s church leaders. The video reached 20,000 plus views in 48 hours, and not everyone is happy with his commentary on the City of Presidents.
Dakota Wesleyan grad receives Purple Heart
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — A graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University was honored Thursday for his sacrifice while serving with the U.S. Army overseas nearly 20 years ago. Jerry Stravia received the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Iraq. The retired soldier who heeded a call to military duty...
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