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SFSD staff member’s Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the Wild West of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. That includes a South Dakota teacher who quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Newell butcher gets $5.7 million in latest round of USDA small business grants
South Dakota Searchlight – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The...
Fatal collision on SD Highway 50 near Yankton County
YANTON COUNTY, S.D. - A 30-year-old man died this morning in a two-vehicle crash seven miles west of Yankton, SD. The names of those involved have not been released pending family notification. Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling westbound on SD Highway 50...
Southeastern Behavioral Health, apartments planned for former Mercato
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Development plans are in place for the site of the former Mercato store in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a letter from Lloyd Companies to residents in the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood, the half-block on 11th Street will be redeveloped into a three-story building.
SDSU readies for increased enrollment
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - As the summer comes to a close, colleges across South Dakota have started to take a look at enrollment rates. When it comes to taking the next steps after high school, several colleges will see an increase in their enrollment rates. This includes South Dakota State University, especially this upcoming fall.
Prisoner who escaped RC Minimum Center arrested in Santa Cruz
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A state prison offender who escaped earlier this year is now back in custody. Curtis Milk was arrested in Santa Cruz, CA, on July 15. Milk did not return to the Rapid City Minimum Center after a work assignment on February 2. Failure to return...
Wind Cave is now the sixth-largest cave system in the world
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Staying in the dark brought to light new areas of Wind Cave. An additional 167 miles were just explored at Wind Cave, making it the sixth-largest cave system in the world, right behind Jewel Cave in the Black Hills. “One of our explorers, she found...
McLaughlin Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Hit-and-Run on Reservation
{KXLG – McLaughlin, SD} A McLaughlin man has been sentenced to prison for a DUI hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian seriously injured on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation, announced today by U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Jerry Bruce Petersen, 69, received a one-year and one-day federal prison...
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds Quickly to Vehicle Fire & Prevents Environmental Hazard
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) demonstrated their swift response and a bit of environmental awareness in handling a vehicle fire earlier today, July 15th. At approximately 4:45 pm, Engine 3 and Engine 4 from WFR were dispatched to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a...
Students Shine at Evening of Excellence
Hayden Holec was one of 19 Stevens students honored at the Evening of Excellence sponsored by the Rapid City Public School Foundation. The Evening of Excellence is an event for only the top 5% of the senior class. Holec said it felt really good to be in the top of his class and it took a lot of hard work.
Seniors Look to Study Abroad
The prospect of choosing a college, junior college, tech school, work, or military can be a daunting one for seniors. While some struggle, others have it figured out early. Then there are students like Merit Haas. Not only does she have a plan in life, it requires her to cross the pond for college.
Fears for safety at Mike Durfee State Prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Emailed statements from the South Dakota Department of Corrections have briefly described violence at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield on July 9 and 10. “Several” inmates fighting each other on the first day resulted in minor injuries to staff as well as non-life-threatening injuries to six inmates, and there was another fight “with a few inmates” on the following day, according to statements from the DOC.
‘Sort of a dead spot’: Former Olympian excited for crowds return at Paris games
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In a little under two weeks, fans will be allowed inside Olympic venues for the first time since 2016. During the last summer games, Toyko 2020, which actually took place in the summer of 2021, fans were barred from watching events live due to COVID-19. Former 1980 Olympian Willie Banks, who was in town this past week for his World Record Camp as South Dakota Mines, says having the fans is what he’s most looking forward to.
Lost&Found Rapid City Ribbon Cutting
Lost&Found, the largest youth and young adult suicide prevention and loss survivor nonprofit in the area, has been a beacon of hope and support for many communities across South Dakota and Minnesota. Since its inception in 2010 by five dedicated 18-year-old students from the Mitchell, SD area, Lost&Found has grown to provide life-saving programs and resources to over 40 communities.
Coyote track teams, 20 athletes recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic
NEW ORLEANS—South Dakota track and field programs were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) as All-Academic teams. In addition, 20 Coyotes were recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic individuals. The USD women's track and field team boasts a 3.66 cumulative team grade-point average, which...
Woonsocket's Tierney Breen thankful for her elusive trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- The last two rodeo seasons have been filled with a lot of heartache and disappointment for Woonsocket’s Tierney Breen. Following a freshman year where she was told she may never ride her goat-tying mare and a sophomore season that was slowed by two knee surgeries, Breen finds herself at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming, for the first time.
The DakotaDome Receives Upgrade with New Turf
VERMILLION, S.D. — The Coyote football team will take the field to start the 2024 on a brand new turf field inside the DakotaDome. AstroTurf will provide the synthetic turf installation, that began last week inside the Dome. "We are incredibly excited to work with AstroTurf on this project...
Harrisburg’s Catalyst dominates Brookings for title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Catalyst from Harrisburg came out of the loser’s bracket to win the 2024 fastpitch softball state championship Sunday. In the championship round, Catalyst knocked off Brookings 5-1 in the first game to force a winner-take-all showdown. The Harrisburg team then won 16-3 in the final. It scored the first nine […]
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