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Rohman Receives CSC Academic All-America Honor
AUSTIN, Texas – Augustana junior wrestler Jaxson Rohman has been honored by the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) on the Division II Academic All-America At-Large Third Team, officials announced Wednesday. Rohman is currently pursuing a degree in nursing and holds a cumulative GPA of 3.66. He becomes the ninth...
/ All ages play at the Murdo Ranch Rodeo Play Days
On Wednesday, July 10, Murdo Ranch Rodeo hosted their second Play Day at the Murdo Rodeo Arena. Three categories of ages competed in barrel racing, flag racing, and pole bending. Scores are being kept for prizes after the last day on July 31. The next Play Day is on Wednesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Smokey Bear attends the Wall Celebration parade and looks forward to Celebrating his 80th Birthday
Smokey Bear participated in the Wall Celebration parade on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The parade was an opportunity for Smokey to greet community members and for the public to take photos with Smokey. This year, we celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday on Friday, Aug. 9. The US Forest Service and the...
Sanford Health named top nonprofit for veterans
This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Sanford Health continues to be recognized nationally for its commitment to veterans and their families. Military Friendly Brands has ranked Sanford Health No. 1 in the category of government and nonprofit employers on its annual list of organizations that set the standard for providing the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses.
Stevens of Women’s Golf Named CSC Third Team Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas, – Molly Stevens of Augustana women's golf was named CSC Third Team Academic All-American, College Sports Communicators announced earlier this week. Stevens, who recently concluded her golf career with the Vikings, was placed on the third team for the first time in her career. The Northfield, Minnesota,...
Three new council members take seats
There was a full house at the Hill City Common Council meeting July 8 as community members gathered at city hall to say farewell to those stepping down and welcome to those taking their seats at the table for the first time. “It’s been a real honor for me to...
City approves change orders for Trojan Village and Public Works Building
The Madison City Commission approved three change orders at their meeting on Monday. The first change was for the Trojan Village Street Construction and Extension of Washington Avenue and Division Avenue. The existing subgrade was found to be soft and in need of stabilization. Aggregate thickness will be increased from 8” to 12” thick except at the intersection of Washington Avenue where it will be 16” thick.
Green River’s 2nd “Street Eats” food truck event is tonight
Expedition Island will once again host “Street Eats on the Green,” a family-friendly food truck evening. Tonight’s event, put on by the Green River Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event, now in its second iteration this summer, offers free entry and promises a delightful evening of food, music, and community. Last time, nearly 150 residents attended, with more expected tonight.
Wildfire haze clouds skies on otherwise hot, sunny days in Gillette
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Haze from neighboring wildfires is making for a murky-looking morning in Gillette on what will become a hot summer day. The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, has forecast a high of 92 with increasing clouds as a low chance for storms creeps into the forecast for this afternoon. Winds will come from the south at 6–8 mph, then turn to come from the northeast in the afternoon. Gusts could reach 17 mph.
Praising free speech while trampling on it
It was Newspaper Day 2020 at the South Dakota Legislature. The morning was filled with press conferences featuring the leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties. Then newspaper editors and publishers hosted a lunch at the Ramkota for their legislators, using the time to explain why House Bill 1241, which sought to change the definition […] The post Praising free speech while trampling on it appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Some legislators lukewarm on Noem’s plan to spend $81 million surplus on prisons
RAPID CITY, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Some South Dakota legislators aren’t sure they’re ready to support Gov. Kristi Noem’s plan to devote an $81 million budget surplus to prison construction. The future women’s prison in Rapid City is estimated to cost $87 million, and already...
False Alarm! No Mountain Lion Found in Small South Dakota Town
We all know mistakes happen. But one mistake left a South Dakota town in a panic. The residents of Tea, South Dakota were reporting a vicious mountain lion was on the loose and roaming around the Tea Area School District on Monday afternoon July 15th. After investigations by local authorities...
Gas Line Accident Shuts Down Roads in Lake Norden for 30 Minutes
{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A gas line strike caused a brief evacuation and road closure on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, near Lake Norden. Shortly before noon, a construction crew working near SD Highway 28 and Burlington Street intersection accidentally hit a natural gas line. Responding to the incident, the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, Hamlin County Emergency Management, and the Lake Norden Fire Department quickly evacuated nearby businesses.
RC Regional Airport Sets New Passenger Record
(Rapid City, SD) — The Rapid City Regional Airport is celebrating a milestone record. Through the first six months of the year, the airport has seen the most passengers ever come through its doors. The number comes out to around 30-thousand more passengers getting on flights compared to this time last year. Executive Director Patrick Dame credits new flights, larger passenger planes and the Black Hills for the increase. Rapid City Regional’s new destinations include direct flights to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Orlando with plans to also add direct flights from Houston and San Francisco for this year’s Sturgis Rally.
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