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New event venue opens inside Dell Rapids City Hall
The new City Hall in Dell Rapids has a special addition in its lower level: The Riverside event venue. Brittney Nelson, the event center director, said it offers an “elegant space” for any occasion. “The Riverside has space for weddings, baby showers, corporate trainings, etc.,” Nelson said. “We...
Syverson tosses no-no, Harrisburg Gold blasts Sturgis
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — The Harrisburg Gold offense came to play, and Kason Syverson did the rest on the bump as Post 45 claimed a 21-0 win over Sturgis Saturday afternoon. Syverson tossed a no-hitter as the hosts blanked the Titans. Offensively, Harrisburg scored one run in the first, four in the second, seven in […]
Pierce and Zeitner pocket Silver Dollar Nationals at Huset’s Speedway
BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S) – Bobby Pierce and Justin Zeitner earned feature victories on Friday at Huset’s Speedway during Round 3 of the 14th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass. Pierce swept the final Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series preliminary night as he set quick time during qualifying before he won a heat race […]
Progress Continues for Harmony Hill Addition Development in Watertown, SD
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} What will be one of South Dakota’s largest-ever mixed-use development projects took another step forward. The Watertown Planning Commission met last Thursday night to discuss revising the Harmony Hill Addition's concept plan and rezoning a section of the land. The proposed changes include updating the concept plan and changing the zoning from A1 agricultural to PUD (Planned Unit Development) for a specific area.
Sioux Falls opens Arts Commission applications
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls is now accepting applications for the newly established Arts Commission, which will advise the integration of art within the city. The commission was established in an ordinance in the fall of 2023. Applications will be accepted on an...
Pierce Earns First Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win of ‘24 at Huset’s
BRANDON, SD (July 18, 2024) – Bobby Pierce led wire-to-wire on Thursday night at Huset’s Speedway as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series kicked off the three-day, 14th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals – Presented by MyRacePass. Pierce’s win was his first of 2024 with the Lucas...
City of Faith to scrap code enforcement crackdown
Applause rang out among residents at the city council meeting in Faith on Tuesday, July 16 when the council voted to begin the process to rescind a controversial new code enforcement policy. After weeks of negative feedback from the public over a recent property code enforcement crackdown, the council voted...
South Dakota Dense Fog Advisory Issued Until 9 AM
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for several counties in South Dakota, including Huron, Mitchell, and Brookings. The advisory, issued by the US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota, warns of quarter-mile visibility in the affected areas until 9 AM CDT. According to...
City audit release nearing completion after delays, city says
The City of Madison announced on July 18 that the 2022 financial audit is nearing completion after experiencing delays due to new software and staff turnover. The audit was due June 30, which may lead to the Department of Legislative Audit issuing a notice of non-compliance, according to a city press release.
Big second inning leads Harrisburg Maroon over Sturgis
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg Maroon scored seven runs in the second inning to roll past Sturgis 11-1 Saturday afternoon. Post 33 scored the first run of the contest with a double steal in the top of the first. Post 45 answered with one in the bottom of the frame and then took the lead […]
Shaving heads for a cancer cure
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A child being diagnosed with cancer is one of a parent’s worst nightmares. Globally, more than 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization. That’s why a fundraiser at the 605 Pop Culture Con is helping fund research to find a cure.
Pierce, Pospisil dominate round 2 of Silver Dollar Nationals
BRANDON, S.D. (HUSET’S) – Bobby Pierce and Tad Pospisil scored victories at Huset’s Speedway on Thursday during Night 2 of the 14th annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass. Pierce led all 40 laps to capture the $10,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event during the opening preliminary night of the event that […]
Your weekend, simplified: July 19, 2024
Happy Friday! Megan here. This weekend, I'm keeping things pretty short and sweet because a lot of us – including myself – are taking vacations and trying to soak up as much summer as possible before everything shifts to back-to-school mode. You'll get to know the new leader of Sioux Empire United Way. And, I've got the details on a new effort to help people better connect with nonprofits and resources across the community.
Aberdeen sledding hill gets $50,000 donation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A project to make a sledding hill in Aberdeen safer took a big step forward this week after receiving a large donation. Glacial Lakes Energy donated $50,000 to Leadership Aberdeen to help it purchase a snow maker machine and snow groomer at Baird Hill. The donation is part of a $240,000 plan for updates to Baird Park.
Owning Your Outdoors: Outdoor mosquito prevention
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Owning Your Outdoors, Aaron and Doug Schroeder of Lewis Drug discuss tips and tricks to keep mosquitos off of you and your yard. View more Owning Your Outdoors segments here. Copyright 2024 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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