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Former Mitchell Perkins to become eye clinic
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — The Mitchell Perkins which burnt down in 2023 was recently purchased by Acuity Group, LLC. The registered agent for Acuity is Mitchell optometrist Nicholas Wenande, and the LLC’s address is that of Mabee Eye Clinic in Mitchell. On Thursday, KELOLAND News spoke over the...
Power outage affects nearly 1,200 in Brookings
BROOKINGS — An hour-long power outage in Brookings on Wednesday evening that affected 1,190 customers was caused by a contractor driving a fence post into an underground electric cable. That’s the word from Russell Halgerson, who manages the electric department at Brookings Municipal Utilities. He said the outage began...
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER TO HOST SEPTEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s September Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at LiveServe Blood Center, 2727 6th Avenue Southeast, Suite 102. The event is hosted and sponsored by LifeServe Blood Center. Food will be catered by Dempsey’s Pizza + Brewhaus. The membership drawing is at $900 and a representative from the drawn business must be in attendance to receive the prize.
Mitchell School District Teachers earn cash awards through the Kid’s Grant program
A number of Mitchell School District teachers got a financial boost to start the new school year through the Kids Grant program. Here’s a list of the Kids Grant recipients and their programs:. GBR Elementary:. Fosness & Moody: Empower All Partners awarded $1,760.00. LBW Elementary:. Karmin McGinnis: Light Up...
Swat in SF; Pukwana crash; rape suspect wanted
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, August 22. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A teenage boy has died from a gunshot that police are calling accidental, but not self-inflicted. The Minnehaha Sheriff’s Office is asking...
UPDATE: Rapid City inmate found dead in cell identified
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City inmate who was reportedly found hanging in his cell has been identified as 44-year-old Robbie Rombough. On July 21, the Rapid City man was arrested after the Rapid City/Pennington County Special Response Team responded to a call at a Rapid City residence.
City discusses possible shipping container ordinance
With Madison seeing increased interest in shipping containers as storage structures, city commissioners discussed a possible ordinance on the issue during their Aug. 19 meeting. The discussion largely focused on which zoning districts should permit the use of these containers, with commissioners coming to a consensus that they have no...
Watertown Schools Welcome Back School Resource Officers
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown School District welcomed back the School Resource Officers (SROs) for the 2024-2025 school year. Officer Beyl will return to Watertown Middle School, while Officer Harberts will be stationed at Watertown High School. As the new school year begins, it's time to remember to...
Former Raven Industries executive leaves corporate world, finds fulfillment in new business venture
This paid piece is sponsored by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Lon Stroschein’s story started as a local farm kid earning his education at South Dakota State University. Fast-forward 20 years and he had climbed the corporate ladder to become an executive at Raven Industries — but...
Good News: Watertown man named president of S.D. Wildlife Federation
Brad Johnson of Watertown was elected president of the board of directors for the South Dakota Wildlife Federation during the group’s meeting last weekend. Johnson replaces outgoing President Zachery Hunke, also of Watertown. Hunke will retain a spot on the board as immediate past-president. Johnson has been a vice-president...
Watertown Community Annual Suicide Prevention & Awareness Event Coming Soon
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The annual Suicide Prevention & Awareness Event, a powerful and moving gathering for the Watertown community, is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, the event offers a space for remembrance, support, and hope for those impacted by suicide. The event welcomes everyone, regardless of their connection...
DSU opens volleyball home stand with two matches; plays Siouxland Invitational next weekend
MADISON, S.D. (Aug. 22, 2024)—The Dakota State University Trojan volleyball team (2-2 overall record, receiving votes—RV—in the 2024 NAIA Women's Volleyball Coaches' Preseason Poll) prepares for their home opener at DSU Fieldhouse. The Trojans host a pair of Great Plains Athletic Conference foes, hosting rival Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) (1-3 overall record, RV in national poll) Saturday afternoon. The junior varsity match is set for 1 p.m., followed by the varsity match at 3 p.m.
Sign ordinance is a positive step
By the time you read this, the Custer City Council will have passed the second reading of its new signage ordinance that, among other things, states that T-shirts cannot be permanent signage. We support the city council in this effort. The city has to walk a fine line between the...
Joe Bauer has been found
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Great news, Joe was found. He was found safe and sound inside a garage in his neighborhood. We want to extend our sincere thanks to the community for your help in looking for Joe and spreading awareness. Multiple agencies helped search, including Refuge Retreat Staff, Brown County...
Bridal shop reopens after relocation to ‘dream boutique’
Ellie Stone Bride is celebrating a grand reopening in its new location and now is taking appointments. The boutique sits inside The Crimson along 85th Street near Minnesota Avenue, just west of Walmart. The boutique takes up a large majority of the lower-level retail space on the northeast corner of...
Sorry Runners…Officials Cancel Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday
Some South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota runners have been training to compete in the 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon. But unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Officials with the Sioux Falls Marathon have decided to cancel the upcoming Marathon scheduled for Sunday, August 25th due to excessive heat. The Sioux Falls...
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