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Homeless camping bans surfacing in Minnesota cities in wake of Supreme Court ruling
About a dozen homeless people escaped the afternoon heat in an air-conditioned shelter in downtown Rochester last week as staff at the Landing MN worried where the group would be sleeping that night. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness has advocates like Dan Fifield, co-founder of the Rochester...
Rock Rapids man charged for hitting wife
ROCK RAPIDS—A 38-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested Sunday, July 21, on charges of first-offense domestic abuse assault resulting in injury or mental illness, false imprisonment and child endangerment. The arrest of Lennon Davis Slade stemmed from his wife reporting about 2:15 p.m. that he had hit her and...
Rock Rapids seeks federal help in fixing flood damaged streets
Officials in a northwest Iowa community struck by Rock River flooding last month are seeking federal disaster aid to permanently fix heavily damaged streets. Rock Rapids Mayor Jason Chase says the city has done some temporary road repairs. “Gravel for where there were streets that were gone,” he says, “until...
Larchwood man arrested on charge of OWI
LARCHWOOD—A 21-year-old Larchwood man was arrested about 12:40 a.m. Sunday, July 21, on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Jackson Randal Kramer stemmed from the stop of a 2014 Ford Focus on Highway 9 about a mile south of Larchwood for failure to yield the right of way to an oncoming vehicle and for crossing the centerline numerous times, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
Jackson Motorplex Hosts Two Nights of Racing This Week During Jackson County Fair
JACKSON, Minn. (July 22, 2024) – Jackson Motorplex showcases a pair of racing nights this week during the Jackson County Fair. The electric dirt oval hosts the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting on Thursday. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will both be in action.
Fagen Fighters’ Helldiver Soars Again!
We are thrilled to report that the world now has a second airworthy Helldiver! Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver BuNo.83393, under long-term rebuild with the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, made its first post-restoration flight from their facility in Granite Falls, Minnesota today. Well respected CAF Helldiver pilot, Ed Vesely, was at the controls for the initial test hop, which went smoothly according to those present. This aircraft is one of just eight complete Helldivers extant anywhere in the world and will prove an exciting addition to the air show scene, presenting a fine testament to the naval aviators who once wielded “The Beast” in combat.
Feds are still assessing damage in NW Iowa a full month after flooding
(Radio Iowa) – One month after flooding devastated the northwest Iowa town of Rock Valley, the mayor says work is still underway to bring in temporary housing. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo says the residents of about 150 households can no longer live in their homes. “We are working hard on trying to get housing options, trailer court options. We’re working on a lot of stuff,” the mayor says. “We are at first working on temporary options for people to at least have a place to stay at night, instead of staying with relatives, because that can only go on for so long.”
Sales tax revenues running behind as budget season begins
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Budget season has arrived at Sioux Falls City Hall, and leaders are keeping a close eye on the numbers. Inflation and high interest rates are taking their toll. This year’s budget was built on an assumption that sales tax revenues would grow by four-percent. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says the actual numbers are lower than that.
Hot forecast ahead for several days; Fire Weather Watch in the Black Hills
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — Good morning KELOLAND! We have another hot summer day ahead with hazy skies in most of the region. Our day planner for Sioux Falls includes that hazy sky and temperatures in the mid 80s by late afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over SW MN...
Delta outage, SFPD crack-down, hot weather
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. U.S. airline regulators are investigating Delta Airlines after a cyber outage grounded flights nationwide. One Delta flight finally landed in Sioux Falls yesterday morning. A traveler who we talked with was happy to be back in South Dakota after experiencing several hours worth of delays in Detroit.
Your week, simplified: July 24, 2024
Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Status check: How's summer going? Are we pivoting to school-supply-buying mode now? Give this email a thumbs-up at the bottom if you'd like to see another round of "where to buy the cheapest school supplies." This week, I'll introduce you to a Sioux Falls mom whose...
Stuff to do: July 24-30
Celebrate Native American culture. Levitt at the Falls is teaming up with the South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative to present the 2024 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ All My Relatives Festival. Events kick off Friday evening with a concert, and continue all day Saturday with performances, a fashion show, lots of activities, vendors and a Supaman concert to round out the night. Learn more here.
Local Sports 7-24-24
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball will host Sioux Falls Post 15 West tomorrow for the opening game of the Class A Super Regionals. Yankton split their regular season doubleheader against Sioux Falls West on June 18th. The series winner will advance to the American Legion State Tournament in Brookings. The...
Good News: Dolphins shine at S.D. State A meet
The Watertown Area Swim Club Dolphins put in an outstanding performance at last weekend’s 2024 South Dakota Long Course State A meet held in Rapid City. The Dolphins placed second in total combined team score, behind the Sioux Falls Swim Team. Aberdeen Swim Club placed third, Rushmore Swim Team fourth and Brookings Swim Club fifth. There were 15 teams competing.
South Dakota Weather Alert: Patchy Fog and Highs in the 90s Expected
Sioux Falls, SD – Patchy fog is developing early this morning across Sioux Falls, with visibility generally ranging from 3 to 5 miles. In some areas, visibility could drop to as low as 1 mile, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised to keep their headlights on after daybreak and to be prepared for quickly changing conditions.
Former South Dakota Department of Social Services Employee Indicted for Stealing $1.8 Million
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a significant development in a case involving alleged embezzlement from the state’s Department of Social Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, IA, has been indicted for reportedly stealing an estimated $1.8 million in state and federal funds from the department’s Child Protection Services program.
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