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Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Minnesotans Aren’t Happy
The head of Olive Garden's parent company is serving up a decision that's leaving Minnesota customers with a sour taste in their mouths. It's no secret that restaurants are struggling nationwide as more and more people choose to stay home to save money. Because of this, many chain restaurants like...
We Now Know When Valleyfair’s Rescheduled Fireworks Show Is Happening
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced its rescheduled date for its Fourth of July fireworks display. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
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.
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.
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.
The 85th Sioux Empire Fair welcomes new events
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The 85th Sioux Empire Fair starts on Friday, August 2 at 5 p.m. and officials say they’re excited to kick start the festivities with an event that’s the first of its kind for the fair. CEO and President of the Sioux...
Sioux Falls School District working to fill vacant teacher slots
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — A year later, and the Sioux Falls School District is facing a familiar problem in staff hiring. The District needs to fill about a dozen teaching positions before school starts a month from now. Nearly half of those vacancies are for special education positions, which have been challenging to fill.
Sioux Falls company testing high-altitude balloons over Siouxland
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KTIV) - It’s a bird... it’s a plane... it’s a Chinese spy balloon?. “No, they’re all built right here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. So no, they’re South Dakota balloons, not Chinese balloons,” said Russ Van Der Werff, the vice president of Stratospheric Solutions for Aerostar. Aerostar, formerly Raven Industries, is a company that’s been sending balloons to the top of our atmosphere since the 1950s.
5 homes top million-dollar mark in sales report
The most expensive residential sale for the week of July 1 was $1.3 million for a two-story home in a neighborhood with three parks. The 5,700-square-foot home was built in 1988 in The Park in Tuthill Highlands in southeast Sioux Falls. It has five bedrooms and four bathroms. Four other...
Another South Dakotan Arrested in Connection with January 6
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Sioux Falls businesswoman, Amy Willis, has been charged with four federal charges including unauthorized entry of a government building resulting from the riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Someone overheard her bragging of being involved in the uprising and reported her to the FBI. The FBI interviewed her about a year after the incident.
‘Those Guys’ A.B.A.T.E Chapter Held Its 16th Annual Poker Run For Children’s Home Society
“Those Guys” American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) held its 16th annual poker run over the weekend. This event raised money for the Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The proceeds provide children with Christmas presents and other gifts. “Those Guys” A.B.A.T.E. promote awareness for bikers,...
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