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Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Aeronautics Commission awards $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program funds
The Watertown Regional Airport has received a $900,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program following the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 in the 2024 legislative session. The bill allocated $10 million in funding to support airport terminal projects across the state, representing a...
Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training
The state Department of Education “glaringly omitted” substantial Native American representation during its recent Civics and History Summit, alleges the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition. In response, the department highlighted several efforts it made to include Indigenous perspectives and material. The purpose of the conference was educating teachers about how to implement a new set […] The post Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
Fog Alert: Southeastern South Dakota Issued Dense Fog Advisory
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, the advisory predicts visibility as low as 1/4 mile. The advisory affects parts of southeastern South Dakota and extends into neighboring areas.
Food truck owners open new restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A family known for their popular food truck has opened a new restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls. BibiSol Bodega and Provisions celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The restaurant is located on Phillips Avenue where Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts previously resided. Owner...
Storm conclude worst season in franchise history with loss to Green Bay
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On a night the Sioux Falls Storm celebrated their past, inducting longtime former defensive coordinator Brian Hermanson int the team’s Hall of Fame, it was the visiting Green Bay Blizzard who looked more like the Storm teams of old. Which was sadly...
DSS theft; Sioux Falls rioter; measles in SD; KELOXTRA football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, July 20 and here are the top news and sports stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go. After a former DSS employee was indicted for stealing $1.78M, two state lawmakers share their perspectives on the crime. One of the rioters in...
Spearfish girl wins scholarship with duck tape prom dress
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The end of the school year is the time many high schoolers use to find scholarships. Victoria Schoenherr was no different, searching the internet for fashion and design scholarships to help her pay tuition at the University of Northern Colorado. She stumbled upon Duck Tape’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest, sent the information to her dad, and the next day had rolls of duck tape waiting to be made into an award-worthy dress.
Pierre tops Yankton in Renner
RENNER, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Pierre Post 8 may well be back at the Renner Ballpark in a couple of days depending upon how the final power points and seeding plays out. If they come back they’ll certainly return with some good momentum. Playing a pair of games...
‘Those Guys’ A.B.A.T.E chapter raises funds for Children’s Home Society
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A brotherhood of motorcyclists took to the streets on Sunday to raise funds to benefit the Children’s Home Society in Sioux Falls. A.B.A.T.E. stands for A Brotherhood for Awareness Training and Education. They call themselves ‘those guys.’. Those guys hit the...
Downtown Sioux Falls retailers hoping to sustain foot traffic and sales
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Earlier this month, SiouxFalls.Business published a column that shed light on the struggles of local retailers in downtown Sioux Falls. Sales are low and many of the businesses in downtown Sioux Falls expressed that they are having a difficult time turning a profit. Some local business owners even began regularly meeting to find solutions to get out of the slump they’re in, support each other and bring in more customers.
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