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Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
South Dakota's finest Rodeos has a new home, and judging by the photos and videos that are available on The Corn Palace Stampede Facebook Page, they are locked and loaded and ready!. A closer look at the page illustrates that The Corn Palace Stampede is more than a rodeo, it's...
Noem orders flags be flown at half-staff for former fire chief killed at Trump rally
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of Corey Comperatore, who was killed Saturday from the shots fired during the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. From sunrise to...
LA BOARD REORGANIZES FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR
The Langford Area Board of Education met Monday morning to wrap up the school year and start the next. To end the year, the board approved a capital outlay transfer to supplement the general fund. In new school year business, Jennifer Gustafson was again chosen as the board president and...
U12 Nine Receives State Sportsmanship Award
The Britton U12 baseball team split four games at the state tournament played in Montrose and Salem last weekend and in the process was named the winner of the Class B Benton Howe Sportsmanship Award. The award is in honor of Benton Howe of rural Sherman, SD, who passed away...
Hamlin County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Stolen Vehicle
{KXLG – Estelline, SD} The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office requests the public's assistance in recovering a stolen vehicle. On Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, a sheriff's deputy responded to a residence in Estelline to investigate a reported stolen vehicle. The vehicle is believed to have been taken sometime over the weekend from outside the home.
Faith one of many communities hit by large storm Saturday night
Faith was one of many communities across the state of South Dakota to experience damage from a storm that rolled through Saturday night. Not long before 11:00 pm Saturday night the rain hit Faith along with gail force winds in the range of 80 -100 + miles per hour. As the rain came down while the wind reaked havoc, area residents rode out the storm and waited to assess the damage after.
Beware of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Scam Calls
You can always count on scammers to devise new and creative ways to relieve the public of their money. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has recently unearthed the latest scam that appears to be sweeping through the Sioux Empire. Someone is using a series of bogus phone calls to impersonate Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson.
Mitchell Fire Department to Hold a Fundraiser
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Nine-year-old Laken of Mitchell asked the Mitchell Fire Department and City Council what happened to “Sparky”, the ceramic dog that had been in residence in front of the Mitchell Fire Department but is no longer. The Fire Department will have a “boot fundraiser” at the...
Free Teen Night Pool Party at Horace Mann Pool in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is set to host the second Teen Night Pool Party of the summer series this week. The Teen Night Pool Party will take place on Wednesday, July 17 at Horace Mann Pool from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring a 'Movie Night' theme with movie-themed prizes. These events are open to youth aged 10-17, free of charge, with no registration required.
Dacotah Bank Announces Permanent Closure of Henry Branch
{KXLG – Henry, SD} Dacotah Bank has announced the permanent closure of its Henry branch location on October 31, 2024. According to a letter sent to customers, the closure is due to transaction volume, staffing levels, and security concerns. The bank says that customers’ accounts and information will remain...
Sweet Justice: Police Make Candy Salad with Donuts, Internet Can’t Get Enough
Social media can't get enough of the Candy Salad challenge!. If your office and coworkers have yet to throw your hat, or candy, into the bowl what are you waiting for?. You know that some who wear the badge have a sweet tooth. Some of Sioux Falls's finest and the Police Chief didn't want to be left out.
South Dakota Kid Hoping to Be National Mullet Champ
One South Dakota youngster is hoping to parlay his 'business in the front, party in the back' hairstyle into national fame this summer. With a look he calls 'The Mullet Dakotan: Sioux Falls Up Front, Rapids in the Back', seven-year-old Finn Hannan of New Underwood is one of 115 contestants in the ages 5-7 division of the 2024 Mullet Champ competition, which will crown a winner in late August.
New bison integrating into herd at Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
Bison getting prepared to enter the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation. Over 70 new bison are integrating into the existing buffalo herd at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. The bison were living at conservation lands at The Wilds, a nonprofit conservation center in Ohio. Officials with The Wilds said the...
New director of sales brings passion for event, hospitality industry
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Allyson Kasch, director of sales for Experience Sioux Falls. I’m grateful to have had the privilege of being born and raised here!. I love how Sioux Falls has grown into such a diverse city and one that is dedicated to growth and change. There is something to do here for everyone! We are also very fortunate to have such a clean city and supportive citizens. When you consider everything that we’ve accomplished over the last 25 years and all that is on the horizon, how could you leave? It’s an incredible time to be part of this community.
School employee fired after posting about Trump assassination attempt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) - A teacher in South Dakota has lost her job after she commented about last weekend’s assassination attempt on the former president. Cassandra Oleson was a behavior facilitator at Ben Reifel Middle School. After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday,...
Watertown City Council to repair sidewalk, discusses unfinished restrooms at The Ruins Apartments
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Residents of and near 315 Kemp Ave. East can expect to see a repaired sidewalk soon. The council passed a resolution authorizing the city to fix the sidewalk themself and bill the property owner of “The Ruins” unfinished apartment complex. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director...
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