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A Small South Dakota Town is Suddenly the 2nd Most Dangerous in State
Yankton, South Dakota, known for its charm and peacefulness, is facing a surprising shift in its safety profile. Once seen as a tranquil haven, Yankton is now ranked as the 2nd most dangerous town in the state, a significant change from its previous reputation. This unexpected development has left residents and authorities concerned, grappling with the implications of this alarming trend.
Yankton Highway Department Looking to Expand in Irene
The Yankton County Highway Department is looking to expand their abilities in the north-east corner of the county. Commission Vice Chair, Wanda Howey-Fox, talks about the upgrade from the undersized current building in Irene…. Yankton County Highway Superintendent, Mike Sedlacek, talks about how big of an upgrade this purchase would...
Denied: Proposed Indoor Storage Facility Faces Opposition in Watertown Planning Commission Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Planning Commission meeting centered around a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would permit indoor climate-controlled storage facilities within the BP Business Park District, specifically at the former Verifications Inc. building at 1425 Mickelson Drive. This district holds significance as the “Gateway” to the community and sits directly behind the Redlin Art Center. The BP District is governed by established covenants dictating design features and land-use limitations.
KXLG News Special Report: Watertown Mayor Ried Holien's State of the City Address
KXLG – Watertown, SD} This week’s City Council meeting included Watertown Mayor Ried Holien’s State of the City Address with overall positive reports mentioning some focuses like the lack of childcare, housing, and filling the workforce void. The city allocated resources intentionally, resulting in substantial improvements in...
Jackpine Gypsies MC 2024 Rally Schedule
Jackpine Gypsies MC has released its schedule of racing events for the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which kicks off on August 2 and runs until the 11th. The Jackpine Gypsies MC is one of the oldest AMA-chartered off-road clubs. Founded in 1936 and chartered in 1937, the following year, on August 14, 1938, the club joined with the City of Sturgis to hold a local rally over a three-day period in August, featuring a Half-Mile dirt-track race.
State University Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss Mankato, Schumacher...
VERMILLION DEALS WITH WASTEWATER ISSUES
THE CITY OF VERMILLION IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONTINUES TO DEAL WITH A WASTEWATER CRISIS AND THE MAYOR IS ASKING FOR RESIDENTS TO HELP OUT. THE RECENT FLOODING DESTROYED THREE PIPES THAT CARRY WASTEWATER TO TREATMENT PLANTS AND THAT MEANS WATER THAT’S BEING USED TO FLUSH TOILETS, BATHE OR DO LAUNDRY IS GOING INTO THE VERMILLION RIVER.
Swigart suspended for 30 days following offensive comments
Nicole Swigart, Rapid City Area Schools superintendent, has been placed on leave following offensive comments she made during an Office of Civil Rights investigation, the School Board announced Monday. The RCAS Board of Education placed Swigart on a 30-day leave and required her to complete cultural competency training to work...
Rapid City man pleads guilty in fatal shooting from August 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A Rapid City man pleads guilty Tuesday in a fatal shooting from August of 2021. Originally charged with first-degree murder, William Daly, 34, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Seventh Circuit Court this afternoon. Daly was accused in the death of Austin Freeman, 20, who...
You have to see this charming two-story cabin for sale in Lead
LEAD, S.D. - Discover this charming two-story cabin in the secluded Bellefish 1 subdivision on 3.09 acres! Embrace the wrap-around patio and expansive windows offering stunning views of the surrounding trees and hills. The main level features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and convenient laundry facilities. Upstairs, find two more bedrooms,...
Mitchell Tech Student Earns Bronze Medal at National SkillsUSA Competition
Mitchell Technical College Power Sports and Marine Technology graduate, Conner Odens of Scotland, SD, earned a bronze medal in the Marine Service Technology competition at the SkillsUSA National Championships which. was held as part of the SkillsUSA 61st Annual National Leadership and Skills. Conference, June 24-29, 2024, in Atlanta, GA.
June Enplanements Rebound From Ending Of Minneapolis Route
PIERRE, (KCCR) — With the Minneapolis experiment behind them commercial air traffic at Pierre Regional Airport is returning to normal. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says passenger boardings in June were over 12-hundred…. Huizenga did not have a breakdown of the flights between Denver and...
Lil’ Govs Fun Run Begins Next Tuesday
Starting this coming Tuesday, July 9, Pierre Cross Country coach Jim Keyes and the cross country team will be host the Lil’ Govs Summer Cross Country Fun Run. It will happen over the next four weeks, every Tuesday in July starting at 5:30 which will be down at the Griffin Park Tennis courts. The athletes will run on the bike path along the river and then turn and run back through the middle of the park. There will signage for kids to run a half mile, mile or two miles with the kids deciding how far they want to run. The goal of the runs is to grow the sport of cross country and have fun while doing it. It is for kids aged kindergarten through fifth grade.
June is gone, July has started with a Bang! Dusty and Brooke Formanek are running the fireworks stand for the community to enjoy.
For the second year in a row Dusty and Brooke Formanek are running the fireworks stand for the community members near and far. "The company that we use is Borderline Fireworks out of New Mexico," said Brooke. Borderline Fireworks also services and supplies three other stands in South Dakota; Ft. Pierre, Sturgis, and Whitewood. They acquired the four-stand territory over the winter from the New Underwood based company who had been supplying Philip with fireworks for about 20 years.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: ALL LINED UP
The west side of the 300 block of Main Street in Freeman was busy on Tuesday morning, with many visiting the downtown grocery store, Jamboree Foods. It was 30 years ago this week that owner Bob Pidde was making plans to temporarily close his previous store and move into the new location, which had served as the home to a number of other businesses, including The Carriage House, Village Toggery and K&K for many years before that.
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