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Mother of Rapid City’s monument brought to Journey Museum
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - History is being restored as the monument to the Mother of Rapid City has been moved to the outside of the Journey Museum. Alice Gossage nicknamed the Mother of Rapid City for her contributions to charities and journalism in the area, has a monument most people did not know about on top of Skyline Drive.
Four family members of beloved gospel group The Nelons among 7 killed in horror plane crash on route to concert
THE Nelons - America's beloved gospel family - have been involved in a fatal plane crash on route to a concert. Seven people died in the horror crash including four members of the family in Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, their daughter Amber and son-in-law Nathan Kistler. The families assistant...
South Dakota State University Named Safest College Campus in South Dakota
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} South Dakota State University (SDSU) has once again been recognized as the safest college campus in South Dakota, according to a recent report by SafeHome.org. This prestigious recognition is based on the university’s low violent crime rate, which is an impressive 0.24 incidents per 1,000 students. SDSU also holds the title of the safest campus in the region, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska.
South Dakota Dairy Queen Sells Massive One-Day Total of Blizzards
Did you hear about the "blizzards" taking over the Sioux Empire on Thursday, July 25th? Specifically, one South Dakota town couldn't control the power of the blizzards. Luckily, these wild blizzards benefited local kiddos. The Annual Miracle Treat Day is all about helping local kids fight cancer as well as...
Hay yield and quality varies across the Upper Great Plains
Rain has been a blessing for some hay producers and a curse for others in Nebraska and the Dakotas. According to University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of agronomy and horticulture Jerry Volesky, yield for grass and alfalfa hay has been relatively high this year in central and eastern Nebraska, an area that has had much-needed rain after a long period of drought. Areas in the Nebraska Panhandle have seen comparatively lower hay yields due to not as much rain.
Defense secretary orders review of Wounded Knee Massacre medals
The medals awarded to soldiers who participated in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre will be subjected to a review, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The department said the review’s purpose is “to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation’s highest military honor.” The move comes after years of activism […]
Alleged SD pedophile takes his own life when faced with arrest
CANOVA, SD (KELO.com) — The New York Post is reporting a disturbing story from South Dakota of an alleged pedophile killing himself earlier this week when confronted by a predator hunter. 60-year old Donald Letcher reportedly gave graphic detail of disturbing videos featuring children – including infants – to Predator Poachers Founder Alex Rosen. Rosen’s crew recorded enough to use as evidence and called in police, and persuaded Letcher to admit his crime to an officer. Letcher then walked inside his home and took his own life with a gun. Letcher was convicted of molesting a 9 year old girl in 1996, but that conviction was overturned.
Over 200 bottles of alcohol seized from bootleg operation in Mission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities seized over 200 bottles of vodka, multiple firearms and around $1,000 from a bootleg operation on Friday morning. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, a search warrant was served at a residence on the north side of Mission in partnership with the City of Mission Police Department.
Great Plains Zoo Announces Community Appreciation Days
The Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls are truly jewels in our city. They are leaders in education, conservation, and family entertainment. The doors to discovery at the Great Plains Zoo are open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Wild Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM.
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