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SDRA, NRCA Rodeo in Herreid, SD July 26th & 27th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Campbell County Rodeo Club is hosting its 23rd annual SDRA & NRCA rodeo in Herreid, SD on July 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm sharp. Pete Brandner, president of the Campbell County Rodeo Club, describes the history of the rodeo. Brandner mentions the multi-state...
SDDOT To Activate Temporary Traffic Signals During Sturgis Rally
(Sturgis, SD) — The South Dakota Department of Transportation will activate temporary traffic signals ahead of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. From July 30th to August 12th, the signals will be in full operation at over a dozen locations along S.D. Highways 34, 79, and 44, U.S. Highway 16, and Interstate 90. Speed limits will also be reduced in some areas. Details can be found on the D-O-T’s website.
Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially gets his next shot at NFL
As NFL training camps open and start kicking into gear, one former Nebraska footbal star is hoping this time is the charm. Adrian Martinez tried to catch on with an NFL team last year and for a while, looked like he had a chance. After entering the preseason with the...
Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual...
South Dakota awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim legislative committee studying the sustainability of long-term care. Lawmakers were motivated in part by the closure of more than 15 nursing homes...
First-of-its-kind meat processing facility strengthening community
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A first-of-its-kind meat processing facility is hosting its grand opening Saturday, July 27. But it’s more than building, it’s about sovereignty, sustainability, and uplifting the community. NDN Collective alongside Wambli Ska Okolakiciye, Tanka Fund, and Makoce Agriculture Development will host a grand opening...
Felony Alert Rapid City: Man wanted for aggravated domestic assault
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Authorities have issued a felony arrest warrant for David Trent Woodenknife, 27, on charges of Aggravated Assault Domestic. Woodenknife, a Native American male, is described as approximately 5'9" tall and 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Rapid City area.
Man faces kidnapping charges after search for two children in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls man is facing kidnapping charges after police responded to a family dispute and searched for two young children early Friday morning. Raymond Leon Allen is facing charges for two counts of Kidnapping in the First Degree, Kidnapping in the Second...
Great Plains Zoo to offer three days of $5 admission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo has announced that in celebration of Community Appreciation Days, it will offer admission for only $5 on select days. Admission will be $5 on the following days:. Friday, August 2. Monday, September 2. Monday, October 14. The days were...
Sioux Falls to host major bowling tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls is set to become the center of the bowling world with a spectacular event that will bring together the greatest bowlers from around the globe and the best talent from the region. The Farmers Union Insurance Midwest Open Championship at Eastway...
SDSU to offer A.S. in agricultural science at Capital City Campus
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre this fall. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the new program site this past May.
Stunning south Sioux Falls home features new saltwater pool
This paid Executive Home is sponsored by Results Real Estate. Swim season awaits with this impressive south Sioux Falls home that includes a new saltwater pool. Located at 400 E. St. Andrews Drive, this five-bedroom, four-bath home spans more than 4,200 square feet with an unmatched view of hole No. 15 of Prairie Green Golf Course.
Harrisburg Gold, Renner Royals win playoff openers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg Gold and the Renner Royals both protected home field and claimed playoff-opening wins Thursday. Post 45, the top-seed in the Class A playoffs, blasted Rapid City Post 320 10-0. Harrisburg scored two runs in the second before blowing the game open with six in the third. Post 307, the […]
Abby Callor joins Ellsworth Funeral Home as apprentice director
There's a new face at Ellsworth Funeral Home in Madison and Willoughby Funeral Home in Howard, with Abby Callor joining the team as an apprentice funeral director. Callor said that she's immensely excited for this opportunity as she works toward becoming a fully licensed funeral director through the Des Moines Area Community College’s mortuary science program. At the start of June, Callor and her husband Derek moved to Madison with their three daughters, with the family now living in the upstairs dwelling of the Ellsworth home.
World-famous Wall Drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies
WALL, S.D. — Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy. “During the summer, it’s kind of hectic,” she said after greeting the pharmacist and technician by name. ...
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