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The power of art and friendship: Jeri Vickmark-Wilkinson receives MAAC showcase
The power of art and friendship were on full display at the Madison Area Arts Council on July 26, as visitors gathered for the first local showcase from Madison resident Jeri Vickmark-Wilkinson. Born in Pierre yet raised in Madison, Vickmark-Wilkinson left the town three days after her high school graduation...
Watertown edges Harrisburg Gold in 11 innings
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — Watertown handed Harrisburg Gold its first loss to a South Dakota team this season with a 3-2 11-inning marathon win in the winner’s bracket of the Class ‘A’ state tournament Wednesday. Nathan Briggs knocked in the game-winning run with a bloop single to right in the top of the 11th. Post […]
CLAREMONT RESIDENTS OBJECT TO PLAN TO LOAD TALLOW IN TOWN
A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that the tanker trucks hauling the tallow from DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen to the rail line in Claremont will damage streets in town.
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital named 5-Star facility by CMS
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital has been named a 5-star facility by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings enable consumers to quickly and easily assess the patient experience and quality of care information provided on the Care Compare website. “Our health care...
Abbott House in Mitchell Receives a Generous Gift
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Dakota State Fraternal Order of Eagles has stepped up to the plate once again to help hurting children in need who have experienced abuse or neglect. Members of the Vermillion Eagles #2421 demonstrated their unwavering commitment to “People Helping People” by presenting a total of $16,700 in checks to the Abbott House Foundation before their most recent weekly meetings.
NTDP Announces 2024-25 Schedule Changes
Nov. 15 - Madison @ Under-18 - now March 14 - TICKETS. Nov. 16 - Madison @ Under-18 - now March 15 - TICKETS. Jan. 30 - Youngstown @ Under-18 - now Youngstown @ Under-17, same date - TICKETS. March 5 - Under-17 @ Youngstown - now Under-18 @ Youngstown,...
Progressive American Flat Track Unveils Sturgis TT Track Map (Updated)
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 30, 2024) – Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing and in collaboration with Øuterkind, AFT Events and the City of Sturgis, has unveiled the track map for the highly anticipated Sturgis TT, which will take place in the streets of downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, on Sunday, August 11.
From the Halls of City Hall: Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack & Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} On this week's From the Halls of City Hall our guests were Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack and Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper. Your browser does not support the audio element. - False alarm at the post office. - Responsibility for snow removal and ice melt.
SD Prison inmates, former employees charged in five cases
PIERRE, S.D. – A Minnehaha County Grand Jury indicted six people regarding five different cases on Monday. The cases involve South Dakota Prison inmates and two others who were Department of Corrections staff members at that time. “Assaults on prison staff, possession of weapons and contraband, and destruction of...
Prysmian and Encore Wire Release Sales Reps List
Following the completion of Prysmian’s acquisition of Encore Wire on July 2, the companies are releasing the list of 28 sales rep agencies that will represent the combination in the construction and industrial markets. Prysmian agreed to acquire Encore Wire for $290 a share back in April, with Prysmian...
South Dakota is Down One Iconic Drive-In Theater
The Winner Drive-in movie theater has been around thrilling moviegoers since 1950. In that time they've expanded the screen and survived a tornado. But Monday night just wasn't their night. Storm damage has put one of South Dakota's oldest drive-in movie theatres out of business for now. The damage included...
Sweet Sioux Falls Ice Cream Battle Starts Today At B&G Milkyway
Who doesn't love a chilly treat from the local Sioux Falls area B&G Milkyway?! Now South Dakota ice cream fans can taste new creations from the iconic establishment during the entire month of August!. For the first time ever, all nine B&G Milkyway locations across the Sioux Falls area will...
Minnesota brewery to close Sioux Falls taproom
Lupulin Brewing Co. will close its Sioux Falls taproom this fall. The Minnesota-based brewer won’t renew its lease at 2425 S. Shirley Ave. and will close Oct. 31, it said in a statement. Lupulin acquired Sioux Falls-based Hydra Beer Co. in 2019 and took over its brewery and taproom.