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SFSD reminds families about meal applications
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Kids in the Sioux Falls School District head back to class in about three weeks. That means it’s back-to-school season for staff at Cleveland Elementary. “Kind of a busy time, exciting time though as kids start to come in and get registered and...
Sioux Falls building permits remain behind 2023 pace
City building activity is more than halfway to $1 billion for the year, but remains off last year’s pace. Through July, building permits totaled $542.5 million, compared with $645.3 million a year ago and more than $1 billion two years ago, which ended up being the city’s record year at just shy of $2 billion.
New University of South Dakota Discovery District building has interested tenants
Three organizations have written letters of interest to become the first tenants at the new University of South Dakota Discovery District building on the north side of Sioux Falls, which is set to be completed by January 2025. Discovery District chief operating officer Ryan Oines said leases could be executed for those potential tenants in the next 30 to 45 days before their names are released publicly, a huge move for the research park, which was officially...
Field Day at Rocking Z Acres a celebration of sustainable agriculture
Rocking Z Acres, the 2024 recipient of the Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society (NPSAS) Steward of the Year Award, will host a field day Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Wessington, South Dakota. The farm grows organic and conventional crops under the leadership of BJ McNeil and Jonnie Zvonek. They are a...
Levitt at the Falls: Featuring headliner Nadjah Nicole
Coming together to listen to some of the best in the world of music is always a welcome idea, and thanks to one local non-profit week after week KELOLAND locals are able to catch free music in the great outdoors. To fill us in on this weekend’s Levitt at the...
SDSU to offer Associate degree in agricultural science at Capital City Campus; First classes start Aug. 26, 2024
People in the central part of South Dakota interested in learning some of the basics about agriculture now have the opportunity to take courses in Pierre thanks to a collaboration between South Dakota State University and the Capital City Campus. Dr. Teresa Seefeldt is the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education...
KELOLAND Media Group programming note
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – If viewers missed Big Brother Wednesday night due to severe weather coverage, there’s links available to watch the full episode of Big Brother. A link for no fees or paywalls will be accessible for the next 48 hours. KELOLAND Media Group appreciates viewers’...
Pauer of Music Festival begins Friday, August 2nd
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Pauer Sound LLC and the Aberdeen Area Arts Council are happy to present the Pauer of Music Festival beginning Friday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM from Central Park in Aberdeen. Alex Bartlett of the Pauer of Music Festival provides the lineup of acts for the...
First Friday Art Walks: 17 art venues and live music!
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Join the First Friday Art Walks on August 2, starting at 5 p.m., as notable local artists showcase their work at 17 different venues across downtown Rapid City. Presented by the Rapid City Arts Council, this family-friendly event allows participants to explore at their own pace, meet artists, enjoy live music, and immerse themselves in creativity.
Lake Platte Golf Club fundraises after 5 dry years
PLATTE, S.D. (KELO) — The Lake Platte Golf Club is holding a fundraiser this weekend as it tries to recover from a few dry years. While it may be green now, the Lake Platte Golf Course has had a rough couple of years. “So on September 12 (about five...
Class ‘B’ state baseball games to livestream on KELOLAND.com
SALEM, S.D. (KELO) — The class ‘B” legion baseball state tournament begins in Salem this week, with at least four games set to livestream on KELOLAND.com. LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE Date Game & Time Friday, August 2 Lake Norden/Badger vs. Elk Point-Jefferson – 10 AM Friday, August 2 Big Stone City vs. Dell Rapids – 12:30 PM […]
FCS Top 25: Brian McLaughlin’s 2024 Preseason Ballot
Well, here we are, voting again. Seems like a theme this year, eh?. Once again, we have a top-heavy situation with the Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Big Sky Conference dominating the FCS picture. Let’s face it, recent history has proven that these two leagues will occupy a majority of the first-round bye seeds come Thanksgiving time, and there’s no reason to believe that trend will end now. Remember, 16 teams will be seeded this year – which is up from eight previously – but only that old-school top eight still get the coveted first-round bye.
LOCAL: Elkton/Lake Benton announces meetings, first practices
ELKTON, S.D. — Elkton/Lake Benton sideline and competition cheer will begin on Monday, Aug. 5, in accordance with the South Dakota High School Activities Association. There will be a football player/parent meeting tonight at 7 p.m., with individual and team photos to follow. The first practice is set for...
Wiz Kidz Academy Lemonade Stand a Sweet Success
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Wiz Kidz Academy, the after-school program at Henry School, hosted a successful lemonade stand at Runnings yesterday afternoon. The young entrepreneurs worked diligently to raise funds for their end-of-summer party and other program activities. The program typically serves between 10 and 15 children daily...
Season Tickets, Single-Game Tickets and Premium Seating Continue as AU Football Options in 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – As Augustana football prepares back on the turf of Kirkeby-Over Stadium for fall camp, Saturdays with Viking football are just a month and a half away. Single-game and season tickets are on-sale with premium seating options and a new party deck all available for 2024.
There's a new troop in town: Girl Scouts to host school supply drive
They may be small, but the eight mighty Daisies and Brownies of Madison's newest Girl Scout troop are launching their first service project with the help of their co-leaders, Amanda Trimble and Tessa Barlow, in a mid-August back-to-school bash, so to speak. The troop was formed in the summer of...
Major Fire in Harding County
BUFFALO, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – Fire crews are working diligently to reign in the Travers Fire in Harding County. Harding County officials were keeping residents updated through the night on their social media channels as the Buffalo Town Board and others worked with property owners that border the northwest corner of town so they could do an additional fire line.
OCS completion ceremony held at Mt. Rushmore July 26th
KEYSTONE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – 116 U.S. Army National Guard officer candidates from 21 states, one U.S. territory, and the U.S. Army Reserve received their certificates of completion at the Officer Candidate School (OCS) Class 24-001 graduation ceremony held at Mount Rushmore near Keystone on July 26. The ceremony represents...