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South Dakota father is leading effort to restore abortion rights in the state
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of conversations about voter-initiated efforts to restore abortion access across the country. Unlike other abortion-rights initiatives across the country, major reproductive rights groups haven’t backed the effort to restore access in South Dakota. But that hasn’t stopped Dakotans for Health — a ballot question committee behind […]
High School sports seasons start soon
With the calendar turning to August we are now just a few weeks away from the start of the Fall High School sports season in South Dakota. Schools competing in girls tennis can start practice this coming Monday, August 5th. 9-man and 11B football teams will start practice on August 8th, with all other schools opening practice on August 12. Boys golf practice starts August 12 as well, with cross country and Volleyball following on the 15th.
Lawmakers plan October hearing on alleged $1.8 million theft by former state employee
South Dakota lawmakers will hold a hearing in October on a former state employee’s alleged theft of $1.8 million from Child Protection Services. The Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee met Wednesday in Pierre and discussed plans for the hearing. ...
Storm's rainfall total in Brookings makes record board
BROOKINGS —Wednesday night’s deluge was one for the record books, literally: Brookings officially received 4.13 inches of rain, with localized reports of 7 inches or more in the city. Peter Rogers, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls, told the Brookings Register on Thursday...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: TRAPPERS ADVANCE, TOO
The Scotland/Menno 16-and-under baseball squad will be one of the eight teams taking part in the South Dakota VFW 16B State Tournament in Platte next weekend. The Trappers advanced with a 3-0 win over Baltic in the Region 3 final and will play Platte/Geddes at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Canistota/Freeman, meanwhile, will take the field at 11 a.m. that day against Alexandria.
Entrepreneur plans expansion with growing demand for multifaceted appliance business
Victor Kottwitz had reached a decision point: Stick with his traditional corporate job, or leave it to pursue a startup that was starting to gain traction. He went with the latter, which is how a former financial services manager now spends his days sourcing and selling new and slightly used appliances for his growing business, Spin Cycle.
Madison Central to Accept Elementary Teacher Resignation with Less Than Three Weeks to Start of the Year
The Madison Central School Board will hold a special meeting this Friday at 7:30am. The only agenda item is to accept the resignation of Rebecca Finck as a teacher at Madison Elementary School, where she had taught kindergarten. The first day of school for Madison Central is August 20th. Annual...
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...
Throwback Thursday: First Lutheran Church
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast visited to share the history behind the First Lutheran Church in downtown Sioux Falls. The historical marker — located in the church’s front lawn — was dedicated during its centennial. In 1920, two...
Season Ticket Sales Now Open for First Time Buyers
Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State Athletics season tickets are now available for all first time buyers. Ticket packages and pricing are outlined below or on the ticketing page at nsuwolves.com/tickets. All ticket purchases will be done through the online ticketing platform at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com. Season ticket holders can also access...
Family Fun Night Tonight at Westside Park
The Lake Area Improvement Corporation is holding a Family Fun Night tonight at Westside Park at the future site of the childcare facility, next to the swimming pool. The evening starts with food and refreshments from 5pm to 7pm.The cost is a free will donation. There will be an open swim at the Madison Aquatic Center from 6:30 – 8:30pm plus a DJ and a slip and slide. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Family Fun Night tonight at Westside Park in Madison.
Sioux Falls to Again Participate in ‘National Night Out’
While it's true the summer months are winding down, it doesn't mean there are any fewer activities to enjoy. The Sioux Empire Fair gets underway this weekend in Sioux Falls, and there are still plenty of outdoor events galore. One of the biggies is coming up on Tuesday, (August 6),...
Two games tonight at Cornbelt District Tournament in Canova
The Cornbelt District tournament resumes today in Canova, with two spots to the State Tournament up for grabs. Game 1 tonight features the Flandreau Cardinals vs. the Humboldt-Hartford Gamecocks, starting at 6pm on AM 1390. Flandreau won their opening round game over the Wood Ducks, before falling to Canova on Saturday. Humboldt-Hartford lost in the quarterfinals to Salem, but then defeated the Flandreau Blue Teal 25-0 on Sunday.
South Dakota Braces for Heatwave: Highs Near 100 Degrees Expected Saturday
Sioux Falls, SD – South Dakota is set to experience a significant heatwave this Saturday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s and potentially climb near the 100-degree mark in some areas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay cool and hydrated as the heat index soars.
KOTA Cares: Black Hills Raptor Center’s mission to conserve and protect birds of prey
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Through education, rehabilitation and research, the Black Hills Raptor Center is working to conserve and protect birds of prey, including the 12 different raptors currently housed at their home base. Those raptors include various species of owls, falcons, and hawks. They work with species found in North and South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, and northwestern Nebraska, and hold more than 120 educational programs at all locations.
“Usher Mike” remembered as “heart and soul” at Canaries games
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — It’s a late inning in The Birdcage on a summer night. It could be any summer night in 2017, or 2024, or any year in between. The Sioux Falls Canaries are up to bat. The Birds are down by a run or two. What had been a lively and festive crowd much of the night had come to a nervous hush. Silence fills the air.
Native American public health officials are stuck in data blind spot
It’s not easy to make public health decisions without access to good data. And epidemiologists and public health workers for Native American communities say they’re often in the dark because state and federal agencies restrict their access to the latest numbers. The 2010 reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act gave tribal epidemiology centers […]