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High school students dive into research with Katrina Donovan’s AEOP Program
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Katrina Donovan, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at South Dakota Mines, discovered her passion for STEM as a high schooler in rural South Dakota. A pivotal study with the National Institutes of Health at age 15 cemented her career path in science and engineering.
Are Woke Policies Killing the Great American Motorcycle?
According to various reports, several 'woke' policies and decisions by American motorcycle giant Harley Davidson are leading to pushback, dropping stock and sales. According to reports from Rightwing.org, this summer's 84th Annual massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota was marked by numerous comments, complaints, and even some protests against what bikers say are woke policies by Harley Davidson. They include, according to Rightwing:
T-shirts can’t be lasting signage
The Custer City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to regulate types of signage in Custer at its regular meeting Aug. 5. The ordinance was first discussed at the June 3 meeting, but was tabled pending discussion with business owners who would be affected by the regulations. City...
SDSU faculty member receives second Fulbright Scholar Award to Senegal
Molly Krueger Enz, a Distinguished Professor in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University, has received a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Senegal, where she will teach and conduct research. This is the second time she has received the prestigious award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Habitat for Humanity tackles housing costs, accessibility for man with paralysis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the cost of housing rising, a nonprofit is breaking ground to alleviate the burden for a couple and make their home specific to them. To accommodate the needs of financial struggles and mobility limitations, Habitat for Humanity is helping the Popkes family build a new home.
From the Halls of City Hall for Wednesday, August 14, 2024
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} On this week's From the Halls of City Hall our guests were Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and Deputy Mayor Councilman Randy Tupper. Your browser does not support the audio element. The primary topics discussed are:. Roundabouts: The effectiveness and design of roundabouts in Watertown, particularly addressing...
Humane Society of Huron Valley stuffed with over 500 animals
The overcrowding is the worst one employee said she has seen in her 15 years at the shelter. Fortunately, they are in a position where they do not have to euthanize for space, but the Humane Society of Huron Valley is making an urgent plea for individuals to adopt or foster pets.
Motorcycle club raises money for school lunches
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) —With school right around the corner, many families may start to worry about how they’re going to pay for school lunches. While Lennox School may be empty right now, soon it will be filled with children– some of whom can’t afford school lunches. Because of this, the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club decided to raise money to help buy them lunch.
Dakota Valley students returning to school on schedule despite recent flooding
Despite the damage that is still being cleaned up from the Big Sioux River flooding, in less than a week, Dakota Valley students will be making their way back into the classroom to start the new year.
New power plant could come to Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills Energy wants to construct a new power plant in Rapid City, costing somewhere between $250 million and $270 million. The power plant would be built next to an existing Black Hills Energy substation on Deadwood Avenue in northwest Rapid City. Plans for the...
Canova advances to Amateur quarterfinals
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — Canova Gang is onto the Class ‘B’ amateur state tournament following a 9-6 win over Kimball/White Lake Tuesday night at Cadwell Park. The Gang jumped on top early with three runs in the top of the first. They posted a five-spot in the fourth to open up an 8-0 lead. They […]
Coyotes wrap up fall camp, gear up for season opener
VERMILLION, S.D. – After three strong preseason exhibitions and nearly two weeks of practice, it's time for the Coyotes to get their regular season slate started in Cedar Falls Thursday afternoon against Northern Iowa. The Coyotes have been busy to get ready for the season, taking on the Big...
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