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Parents encouraged to apply for free, reduced lunch
Back to school time can be fun or stressful for students — but it’s almost always expensive for moms and dads. However, many local families might be eligible for free or reduced price school lunches and breakfasts through the National School Lunch Program. “It is a federal program...
Legislative Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meets in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Legislative Interim Summer Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) met in Pierre and took public testimony from various individuals including Chrissie Young, Director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment. She told the committee that globally there has been a 600% increase in the use of the Internet to traffic people, especially children.
4-H Achievement Days Held
Emmett Strasser was this year’s winner of the Don Grimsrud Memorial Award for Grand Champion Overall Beef. He is pictured with his Charolais market steer on Wednesday, Aug. 7, during the Roberts County 4-H Achievement Days. On Wednesday, live animals and static exhibits were on display for the public to view, a style show was held, and the public enjoyed the 4-H BBQ dinner and the livestock sale. Live animal and static exhibits were judged Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 5-7. All events took place at the 4-H grounds southwest of Sisseton. Complete Achievement Days results will be available in an insert in the Aug. 27 edition of the Sisseton Courier. ~ Courier Photo.
South Dakota Men’s Golf 2024-25 Schedule Under New Coach Green
The South Dakota men's golf team, under first-year head coach Chad Green, has unveiled its competitive schedule for the 2024-25 season. The Coyotes will participate in 10 regular-season tournaments, including notable trips to Arizona and North Carolina in spring. Green aims to challenge the team with high-quality events at championship-level courses, featuring partners like Minnesota, Missouri, and Purdue. The season begins on September 9-10 at the Derek Dolenc tournament in Madison, Illinois, and will include hosting a local tournament at the highly-ranked Landmand Golf Club. The season culminates with the Summit League Championships in Mesa, Arizona, from April 27-29.
SOCCER PHOTOS AND HIGHLIGHTS: RC Stevens boys and girls soccer teams off to a 2-0 start
RAPID CITY, S.D - It was a successful opening weekend for the Rapid City Stevens boys and girls soccer teams. Both squads are sitting at 2-0 after Saturday's matches. The Stevens boys defeated O'Gorman on Saturday by a score of 5-0. In fact, the Raiders have yet to allow a...
Colorado-Based Tri-State Ditching Coal Power Alienates Its 8 Wyoming Co-ops
TORRINGTON — Just before Christmas in 2020, Ryan Schilreff, general manager of Torrington-based Wyrulec Co., nearly fell out of his chair when he read a news story from Colorado that said the massive 1,710-megawatt coal-fired Laramie River Station power plant (LRS) in Wheatland might close — as in forever.
Celebrating women at Dahl Arts Center
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - August 26 is Women’s Equality Day, and in honor of the 1973 designation of the national date by US Congress, the organization Liberty & Justice For All is hosting the 2nd annual Women’s Equality Day event at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City.
Rock band in uniform headline ‘Military Appreciation Night’ at Summer Nights
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The 147th South Dakota Army National Guard band - also known as ‘Sergeant Rock’ - headlined a lively Summer Nights concert in downtown Rapid City Thursday. This iteration of the weekly concert series was Military Appreciation Night. Other members of the Army National...
Three people arrested on fentanyl, methamphetamine charges in Pennington Co.
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - More than 200 grams of fentanyl are now in the hands of authorities after a drug arrest in South Dakota on Friday morning. The multi-state investigation led authorities to Pennington County where they arrested three people, Brendan Williams and Richard Zebroski of Rapid City and Lillian McLaughlin of Black Hawk.
Tax discussion highlights tension between residential and agricultural property owners
Testimony to a legislative committee Tuesday in Pierre highlighted a growing divide between the property tax payments of residential and agricultural property owners. Lawmakers on the state’s Study Committee on Property Tax Assessment Methodology heard from county directors of equalization and lobbying groups. ...
Most of the Riders Who Died at Sturgis Weren’t Wearing Helmets, Leaving 12 Dead
Only three of the deceased riders are confirmed to have been wearing helmets. That's one more death when compared to the 2023 rally. The Sturgis Rally finished on August 11th, and in the period just before, during, and after the event, 12 riders were left dead as a result of road traffic accidents. Of the riders killed, just three were confirmed to have been wearing helmets, while seven of the riders weren't wearing helmets. It's still under investigation whether or not two of the riders were wearing helmets.
Guide To Dropping Off/Picking Up Students At New Elementary School
The Vermillion School District has produced this video to help motorists get an idea of the safest and most efficient ways to drop off and pick up students at Vermillion's new elementary school. The video may be found on the school district's web page. (Courtesy Of Vermillion School District)
Tower company expands into solar energy
Sioux Falls-based VIKOR is getting into solar energy. The company recently acquired Iowa-based Trusted Electric Inc., a solar energy construction company with a team of solar energy specialists. The corporate office will remain in Sioux Falls. “VIKOR has the capabilities to execute on the projects we offer, and they have...
Farmers Union Ag Expo Center Connects Children & Families to Agriculture
The Farmers Union Ag Expo Center opened August 12, 2024, at the Brown County Fair. Inside this interactive space, the state’s largest agriculture organization connects South Dakotans who don’t live and work on farms and ranches to the individuals and animals that do. “Even though agriculture is our state’s number one industry, not many of the farm kids I grew up with became farmers. And this is not a unique story,” said Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union and a fourth-generation Brown County farmer.
Madison Yard Waste Site to Resume 24/7 Access
The City of Madison has announced that effective today, August 16th, 2024, the Yard Waste Site will resume its normal 24/7 access. During the period of reduced hours, the city conducted a thorough assessment of potential improvements and installed additional and better quality surveillance. This enhanced system is a key part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of the site, enabling more effective.
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