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Watertown man enters plea agreement for one charge of rape & remaining are dismissed
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant.
Fire Destroys Tractor Near Ashton
Ashton, Iowa — A tractor was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, near Ashton. According to Ashton Fire Chief Andy Gacke, at about 12:25 p.m., the Ashton Fire Department was called to the report of a tractor fire at 5049 250th Street, about a mile south of Ashton.
Man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run in southwestern Minnesota
ROCK COUNTY, Minn. — A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man.Lucas Strassburg, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide Wednesday, according to court records. A filing indicates Strassburg agreed to a plea deal, though the deal has yet to be accepted by the court.According to a criminal complaint, 76-year-old William Krotzer was found dead in a ditch near the intersection of 141st Street and 60th Avenue, north of Beaver Creek, on Dec. 13 of last year. His car was found about a mile away.Authorities used witness testimony and surveillance video to identify a suspect vehicle and traced it to the owner, who said Strassburg — an employee of his — had last driven the truck. The owner confronted Strassburg via text, and Strassburg eventually admitted to hitting Krotzer, according to the complaint.Strassburg was arrested and charged about two weeks after the hit-and-run.A sentencing hearing for Strassburg is set for Aug. 26.
Referred pipeline law puts company's permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa...
South Dakota awards $10M to eight airports
The South Dakota Department of Transportation recently awarded eight airports $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) grants. The program supports airport terminal projects statewide. It was funded through Senate Bill 144 that was passed during the 2024 legislative session. SDATP funds a one-time appropriation distinct from the traditional Aeronautics Commission policies. Funds […] The post South Dakota awards $10M to eight airports appeared first on Transportation Today.
SD awards $2M in grants for long-term care, but facilities sought $5M more
The South Dakota Department of Human Services recently awarded $2 million in grants for technology and equipment in the long-term care industry, which has been afflicted with closures and staffing shortages. Funding for the grants was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem during the 2024 legislative session, after being recommended by an interim […]
How Xcel Energy is helping spur regional growth
This paid piece is sponsored by Xcel Energy. In Sioux Falls and across the Upper Midwest, corporations are making significant investments in new data centers, high-tech manufacturing facilities and national defense initiatives like aerospace testing and pharmaceutical production. Companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services bring thousands of...
Sioux Falls company testing high-altitude balloons over Siouxland
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KTIV) - It’s a bird... it’s a plane... it’s a Chinese spy balloon?. “No, they’re all built right here in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. So no, they’re South Dakota balloons, not Chinese balloons,” said Russ Van Der Werff, the vice president of Stratospheric Solutions for Aerostar. Aerostar, formerly Raven Industries, is a company that’s been sending balloons to the top of our atmosphere since the 1950s.
Scott & Lisa Jones Family Gives Largest Private Family Gift in History of USD Athletics
VERMILLION, S.D. — University of South Dakota Director of Athletics Jon Schemmel has announced that USD alumni Scott ('88) and Lisa ('95) Jones have gifted Coyote Athletics with the athletic department's largest private family gift, helping to spearhead the USD athletic department into the next stages of Division I athletics.
Northern State Announces 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Aberdeen, S.D. – The Northern State University Foundation and Wolves Athletics will honor six individuals and one team at the 2024 NSU Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet. The event will take place Friday, October 4 in the Kessler's Champions Club Room in the Barnett Center. The evening kicks off with a social at 5 p.m., followed at 5:30 p.m. by the dinner and program. Tickets are required and can be purchased through the NSU Foundation at 605.626.2550 or nsualumni@northern.edu.
City liquor stocks up for Sturgis Rally
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sturgis Liquor Store manager expects drinkers at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to be interested in already having their beverages pre-mixed. Manager Travis Parker said he’s stocking more ready to drink (RTD) options this year than in prior years. A RTD means...
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