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PHOTO OF THE DAY: RELIEF IS ON THE WAY
This photo from a year ago shows the fellowship that is so prevalent at the South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale, which is making its return to Freeman this Saturday, July 20. The fundraiser for MCC’s mission — worldwide relief — will by marked by a popular and diverse food court and silent and live auction; things will be rolling by 11 a.m. and wound down my the middle part of the afternoon. Here’s more.
Vulcan Motorcycle riders descend on Keystone a couple weeks before Sturgis Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Vulcan Riders Association hosts their National Rally in a different city each year. This year, they decided to bring their Japanese cruisers to Keystone. “We’ve been to the Smoky Mountains, we’ve been to Grand Junction in Colorado,” said Vulcan Riders Association National Treasurer Timothy...
Nearly 100 people attend meeting opposing exploratory gold drilling project west of Custer
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Minneapolis-based mining company F3 Gold is set to begin exploratory drilling for gold west of Custer. The US Forest Service approved the Newark Exploratory Drilling Project June 18, and some nearby landowners worry about the project’s potential ecological impacts. Those landowners met with environmental...
Three South Dakota State Jackrabbits Taken in UFL Draft
The United Football League had its annual rookie draft on Wednesday, and a lot of local talent was scooped up in advance of the 2024 season. The UFL franchises had the ability on Wednesday to take NFL players who weren't drafted this season but are currently with teams this offseason.
Hills Alive is this weekend! Check out the schedule here
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Hills Alive is this weekend, starting at noon on Saturday, July 20 and then picking up again at noon on Sunday, July 21. The popular Christian music festival, organized this year by LifeLight, has been a mainstay of local summer entertainment in the Black Hills for nearly 40 years. After a disappointing announcement last year that radio station KSLT would no longer organize the event, LifeLight Ministries stepped in to take over and continue the event.
U8 Squad Fourth At State Tourney
Britton took its U8 Junior Jacks baseball team to the state tournament in Madison for the first time last weekend and came home with a fourth place trophy. A total of 30 teams all competed in one class and after pool play were divided into three different brackets. Britton beat Avengers Blue from Mitchell in the first round of pool play 11-0, and then dropped decisions to the West Central Rebels 11-4 and the Brandon Valley Black Sox 11-0 in pool play games to earn a spot in the White Bracket.
Car’s heat bakes cookies in the Badlands
INTERIOR S.D. (KELO)– During hot summer days you might have thought it feels like an oven outside, the same might be said of your car. Some park rangers at Badlands National Park decided to put the heat to good use — by baking cookies in the dash of a car.
Modern Upgrades & Spacious Living: Rapid City townhome for sale
RAPID CITY, S.D. - This impeccably maintained townhome is ready to welcome you with modern upgrades and a beautifully landscaped yard featuring a sprinkler system. The main floor boasts an open concept great room including a kitchen, dining area, and living space, as well as a convenient half bath. The kitchen is equipped with hardsurface countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Delbridge museum collection expenses cast doubt on future in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls City Council is exploring options for the popular Delbridge Museum collection, but money appears to be a major obstacle. A work group says it would cost over a million dollars to restore the collection, and more than that to house it in a new location on city zoo property. As a result, the collection may find a new home outside the city.
Brookings Regional Humane Society Takes in Over 50 Animals, Intake Temporarily Closed
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} The Brookings Regional Humane Society (BRHS) is facing a temporary closure of its animal intake services due to a large influx of animals. In coordination with Brookings Community Service Officers, undertook an urgent animal intake operation involving over 55 cats, kittens, and four dogs from a single household. The homeowner had unfortunately passed away, leaving the animals in need of shelter and care.
More counties at risk for West Nile
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The West Nile virus is showing up in more communities. In addition to Brookings County, the Department of Health says the virus has now turned up in mosquito pools in Brown, Davison, Hughes, Lincoln, and Minnehaha counties. Last week, a person in Beadle County...
Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Thursday, July 18th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, July 18th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 PM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a...
False Alarm! No Mountain Lion Found in Small South Dakota Town
We all know mistakes happen. But one mistake left a South Dakota town in a panic. The residents of Tea, South Dakota were reporting a vicious mountain lion was on the loose and roaming around the Tea Area School District on Monday afternoon July 15th. After investigations by local authorities...
Summer pediatric injuries; seasonal surge in ER visits
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the summer months unfold, emergency rooms are experiencing a predictable, yet preventable, increase in pediatric visits. The combination of increased outdoor time and unsupervised play heightens the risk of injuries during the summer. Some common summertime hospital visits include sunburn, dehydration, bug bites, and...
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