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Two former teachers lose South Dakota licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota teaching certificates for a former teacher in the Britton-Hecla school district and a former teacher in the Newell school district have been permanently revoked. Larry Telkamp was a music teacher for the Britton-Hecla school district. He was accused of various suggestive sexual...
NSU Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet scheduled for Oct. 4
ABERDEEN — Six individuals and one team will be honored during the 2024 Northern State University Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet in October. The event will take place Friday, Oct. 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.
Buddhist monk speaks out about cash seized by SD Highway Patrol
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Vietnamese-American Buddhist monk from Colorado is speaking out about an experience he went through in December 2023 as he traveled through Sioux Falls. On a trip to bring an elderly Buddhist teacher home, everything changed for Tao Thai, whose Buddhist name is...
World-famous Wall Drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies
WALL — Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy. “During the summer, it’s kind of hectic,” she said after greeting the pharmacist and technician by name. That’s because Schulz’s pharmacy is tucked inside Wall Drug, a tourist attraction that takes up almost an entire […]
SDSU to offer agricultural science classes in Pierre
Students will be able to get an associate's degree in agricultural science from South Dakota's capital city this fall. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre.
SDSU's Jimmy Rogers is excited to showcase new talent this fall
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -It was Media Day for Missouri Valley football coaches. And for Jimmy Rogers, he’s been excited for this season ever since his team went back to back as FCS champs in Frisco. That squad was loaded with talent and experience in his first year...
Khorasan Kabob House will close Sunday. Owner says Sioux Falls isn't diverse enough to be sustaining.
After nearly 20 years of serving authentic Afghan, Middle-Eastern and West-Asian cuisine in Sioux Falls, Khorasan Kabob House will close its doors Sunday, extending its closure date one week longer than previously announced. The Afghan eatery, at 923 S. Marion Road, offers some of the area’s finest Afghan, Middle-Eastern and West-Asian food such as their signature kabobs, butter chicken and lamb dishes. ...
Electrical accident training aims to stop shocks and save lives
First responders need to train for any situation, from floods to fires and everything in between. That includes a profoundly unpredictable element – electricity. The Rapid City Fire Department hosted a special training teaching emergency responders how to deal with crashes and other incidents involving electricity risks. The drill...
Trip Recap: Langford’s Third Annual Bike Overnight
This is the third Langford Elementary School bike camping trip supported by Adventure Cycling’s Bike Overnights program. You can read about the first one here and the second one here. This year, Langford Elementary School celebrated its third annual bike camping trip, supported by Adventure Cycling’s Bike Overnights program....
'America's Best Restaurants' explores cuisine, culture at Sioux Falls-area businesses
Honk, honk! “America’s Best Restaurants” made it up and down Interstate 29 this past month to feature some of the area's most beloved independent restaurants in the state. Did you see their van parked in front of your favorite place to eat? Five regional businesses will be featured in episodes this fall: Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Squealer’s Smoke Shack Bar & Grill in Tea, Chud’s Pub and Grub in Iowa, The Lone Pine Grill in...
Summer Concert Series on Thursday begins fun weekend in downtown Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is set to host their second of three downtown series concerts this Thursday. The feature band is the Ransom Brothers and Executive Director Alexa Sheldon describes their act. Due to the rain, the summer’s first concert in June was...
Horton Builds 10 Millionth Clutch
It was a momentous occasion at one of the pillars of the Britton community early this week. Horton, Inc. celebrated a significant milestone with the making of their 10 millionth clutch on Tuesday. Management and various dignitaries were on hand to join in the celebration. Founded in 1951, Horton originally...
Self-Taught Local Artist To Show Work At Fort
Emily Jensen is a self-taught artist. Well, unless you count Bob Ross videos as a teacher. A few years ago, after receiving a painting kit from a friend, she tried a Bob Ross painting tutorial and was pleasantly surprised by the results. An interest in art blossomed and then burned as Emily honed her talent. Now, she is excited to share that with the public in a fun way this weekend at the Northern Fort Playhouse.
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