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Stunning south Sioux Falls home features new saltwater pool
This paid Executive Home is sponsored by Results Real Estate. Swim season awaits with this impressive south Sioux Falls home that includes a new saltwater pool. Located at 400 E. St. Andrews Drive, this five-bedroom, four-bath home spans more than 4,200 square feet with an unmatched view of hole No. 15 of Prairie Green Golf Course.
Watertown Woman Convicted of Grand Theft, Sentenced to Eight Years
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Heather Corrine Wipf, former treasurer of the Lane Logan Memorial, has been charged with Grand Theft involving amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 after allegations of embezzlement surfaced and sentenced to eight years in state prison with three of the years suspended. In a February social...
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.
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive their class schedule and laptop at this time. Completion of the online Annual Information Update (found in Parent Portal via Infinite Campus) and Student Online Info Form (found on the MHS website) is required before the student can receive their schedule or laptop. MHS website: https://www.mitchell.k12.sd.us/ Student information packets were mailed to all high school students. If you did not receive the packet, contact the high school office as soon as possible (995-3034). Students that are new to the district must provide a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization record. A locker will be assigned to any student who desires one. A deposit fee of $5 will be charged for the locker key. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement keys. Student pictures will also be taken on July 31st. All students must have their picture taken for student IDs. If a student is unable to attend registration, picture make-up day will be Thursday, September 19th. Hot lunches will be served on the first day of school. The cost for lunch at the high school is $3.00 for students; the cost for breakfast is $2.00. Activity passes for school sponsored activities for the 2024-2025 school year will be sold for $40.00 for students in grades K-12. All checks should be made payable to Mitchell School District. It is requested that two separate checks be written for activity passes and lunch account payments. Debit cards and credit cards will NOT be accepted. There will also be a Fall Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
SDSU aims to be locked in as 2024 season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the Missouri Valley Football conference wrapped their media days, SDSU head coach Jimmy Rogers discussed plans for the upcoming season. SDSU sits atop the FCS preseason Coaches poll at number one after claiming back to back national titles. Though having graduated 18 seniors, and even have had some go […]
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...
Mercato building slated for redevelopment anchored by Southeastern Behavioral Health
A multistory development including Southeastern Behavioral Health and income-qualified apartments is planned to replace the vacated building on the so-called Mercato Block. The existing building on the 600 block of West 11th Street would be demolished and replaced by a three-story building with Southeastern Behavioral Health on the first floor and 55 apartments designated for low-income residents on the floors above.
Lifeserve to host blood drive at Avera St. Luke’s on August 1st
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The need for blood rises and the number of blood donations seems to decline creating a scary situation for the community blood supply. All blood donors are being urged to donate as soon as possible. Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. 100% of the blood...
Butchers back home: Brookings meat shop marks a family return to South Dakota
BROOKINGS — The newest meat shop in Brookings — Homestead Meats — takes the phrase “keeping it in the family” to all-new heights: It’s run by the Glanzer brothers and their father, with help from their wives. The shop, found at 2508 Wilbert Court,...
The town that used to be beneath Pactola Reservoir
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Pactola Reservoir is a popular location for swimming and recreation, it is also home to the Black Hills’ version of Atlantis. An old illegal gold mining town, called Crook City, was once located where the Pactola Reservoir is now located. After kicking out the illegal gold miners, the town brought stores, post offices, and homes to the area.
City of Watertown Announces Mosquito Control Spraying for Thursday (7/25)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program will conduct aerial spraying operations tomorrow night, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Target areas include Northwest Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and west of Broadway and Northeast Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and east of Broadway.
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
Fr. Dillon finds his roots in area small towns
Catholic parishes in the area have a new priest behind the alter with Fr. Jonathan Dillon taking over the duties of serving several parishes on July 1. He replaces Fr. Tyler Dennis who has been assigned to Canon Law studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,. He...
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference in Aberdeen this fall.
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference is headed to Aberdeen this fall. Registration is now open for the 2024 Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Tickets can be purchased online at nesdfamilyviolence.com. The two-day conference features keynote speakers from across...
Monument Health given recognition by American Heart Association
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Monument Health in Rapid City was honored by the American Heart Association recently. The hospital, along with two other medical facilities in South Dakota, were awarded for their efforts in caring for Americans with stroke and heart disease. Every year, the American Heart Association recognizes...
Sioux Falls City Council votes on new Elmwood clubhouse project
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls city leaders held a special meeting on Thursday for a project deferred from last Tuesday’s City Council meeting and from the Joint City Council previously. The project is the construction of a $6.2 million clubhouse at Elmwood Golf Course located...
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