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South Dakota economists speak on how inflation impacts state
A pair of South Dakota economists discuss the effects inflation has had on the state. Particularly, its impact on housing. A topic on many South Dakotan’s minds is the increase in cost for everyday living, also known as inflation. The Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary Club recognized this issue and...
SDSU named 2024 safest college campus in South Dakota
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota State University again tops the list for safest college campus in South Dakota, according to a new report by SafeHome.org. The recognition reflects the rate of violent crime per 1,000 students of which SDSU scores 0.24. SDSU is also the safest in the region when Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska are included.
Miller’s Pugh Win Adult Junior Championship
Miller’s Jayce Pugh and Riley Pugh would shoot a two over par, 74 to win the Adult Junior Championship on Sunday at the Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion, part of the South Dakota Golf Association tour. The Pugh’s were one shot better than Pierre Governor Sawyer Sonnenschein and Taylor...
Two cited for bootlegging in Mission, SD
MISSION, S.D. - Two people have been cited for bootlegging in Mission, South Dakota. According to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, authorities executed a search warrant at a home on the north side of Mission. Inside they found more than 200 bottles of vodka, nearly $500 in small denomination bills, $500 in coins and two guns.
Watertown Man Enters Plea Agreement for Rape
WATERTOWN, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) 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.
Locally owned appliance store opens on 41st Street
A new locally owned appliance business has opened on West 41st Street. Dream Home Appliance and Beds is owned by Joe and Michelle Stanford and is at 2723 W. 41st St. in the Plaza 41 retail center. Joe Stanford has had a 30-year career in sales, most recently in appliances,...
Washington High School alumni choir concert happening Aug. 4
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Washington High School choir concert featuring alumni from 1976 to 1991 is coming to the Washington Pavilion on Aug. 4!. Terry Gullickson visited to share the history and excitement behind the event. Copyright 2024 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
Rushmore German Club Presents Sommerfest 2024
Featuring Rick Borger & the Average German Band 7:00 pm – Midnight Every Night. -Open Daily from Noon to Midnight in the German Tent at The Central States Fair in Rapid City. -Proudly serving German style beer from Schell’s Brewery of New Ulm, MN. -German Food Daily from...
Career prosecutors, magistrate judge appointed to circuit bench in Sioux Falls area
Gov. Kristi Noem has appointed two prosecutors and a serving magistrate judge to the circuit court bench in the Sioux Falls area. Noem announced the appointments to the Second Judicial Circuit in a Tuesday news release. The Second Circuit encompasses Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, making it one of the smallest geographically but the largest in […]
Strong storm leaves behind heavy damage in Winner
A thunderstorm with strong straight line winds tore through southern South Dakota late Monday into Tuesday morning leaving behind widespread damages. The community of Winner was particularly hard hit. The storm caused a power outage in the town Monday night, which affected data collection for the National Weather Service. Wind speeds recorded near Winner put gusts over 80 miles per hour.
Mines Professor Honored with International Excellence in Science Education Award
The Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) organization recently awarded Lisa Kunza, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Health Science at South Dakota Mines, and the director of the university's Center for Sustainable Solutions, with the Jean E. Simmons Award for Science Education Excellence. The award, named...
Gettysburg School district superintendent addresses decision to move to a device-free policy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Gettysburg School district is cracking down on cell phone use going in to the 2024-25 school year. The district announced in a press release last Monday that all students K-12 will be in a device-free enviornment. Grades 6-12 will lock smartphones, smartwatches, and bluetooth earbuds in a YONDR pouch.
Eagles soar to benefit the Abbott House Foundation
The Dakota Sate Fraternal Order of Eagles has stepped up to the plate once again to help hurting children in need who have experienced abuse or neglect. Members of the Vermillion Eagles #2421 demonstrated their unwavering commitment to “People Helping People” by presenting a total of $16,700 in checks to the Abbott House Foundation before their most recent weekly meetings.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Single Tickets On Sale This Week At Washington Pavilion
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played an eight-show run in 2017 and a four-show run in 2022, returns to Sioux Falls for a limited engagement May 2–3, 2025, at the Washington Pavilion. Single tickets will go on sale to Washington Pavilion donors (100+) starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, subscribers and members August 1 and the public on Friday, August 2, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at WashingtonPavilion.org.
Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market ‘is for everyone’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A grocery store on wheels that helps make food more accessible needs more customers. Helping customers is a highlight of the job for Amber Jones-Esquibel. She’s the manager of the Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market. “My quota for every day is to...