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“Usher Mike” remembered as “heart and soul” at Canaries games
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) — It’s a late inning in The Birdcage on a summer night. It could be any summer night in 2017, or 2024, or any year in between. The Sioux Falls Canaries are up to bat. The Birds are down by a run or two. What had been a lively and festive crowd much of the night had come to a nervous hush. Silence fills the air.
Native American public health officials are stuck in data blind spot
It’s not easy to make public health decisions without access to good data. And epidemiologists and public health workers for Native American communities say they’re often in the dark because state and federal agencies restrict their access to the latest numbers. The 2010 reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act gave tribal epidemiology centers […]
“Sturgis East” For A Day
Every year at this time Mitchell earns the nickname “Sturgis East” by hosting its popular “Pre-Sturgis” party for travelers heading to the annual rally. Brian Klock of Klockwerks says it began 18 years ago at his Mitchell business location. “This is the seventh year that the city has let us come down and enjoy all of Main Street”, said Klock. “So lucky number seven.”
Two Governors Finish Top Five at Junior Championship
Both Pierre Governors Nick Bothun and Sawyer Sonnenschein would finish inside the top five of the Junior Championship at the Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion. Overall, it was a three day event with a total of 54 holes played. Bothun would finish in fourth place shooting a 71, 76 and 72 to finish three over par for the tournament. Sonnenschein would finish in fifth, just two shots behind Bothun at five over par. Lincoln Houska would finish in 21st place and Jack Bartlett at 34th with totals of 235 and 244 over the three days. Luke Olson had shot a 76 on day one and 77 on day two, but had to withdraw after a club head broke off and sliced his finger requiring stiches.
SDSU Extension to offer Mental Health First Aid training
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a virtual Mental Health First Aid training for anyone who supports people experiencing stress and other emotional issues. Adults who work with or support adult family members, clients and/or coworkers dealing with mental health, substance or emotional issues are especially encouraged to attend.
Two Sioux Falls on-sale liquor licenses available for sealed bid
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two on-sale liquor licenses are currently available from the City of Sioux Falls. Applicants can submit sealed bids until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The licenses will be given to the highest bidder. The minimum bid for the on-sale liquor license is $240,646. An...
A few more rain chances for Sunday, along with cooler temperatures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Things have thankfully stayed quiet across the viewing area so far this evening. We’re still tracking some activity just east of our viewing area, but it looks like most of those showers and thunderstorms should be staying to the east of us tonight.
Junior Legion State Tournament Set to Begin Thursday in Pierre
Pierre Post 8 junior legion will be hosting the junior legion state tournament which is set to begin on Thursday as the Eights will host the pool play and bracket style tournament. Pierre will play the final game of each day during pool play as they are in the pool...
SD Prison inmates, former employees charged in five cases
PIERRE, S.D. – A Minnehaha County Grand Jury indicted six people regarding five different cases on Monday. The cases involve South Dakota Prison inmates and two others who were Department of Corrections staff members at that time. “Assaults on prison staff, possession of weapons and contraband, and destruction of...
Florida man sentenced in SD for fatal road rage incident
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A man from Fort Welton, Florida who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter has been sentenced in South Dakota. On November 24, 2022, Giles Frederick Hulsmann, 38, found himself lost near Pine Ridge, far removed from his intended route. Hulsmann then flew into a rage and sped up to 80 MPH in a 45 MPH zone.
What are the rainfall totals for the summer so far?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As we count the rainfall this month, we are looking at the record books for summer rain update. We’re down to our last month of meteorological summer. And while many had a dry July, the heavy rains from June are keeping our summer rainfall numbers up.
RCAS comments on SD schools cracking down on cell phones
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As the 2024-2025 school year inches closer, many school districts are tightening the reins on their cell phone use policies. In South Dakota, at least two school districts, Gettysburg and Edgemont, are implementing lockable pouches for students to place their cell phones during the school day.