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National Parks will be free to enter on August 4
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Entry to National parks will be free this Sunday, August 4. August 4 is Great American Outdoors day, and National Parks are celebrating by opening their gates to those who want to see the history and beauty of the parks. The fee-free day will not...
2024 Dash N Dance Futurity Recap: Kinsey Walz Shines at Seven Down Arena
The Dash N Dance Futurity showcased an exciting competition from July 25-27, 2024, at Seven Down Arena in Spearfish, S.D. The unique venue, smaller than typical venues, hosted events including pole bending, barrel racing, and open competitions. Kinsey Walz dominated pole bending, winning both the futurity and open events, while Taylor Hanson was a standout in barrel racing, securing the fastest time of the event. Over the weekend, competitors accrued significant prize money across various categories, totaling impressive payouts.
Vishnu Bunny to host benefit for school lunch debt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Third Eye Gallery at Vishnu Tattoo and Piercing is doing its part to give back to students in Sioux Falls. It will host a fundraiser Friday night in an effort to address school lunch debt at the Sioux Falls School District. Mike Fleming is...
Program’s goal to create more in-home child care
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Sioux Falls nonprofit is hoping to create more accessible child care options with its first ever child care accelerator program. The 10-week program is being offered for free to future business owners who want to open their own in-home day cares. Director of...
SFSD reminds families about meal applications
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Kids in the Sioux Falls School District head back to class in about three weeks. That means it’s back-to-school season for staff at Cleveland Elementary. “Kind of a busy time, exciting time though as kids start to come in and get registered and...
Sioux Falls building permits remain behind 2023 pace
City building activity is more than halfway to $1 billion for the year, but remains off last year’s pace. Through July, building permits totaled $542.5 million, compared with $645.3 million a year ago and more than $1 billion two years ago, which ended up being the city’s record year at just shy of $2 billion.
Artists create a big exhibition about the little things in life
Neil Fulton, J.D., dean of the USD Knudson School of Law, walks us through the impacts of a landmark Supreme Court ruling. We learn how changes to the system of checks and balances could affect policymaking here at home. A wing of the Visual Arts Center at the Washington Pavilion...
New University of South Dakota Discovery District building has interested tenants
Three organizations have written letters of interest to become the first tenants at the new University of South Dakota Discovery District building on the north side of Sioux Falls, which is set to be completed by January 2025. Discovery District chief operating officer Ryan Oines said leases could be executed for those potential tenants in the next 30 to 45 days before their names are released publicly, a huge move for the research park, which was officially...
Field Day at Rocking Z Acres a celebration of sustainable agriculture
Rocking Z Acres, the 2024 recipient of the Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society (NPSAS) Steward of the Year Award, will host a field day Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Wessington, South Dakota. The farm grows organic and conventional crops under the leadership of BJ McNeil and Jonnie Zvonek. They are a...
Levitt at the Falls: Featuring headliner Nadjah Nicole
Coming together to listen to some of the best in the world of music is always a welcome idea, and thanks to one local non-profit week after week KELOLAND locals are able to catch free music in the great outdoors. To fill us in on this weekend’s Levitt at the...
Harbor Freight Tools Yankton Location to Open August 17th
The Harbor Freight Tools Yankton location will be opening later this month. Donna Walker, with Harbor Freight Tools, says that they’re currently in a soft opening phase. Walker says that the Yankton location currently has around 30 employees. Harbor Freight will host a grand opening for the Yankton location...
SDSU to offer Associate degree in agricultural science at Capital City Campus; First classes start Aug. 26, 2024
People in the central part of South Dakota interested in learning some of the basics about agriculture now have the opportunity to take courses in Pierre thanks to a collaboration between South Dakota State University and the Capital City Campus. Dr. Teresa Seefeldt is the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education...
KELOLAND Media Group programming note
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – If viewers missed Big Brother Wednesday night due to severe weather coverage, there’s links available to watch the full episode of Big Brother. A link for no fees or paywalls will be accessible for the next 48 hours. KELOLAND Media Group appreciates viewers’...
Pauer of Music Festival begins Friday, August 2nd
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Pauer Sound LLC and the Aberdeen Area Arts Council are happy to present the Pauer of Music Festival beginning Friday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM from Central Park in Aberdeen. Alex Bartlett of the Pauer of Music Festival provides the lineup of acts for the...
First Friday Art Walks: 17 art venues and live music!
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Join the First Friday Art Walks on August 2, starting at 5 p.m., as notable local artists showcase their work at 17 different venues across downtown Rapid City. Presented by the Rapid City Arts Council, this family-friendly event allows participants to explore at their own pace, meet artists, enjoy live music, and immerse themselves in creativity.
Lake Platte Golf Club fundraises after 5 dry years
PLATTE, S.D. (KELO) — The Lake Platte Golf Club is holding a fundraiser this weekend as it tries to recover from a few dry years. While it may be green now, the Lake Platte Golf Course has had a rough couple of years. “So on September 12 (about five...