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Fort Pierre firefighters return home after fighting fires on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two volunteer firefighters from Fort Pierre are scheduled are back home after spending this week helping to fight fires on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Engine Boss Tye Odden says he and Trey Stroup were deployed to provide time off for firefighters with the Piedmont Volunteer Fire Department.
Fire crews rescue dog on hot day at dog park
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City Fire Department crews turn out to be dog’s best friend Friday. It happened Friday morning at the Braeburn Dog Park off Highway 44 past the Fish Hatchery. The fire department says they got the call at about 9:30 for a dog that...
Biker raising money for veterans in convoy to Sturgis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A man who’s been traveling around the country on his motorcycle will celebrate the end of his month-long journey in Sturgis. Motorcyclist, Adam Sandoval, has spent nearly a month visiting Harley-Davidson shops around the U.S. “Some people say I’m the Forrest Gump of...
Rosenbauer, the official fire truck of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
WYOMING, Minn. — Rosenbauer America proudly celebrates 16 years as the official fire truck of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This significant milestone speaks to the enduring relationship Rosenbauer, local dealer Heiman Fire Equipment, and the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department have built over the years. “We are honored to be...
Charges dropped against former mayoral candidate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped criminal charges against a former Sioux Falls mayoral candidate. Earlier this year, David Zokaites was accused of assault, interfering with emergency communications and violating a protection order. All of the charges are now dismissed....
Brookings-area calendar for Aug. 3-9, 2024
• Brookings AA has meetings at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • Brookings AA has meetings at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 135 First Ave. S. For more information, call 605-692-6070. • The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter women’s support...
Minnesota Road Work To Challenge Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Travel
I think that everyone has heard of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that happens every year in the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota. While people may think it's just a massive biker rally, the reality is that it's a lot more. Statistics show that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a regional celebration that draws over 500,000 people on average to Sturgis.
South Dakota father is leading effort to restore abortion rights in the state
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of conversations about voter-initiated efforts to restore abortion access across the country. Unlike other abortion-rights initiatives across the country, major reproductive rights groups haven’t backed the effort to restore access in South Dakota. But that hasn’t stopped Dakotans for Health — a ballot question committee behind […]
Lawmakers plan October hearing on alleged $1.8 million theft by former state employee
South Dakota lawmakers will hold a hearing in October on a former state employee’s alleged theft of $1.8 million from Child Protection Services. The Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee met Wednesday in Pierre and discussed plans for the hearing. ...
PHOTO OF THE DAY: TRAPPERS ADVANCE, TOO
The Scotland/Menno 16-and-under baseball squad will be one of the eight teams taking part in the South Dakota VFW 16B State Tournament in Platte next weekend. The Trappers advanced with a 3-0 win over Baltic in the Region 3 final and will play Platte/Geddes at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Canistota/Freeman, meanwhile, will take the field at 11 a.m. that day against Alexandria.
Entrepreneur plans expansion with growing demand for multifaceted appliance business
Victor Kottwitz had reached a decision point: Stick with his traditional corporate job, or leave it to pursue a startup that was starting to gain traction. He went with the latter, which is how a former financial services manager now spends his days sourcing and selling new and slightly used appliances for his growing business, Spin Cycle.