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Severe storms damage structures, drop hail in Minnesota
MELROSE, Minn. — Severe storms have left serious damage in their awake across Minnesota. X user Daniel Moraes shared these photos of damaged structures after the storms rolled through Melrose earlier today. The heavy storms have also resulted in hail in Wadena and reports of downed trees in Little...
Sen. Sanders campaigning in Minnesota for Rep. Ilhan Omar and Vice President Kamala Harris
MINNEAPOLIS — Senator Bernie Sanders is traveling the country campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris and progressive candidates. Friday night, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke to an overflow crowd at Minnesota State University Mankato. Saturday Morning, Sanders was at rally for Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis."I think it's going to be a tough race, I think it's going to be close but I think she has an excellent chance to win," said Sanders. Sanders is also campaigning for progressive candidates around the country — including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. "She is not only someone who has and will take on enormously powerful special interests, she is one of the toughest people I know." Omar faces a rematch of the 2022 August primary which she almost lost to former Minneapolis City Council Member, Don Samuels. This year, it's an Omar Samuels rematch. Omar says that last time she underestimated Samuels and that she is not doing that this year. "We are organizing to make sure that we have victory on the August 13, but not just a victory but that we have a win with a mandate," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Motorcyclist Injured In Rock Rapids Crash
Rock Rapids, Iowa – The driver of a motorcycle was injured Friday when his bike struck a car in Rock Rapids. According to Lyon County authorities, a 2014 Ford Focus, driven by 31-year-old Joanna Hash, of Rock Rapids, was eastbound on Highway 9 in eastern Rock Rapids, when her car was struck by a 1999 Yamaha motorcycle being driven by a male juvenile.
South Dakota Board of Regents announces new Gateway to Teacher Education Certificate
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South Dakota Board of Regents announced its new Gateway to Teacher Education Certificate. The certificate is for high school students who want to get a head start in the field of education. The Board of Regents wanted to build this program as a way to combat the current teacher shortage.
Hemp is an easy entry for farmers, say growers
WAKONDA, S.D. (KELO) — There are over 3,000 acres of hemp being grown in South Dakota this year, according to the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association (SDIHA), much of it just one or two months away from harvest. While this is a sizeable amount — South Dakota lead the...
SDBIC Names 2024 So Dak Best Burger
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) May was Beef Month, and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) took advantage of the perfect time to introduce the newest SDBIC campaign the “So Dak Best Burger” contest. This contest was held to highlight South Dakota restaurants and the beef farmers and ranchers who work hard to produce high quality beef. It was also a great opportunity for beef consumers to nominate their favorite So Dak restaurant and burger.
Former Democratic operative settles $1.2 million debt with South Dakota cannabis growers
Former Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party political operative Will Hailer paid $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit brought by two South Dakota cannabis companies and their investors accusing him of fraud. The case ends a two-year saga that began when Hailer approached 605 Cannabis founder Ned Horsted with an attractive business opportunity for him and the two […]
Suicides in South Dakota decline for second consecutive year
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota’s suicide rate has decreased for the second consecutive year, and officials think that means suicide prevention work in the state is making a difference. The number of suicides fell from 202 in 2021 to 192 in 2022, and further to 180 in 2023. The statistics were shared by Department of […]
Gov. Kristi Noem a surprise guest speaker at state's 2024 Suicide Prevention Conference
Gov. Kristi Noem was a surprise guest speaker Friday morning at South Dakota's 2024 Suicide Prevention Conference in Sioux Falls, where she promised attendees she'd do anything she could to further help them accomplish their goal of ending suicide in the state. Speaking prior to the conference's keynote address, Noem praised the effectiveness...
World War Two Veteran’s Remains Returned to South Dakota for Burial
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Thanks to work started by the United States Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), a soldier from South Dakota killed in France during WWII has been identified and is back in the state where he will be buried. Corporal Bartlett was taking part in a tank battle during...
Watertown Fire Rescue Goes Above and Beyond to Rescue Teen Locked Inside Apartment
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) had an unusual call Saturday afternoon. Instead of battling flames, firefighters were called to play the role of unexpected locksmiths. A resident of a local apartment complex stopped by WFR Station #1 and reported their teenage son was locked inside their...
Fort Pierre Firefighters Travel To Pine Ridge To Assist With Wildfire Efforts
FORT PIERRE (KCCR) — Two Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department members are back in central South Dakota after spending last week fighting high temps and hot fires on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Engine Boss Tye Odden and Trey Stroup went to Pine Ridge to help relieve local fire fighters with the fire department in Piedmont..
Unique bar near Badlands opens up in time for rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - One bar near the Badlands is returning for the rally in a building you may not expect. The Grain Bin at Sobo’s campgrounds is about 30 miles out of town on the way to the Badlands and offers a spot for bikers to stop and grab a drink before they see the beauty of the area. Located off of SD-44 about 35 miles east of Rapid City or 3 miles west of Scenic.