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LI Motorcyclists Readying Trip to Huge Rally in South Dakota
Local motorcycle enthusiasts from around Long Island were loading up their rides Sunday and preparing to head for a huge motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. The 84th annual rally attracts riders from around the world. The rally features rides, bike shows, and concerts. It will Read More ...
Sturgis Museum to unveil Scott Jacobs' ‘Rivals in the Dust’ painting
STURGIS, S.D.– The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will unveil a stunning new painting by acclaimed artist Scott Jacobs. Titled “Rivals in the Dust,” the artwork celebrates American flat track legends Scotty Parker and Jared Mees, both nine-time AMA Flat Track Champions. The unveiling will take place at the museum on Monday, August 5 at 1 PM. The public is invited to attend, with tickets available through the museum. The event will feature the painting reveal and an opportunity to meet Jacobs, Parker, and Mees.
National High School Finals Rodeo: Arina Haugen from Sturgis wins All-Around Rookie Cowgirl
ROCK SPRINGS, WY - The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the short-go. South Dakota was well represented at this year's event. Arina Haugen from Sturgis qualified for the finals in three different events and was named the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl. Overall, South Dakota finished 11th...
Smittys Squeak Past Spearfish In Twinbill Sweep
Ab. Smittys 1 – WP: Grant Beyer (CG) 7IP. 2H. 0R. 0BB. 4K. [66 pitches]. Cooper Eisenbeisz 1-3 GW RBI single in 6th inning; plating Drew Salfrank: who was 2-3 w/ run scored. Ab. Smittys 5 – WP: Jackson Welke 4IP. 2H. 0R. K. Brendan Livermont 1-3 2RBI. Casey Vining 1-3 run, RBI (double). Phillip Zens 1-3 run, RBI. Talan Dutenhoeffer 1-3, RBI.
Big second inning leads Harrisburg Maroon over Sturgis
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg Maroon scored seven runs in the second inning to roll past Sturgis 11-1 Saturday afternoon. Post 33 scored the first run of the contest with a double steal in the top of the first. Post 45 answered with one in the bottom of the frame and then took the lead […]
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Aeronautics Commission awards $10 million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program funds
The Watertown Regional Airport has received a $900,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program following the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 in the 2024 legislative session. The bill allocated $10 million in funding to support airport terminal projects across the state, representing a...
Fog Alert: Southeastern South Dakota Issued Dense Fog Advisory
Sioux Falls, SD – A dense fog advisory has been issued for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, the advisory predicts visibility as low as 1/4 mile. The advisory affects parts of southeastern South Dakota and extends into neighboring areas.
Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training
The state Department of Education “glaringly omitted” substantial Native American representation during its recent Civics and History Summit, alleges the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition. In response, the department highlighted several efforts it made to include Indigenous perspectives and material. The purpose of the conference was educating teachers about how to implement a new set […] The post Indigenous advocacy group alleges insufficient Native representation at teacher training appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
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