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Victim is identified in a fatal crash involving a semi in western Minnesota
(Traverse County, MN)--Authorities have released the name of the victim in a fatal crash in western Minnesota earlier this week. Authorities say one person died in the crash in Traverse County near Graceville on Tuesday morning. A Kenworth Semi-Trailer and a Ford Escape were both traveling southbound Highway 75 when the two collided. Officials say a passenger in the Ford Escape, Wyatt Tritz, 29, of Dumont, died in the crash.
Sisseton Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and Theft from Tribal Organization
{KXLG – Sisseton, SD} U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Amanda Joy Quinn, age 42, of Sisseton, SD, appeared before U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann on June 24, 2024, and pleaded guilty to an Indictment charging her with Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization. The...
NHSFR Rodeo Wraps Up–Team South Dakota Finishes 9th
The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the short-go and South Dakota was well represented this year. Arina Haugen from Sturgis qualified for the finals in three different events and was named the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl. In the team standings, South Dakota finished sixth in the...
South Dakota delegates look ahead to DNC
21-year-old Mohamed Mohamed of Sioux Falls will be one of 20 delegates representing South Dakota at August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The soon-to-be-junior at the University of South Dakota is the youngest of the 20.
Semi crash kills 1, leaves infant and woman hospitalized
TARA TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - A crash in western Minnesota left a man dead, along with a baby and a woman with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) reports that a Ford Escape SUV carrying a man, a woman, and a baby girl less than 1 year old collided with a semi-truck on Highway 75 near the intersection with 530th Street just before 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. The intersection is located in Tara Township, Traverse County.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
Washington High School alumni choir to reunite
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Washington High School choral reunion concert is happening next weekend. Choir alumni from 1976 to 1991 are welcome to participate. Rehearsal will take place at First Lutheran Church on Aug. 3. The concert is slated for 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 at...
Atomic Wings opens first Sioux Falls location
The fast-casual chain Atomic Wings has opened its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. It’s franchised locally by Eric and Stefanie Engelstad, who also are the franchisees for Firehouse Subs. The restaurant is in a retail center on the northeast corner of 69th Street and Cliff Avenue. It seats about...
The town that used to be beneath Pactola Reservoir
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Pactola Reservoir is a popular location for swimming and recreation, it is also home to the Black Hills’ version of Atlantis. An old illegal gold mining town, called Crook City, was once located where the Pactola Reservoir is now located. After kicking out the illegal gold miners, the town brought stores, post offices, and homes to the area.
Red River State Bank Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Loan Defaults for Apartments in Watertown
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} According to court documents a lawsuit filed with the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Codington County, Red River State Bank (RRSB), based in Minnesota, is suing multiple parties over alleged loan defaults. The defendants in the complaint include Generations on 1st, LLC, Craig Holdings, LLC, Watertown Development Company, Mulinda Craig, Jesse Craig, and Codington County.
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
SDSU to offer agricultural science classes in Pierre
Students will be able to get an associate's degree in agricultural science from South Dakota's capital city this fall. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre.
South Dakota athletics receives record donation of about $5 million from ex-football player’s family
A former South Dakota football player and his family have given Coyotes Athletics the largest private donation in program history, athletic director Jon Schemmel announced Wednesday.
Fr. Dillon finds his roots in area small towns
Catholic parishes in the area have a new priest behind the alter with Fr. Jonathan Dillon taking over the duties of serving several parishes on July 1. He replaces Fr. Tyler Dennis who has been assigned to Canon Law studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.,. He...
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference in Aberdeen this fall.
The Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference is headed to Aberdeen this fall. Registration is now open for the 2024 Northeast South Dakota Family Violence Prevention Conference, scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at the Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. Tickets can be purchased online at nesdfamilyviolence.com. The two-day conference features keynote speakers from across...
Raptors of South Dakota Visit Belle Fourche
Presenter Madison Hoffman introduces the audience to a beautiful barn owl and answers questions from the audience. She explained, “We feed as close to a natural diet for each species as we possibly can. We feed mouse, rat, rabbit, chicken, quail, chipmunk, squirrel, and prairie dog.”. Madison demonstrates the...
Nonprofit sweets and drink shop Buddies & Co. officially opens in Brandon
A new nonprofit specialty beverage and sweet treat shop, featuring employees of all abilities, officially opened Wednesday in Brandon. Buddies & Co. is a place where “people with disabilities are valued, find meaningful work and connect with the community they love,” the business’s website states. ...
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