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Football Media Day Set for August 5 in the Dome Club
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team will host their annual Media Day on Monday, August 5 in the Dome Club inside the DakotaDome. The event is open to both the media and members of the public. Following practice, Coyote head coach Bob Nielson and select...
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. ...
MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive their class schedule and laptop at this time. Completion of the online Annual Information Update (found in Parent Portal via Infinite Campus) and Student Online Info Form (found on the MHS website) is required before the student can receive their schedule or laptop. MHS website: https://www.mitchell.k12.sd.us/ Student information packets were mailed to all high school students. If you did not receive the packet, contact the high school office as soon as possible (995-3034). Students that are new to the district must provide a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization record. A locker will be assigned to any student who desires one. A deposit fee of $5 will be charged for the locker key. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement keys. Student pictures will also be taken on July 31st. All students must have their picture taken for student IDs. If a student is unable to attend registration, picture make-up day will be Thursday, September 19th. Hot lunches will be served on the first day of school. The cost for lunch at the high school is $3.00 for students; the cost for breakfast is $2.00. Activity passes for school sponsored activities for the 2024-2025 school year will be sold for $40.00 for students in grades K-12. All checks should be made payable to Mitchell School District. It is requested that two separate checks be written for activity passes and lunch account payments. Debit cards and credit cards will NOT be accepted. There will also be a Fall Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
Avera Chief Mission Officer Named
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Avera is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dave Belde, PhD, has been named Chief Mission Officer for Avera Health. He succeeds Mary Hill, who retired at the end of June. “As a health care ministry rooted in the Gospel, mission is central...
'America's Best Restaurants' explores cuisine, culture at Sioux Falls-area businesses
Honk, honk! “America’s Best Restaurants” made it up and down Interstate 29 this past month to feature some of the area's most beloved independent restaurants in the state. Did you see their van parked in front of your favorite place to eat? Five regional businesses will be featured in episodes this fall: Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Squealer’s Smoke Shack Bar & Grill in Tea, Chud’s Pub and Grub in Iowa, The Lone Pine Grill in...
Summer Concert Series on Thursday begins fun weekend in downtown Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is set to host their second of three downtown series concerts this Thursday. The feature band is the Ransom Brothers and Executive Director Alexa Sheldon describes their act. Due to the rain, the summer’s first concert in June was...
Horton Builds 10 Millionth Clutch
It was a momentous occasion at one of the pillars of the Britton community early this week. Horton, Inc. celebrated a significant milestone with the making of their 10 millionth clutch on Tuesday. Management and various dignitaries were on hand to join in the celebration. Founded in 1951, Horton originally...
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...
Mart in the Park this Saturday in Madison
Library Park in Madison will be packed with shopping and games on Saturday for the annual Mart in the Park. The event begins this Saturday at 9am and runs until 3pm. Entertainment at Library Park will include performances from the Madison Master Singers at 9:30am, the Madison Community Band at 10:30, Grace Expressions Dance Studio at 11:30, and Bobbi Clayton with kids songs at 12:30.
Butchers back home: Brookings meat shop marks a family return to South Dakota
BROOKINGS — The newest meat shop in Brookings — Homestead Meats — takes the phrase “keeping it in the family” to all-new heights: It’s run by the Glanzer brothers and their father, with help from their wives. The shop, found at 2508 Wilbert Court,...
Move-in-ready home in Sturgis with modern updates and great features
STURGIS, S.D. - Check out this move-in-ready home on Lazelle St., offering excellent access to downtown and I-90. The main floor features a beautifully renovated open kitchen, dining, and living area, plus a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room. An upper-level addition above the two-car garage includes 2 bedrooms, a spacious...
City of Watertown Announces Mosquito Control Spraying for Thursday (7/25)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program will conduct aerial spraying operations tomorrow night, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Target areas include Northwest Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and west of Broadway and Northeast Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and east of Broadway.
Our Amazing Grasslands, July, 2024 - Slovek Ranch - Philip, South Dakota
The Leopold Award is a prestigious recognition for ranchers who demonstrate exceptional efforts in land management and environmental stewardship. “It’s been a learning experience, there is some badlands and some prairie, and of course, we have running water running through it which makes it a pretty awesome ranch.”. Pennie...
Celebrate first responders at Rapid City Summer Nights
RAPID CITY, S.D. – On Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rapid City Summer Nights will pay tribute to first responders. Local family band The RathCo will perform live on the Rockstar Energy Stage, sponsored by the Medical Air Rescue Company. Mayor Jason Salamun will be present,...
Stuff to do: July 24-30
Celebrate Native American culture. Levitt at the Falls is teaming up with the South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative to present the 2024 Mitakuye Owas’iƞ All My Relatives Festival. Events kick off Friday evening with a concert, and continue all day Saturday with performances, a fashion show, lots of activities, vendors and a Supaman concert to round out the night. Learn more here.
Ellsworth Air Force Base will be conducting exercises to increase readiness
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ellsworth Air Force base security personnel will be conducting military exercises to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing’s readiness for various situations Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. If you hear explosions, alerts from outdoor emergency sirens and other sounds from Ellsworth, it’s just...
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