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Chargers fall to Northern State
The Charger women's soccer team fell 3-1 against NCAA Division II Northern State University Wolves Wednesday afternoon in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Wolves struck first in the 28th minute, as Maliyah Ritthirak opened the scoring off an assist from Sophie Taylor. Northern State would add two goals in the second...
Sturgis Buffalo Chip's 2024 Lost and Found
STURGIS, S.D. - The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has released its much-anticipated Lost and Found gallery for the 2024 Rally. This year's lost items include a bowling pin, a Christmas ornament, cars and even a prosthetic leg. For the full gallery, including the less-than-safe-for-work photos, check out the Sturgis Buffalo Chip's...
Town Hall - Watertown Community Grapples with Childcare Crisis
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A town hall meeting held tonight, August 28th, brought together local leaders and community members to address the pressing issue of childcare shortages, specifically in Codington County. The childcare crisis, however, is being felt statewide and even nationwide. The meeting, moderated by Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and City Manager Amanda Mack, discussed potential solutions and strategies to address the growing crisis.
New Postmaster makes home in 57442 zip code
This isn’t Kairik Strehlow’s first zip code. Gettysburg’s new Postmaster has lived in a number of places before settling in at 57442. Known as Kai, he was born in Milwaukee, grew up in Montana between Livingston and Bozeman, and after graduating from high school in 2006 went back to Wisconsin to attend the Milwaukee Area Technical Institute where he earned an associate’s degree in culinary arts. “I have jumped around quite a bit, cooking in and managing almost 10 different restaurants,” he said. He said his favorite choice of cuisine to cook is Italian, with German being a close second. His last restaurant job was managing Bridges restaurant at Arrowwood Resort in Oacoma.
South Dakota football opens season against non-DI opponent for first time since 2014
VERMILLION, S.D. (KCAU) – Coming off a 10-3 season that ended in the NCAA FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal round, the ‘Yotes return 15 starters including quarterback Aidan Bouman, who finished 11th in the nation in pass efficiency and contributed 20 td’s last season. Historically, USD is in 8-17 since turning division I in 2008 while the […]
Rawlins Municipal Library To Close In Early September To Move Sections
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Changes are on the way to Rawlins Municipal Library in Pierre. Library Director Abby Edwardson says sections of the library will be moving around and that will necessitate a brief closure…. The change will not only be good and safer for children using the library, but...
Pierre Economic Development Corporation Makes Budget Presentation To Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission heard the final round of budget subsidy requests from area non-profit agencies Tuesday night. Jim Protexter with the Pierre Economic Development Corporation says PEDCO will not be asking for an increase in funding this year…. Protexter says unemployment in the Pierre...
Avera Health Sees Record-Setting Fundraising In 2024
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Avera Health has set a new record for fundraising in fiscal year 2024. The regional health system raised more than 53 million dollars. Over 28-thousand 800 benefactors donated over 31-thousand gifts that included gives from over 8300 employees and 4600 new donors. Nearly four-thousand donors have given to Avera for five or more consecutive years. The donations have helped Avera with projects like a new obstetrical surgical suite at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre which is designed to enhance the labor ad delivery process. The Avera Race Against Cancer in May was also a record-setting event, with $725,000 raised and 6,700 participants. The annual race has raised a total of $11 million for the past 36 years. The Avera Foundation has been recognized by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy with the High Performer distinction for five years. Gifts to Avera have helped with an updated new women’s center and behavioral health unit in Aberdeen; an expansion at Avera McKennen in Sioux Falls and renovations to Avera Brady Health in Mitchell.
Bike shop opens in Brockwood Plaza
A new bike shop, DO Bike and Fitness opened its doors in May, offering Brookings a brand-new array of services, bicycles and fitness equipment. The shop is located at 1738 6th St, in Brickwood Plaza, and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BRIEFS: Cross country begins season, Turf field installation begins, Arena construction nears end
The South Dakota State cross country season takes off on Friday at the USD Preview in Vermillion, South Dakota. Led by the young Carson Noecker, the men’s cross-country team looks to extend their already impressive Summit League winning streak of eight titles. Noecker, a Nebraska native won the individual...
LifeLight is ready to rock Labor Day weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Preparations for LifeLight are in full swing as staff works to get ready for the free Christian music festival this weekend in Sioux Falls. LifeLight 2024 is just a few days away, which has many people excited for this year’s event. “I’ve attended...
Gavins Point Dam: Flood history, mitigation, and a big mathematical equation
YANKTON, S.D. (KTIV) - Gavins Point Dam is the last line of defense along the Missouri River when it comes to flood mitigation. But how exactly does that work?. Anyone living here in 2011 remembers the historic flood on the Missouri River. At Gavins Point Dam, you can still see the water line around the concrete of the dam and powerplant showing how high the river got that year. It hasn’t gotten that high since as the Missouri River flood of 2011 was one for the record books.
Jacks open season against FBS opponent
The South Dakota State football team kicks off its 2024 season on Saturday, and a new season means Jackrabbit fans will have to learn about a few new names and faces this year. The Jacks lost countless standout players this offseason, including a couple of NFL draft picks as well...
Miton Ayers inducted into Prairie Village Hall of Fame
Tears of joy were shed in Prairie Village's Lawrence Welk Opera House as the family of Milton Ayers, who passed away in 2008, were informed that he was the newest inductee into the Prairie Village Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Aug. 24, during the 61st annual Prairie...
Box Elder & Ellsworth Virtual Career Expo: Register now for job opportunities
The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Rapid City Job Service, in partnership with the city of Box Elder and Ellsworth Air Force Base, will host a virtual Career Expo on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MDT. This online event will connect job seekers with employers...
Wall’s Ford Platinum Series Returns for Late Model Leaf Peepers 100 on Labor Day Weekend
After a weekend off Thunder in the Mountains returns this Saturday, August 31 with the 6th annual Leaf Peepers 100 for the Foley Oil & Propane Late Models. Round #3 of the Wall’s Ford Platinum Series, the Leaf Peepers 100 is sure to bring a large contingent of regional stars to the White Mountain highbanks as we inch ever closer to a colorful autumn in the mountains of New Hampshire.
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