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Talks start for south Sioux Falls to have an outdoor pool by 2029
Sioux Falls Councilor David Barranco says he wants to see a new outdoor pool on the city's south side by the summer of 2029, and a committee will soon be taking a look at how best to make that goal happen. Barranco said in an interview Tuesday that the committee would include city...
SF City council: Delbridge to new convention center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — From the future of the Delbridge Museum, to the Riverline District to a new city pool, the Sioux Falls City Council has a lot on its plate. While there are plenty of potential projects across the city, one of the hottest topics is the Delbridge collection. Council members say funding is the biggest obstacle to keeping the collection in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls mayor proposes purchasing land in Riverline District
Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken is proposing that the city buy land in the Riverline District. Many believe this could lead to a new convention center in Sioux Falls, and some have voiced concerns over costs. Rich Merkouris is the vice chair of the city council. He said the land...
Downtown condo unit tops sales report at $1.5M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of June 24 was $1.5 million for a condo unit in the new Steel District Lofts. Two other homes topped the million-dollar mark. Our weekly feature sorts through property transfer records in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties to find the 10 most expensive residential sales.
Proposal for new form of county government gets icy reception at Minnehaha commission
A proposal to institute a new form of government in Minnehaha County could be on the back burner, following a Tuesday meeting where residents expressed concerns about some of the changes it could bring and some commissioners said they'd like to see a longer, in-depth discussion about the plan. Commissioners...
Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Cammy Mengwasser, Executive Director of the Watertown Area Community Foundation, spoke about the organization's recent $60,000 grant to the Lake Area Zoological Society. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Watertown Area Community Foundation and the Lake Area Zoological Society have enjoyed a strong...
Dacotah Bank Announces Permanent Closure of Henry Branch
{KXLG – Henry, SD} Dacotah Bank has announced the permanent closure of its Henry branch location on October 31, 2024. According to a letter sent to customers, the closure is due to transaction volume, staffing levels, and security concerns. The bank says that customers’ accounts and information will remain...
Be Part of the Excitement: Hills Alive Festival seeks weekend volunteers
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With only five days remaining until the highly anticipated Hills Alive Christian music festival, organizers are reaching out to the community for volunteer assistance. Life Light, the group now responsible for managing the festival, is urgently seeking volunteers, particularly for Saturday and Sunday shifts, even if...
Names Released: 18-Year-Old Dies in Pickup Truck Crash Near Flandreau
{KXLG – Flandreau, SD} A fatal crash on Saturday afternoon claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman. The South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) reported that at 2:34 pm on July 13th, a two-vehicle crash occurred on SD Highway 32, approximately five miles west of Flandreau. Preliminary investigation indicates that...
Renewal MB Church: A welcoming community in Rapid City
"Pastor Jon is excited to bring the church outreach into the community. This church used to be the Chucky Cheese location and now renovated to host worship services, kids ministry and a coffee shop. The church outreach extends into that area of the community, North Rapid City." Located in Rapid...
Free Teen Night Pool Party at Horace Mann Pool in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is set to host the second Teen Night Pool Party of the summer series this week. The Teen Night Pool Party will take place on Wednesday, July 17 at Horace Mann Pool from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., featuring a 'Movie Night' theme with movie-themed prizes. These events are open to youth aged 10-17, free of charge, with no registration required.
Watertown City Council to repair sidewalk, discusses unfinished restrooms at The Ruins Apartments
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Residents of and near 315 Kemp Ave. East can expect to see a repaired sidewalk soon. The council passed a resolution authorizing the city to fix the sidewalk themself and bill the property owner of “The Ruins” unfinished apartment complex. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director...
Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
6320 N. Ohlman, Mitchell South Dakota. Go ahead and type it into your Google Maps now. That's the new location for The Corn Palace Stampede. That's right, one of South Dakota's finest Rodeos has a new home, and judging by the photos and videos that are available on The Corn Palace Stampede Facebook Page, they are locked and loaded and ready!
Mitchell Fire Department to Hold a Fundraiser
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Nine-year-old Laken of Mitchell asked the Mitchell Fire Department and City Council what happened to “Sparky”, the ceramic dog that had been in residence in front of the Mitchell Fire Department but is no longer. The Fire Department will have a “boot fundraiser” at the...
New director of sales brings passion for event, hospitality industry
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Allyson Kasch, director of sales for Experience Sioux Falls. I’m grateful to have had the privilege of being born and raised here!. I love how Sioux Falls has grown into such a diverse city and one that is dedicated to growth and change. There is something to do here for everyone! We are also very fortunate to have such a clean city and supportive citizens. When you consider everything that we’ve accomplished over the last 25 years and all that is on the horizon, how could you leave? It’s an incredible time to be part of this community.
Mitchell City Council Hears Dry Run Creek Drainage Report
The Mitchell City Council spent the better part of Monday’s meeting getting briefed on the Dry Run Creek Drainage report prepared by Infrastructure Design Group over the last several years. Engineer Phil Gundvaldson outlined the various bottlenecks along Dry Run Creek at Minnesota Street, Sanborn Boulevard and Burr Street...
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