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Planets Align in Skies over South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota
In life, we talk a lot about the 'planets aligning' as a figure of speech to indicate when the universe seems to be signaling that the time is right to do something. Well, this weekend in the skies over South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota some of the actual planets in our solar system are going to align.
Brandon Valley School District shares plans for CTE grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota State Department of Education awarded $6.4 million in CTE grants to school districts around the state and one district shared plans on how they intend to put their funds to use. Brandon Valley is one of 36 school districts in...
13 states, including SD, opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But 13 states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative costs. Under the […] The post 13 states, including SD, opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Five SD communities receive Community Challenge grants
A-A-R-P has announced its 2024 Community Challenge grant recipients this week, including several in South Dakota. Nearly 4-million dollars is going out to about 350 organizations nationwide to fund quick-action projects to make communities more livable. South Dakota organizations have received a total of nearly 320-thousand dollars since 2017, supported by the state’s A-A-R-P chapter.
Pulse Moves onto Semifinals at U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore.— South Dakota senior Jacy Pulse extended her season on Thursday evening by advancing to the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials held at Hayward Field. Pulse clocked a time of 56.99 seconds to move on to Saturday’s semifinals scheduled for 7:41 p.m....
Furniture Mission expands, helps flood victims in SD, IA & MN
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A local nonprofit is increasing its scope to help families devastated by flooding. There are so many people in the area who have lost everything that makes their house a home because of flooding and the Furniture Mission is expanding to help. There’s...
One seriously injured in rollover following two-vehicle crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 17-year-old passenger received serious, non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Sioux Falls on Friday afternoon. According to the Department of Public Safety, early crash information shows that around 1:30 p.m., a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse with three passengers was traveling on Interstate 229 near mile marker 2.
UDD’s Top-20 FCS Defensive Players for 2024
Some of the best names in FCS football reside on defense right now and the old adage... as it certainly did last year... often proves itself true time and time over; “defense wins championships”. From hard-hitting linebackers to ball-hawing safeties and wrecking balls up front, there is defensive talent strewn about the subdivision going into this season.
Contractor aims to improve roofing for free
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Home projects can be abundant and often overwhelming, but staff at Ironclad Construction want to take one of those projects off your hands. Through their inaugural “Roof Over Your Head” giveaway, crews will provide one deserving family to receive a free roof installation....
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