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Enhancing small towns in northeastern SD
CASTLEWOOD, S.D. (KELO) — While there are plenty of amenities in the bigger cities of South Dakota, the smaller towns are doing what they can to be competitive places to settle down. Just south of Watertown, you will find the city of Castlewood. While many people drive to Watertown...
Meet the Candidates: Joni Tschetter
Joni Tschetter is running for election in the South Dakota state House. Tschetter is running as a Republican for District 15, which includes central and downtown Sioux Falls. Tschetter worked as an educator. If elected, this would be her first time in the Legislature. Find more about what she wants...
Derek Graesser's complete-game performance sends Winner/Colome into Class B quarterfinals
MITCHELL — The Winner/Colome Pheasants advanced on to the State B quarterfinals, defeating the Mount Vernon Mustangs 5-2 with the help of a complete-game gem by Derek Graesser. Graesser allowed just two runs on five hits and a walk in nine innings, including 7.2 innings of no-hit baseball before...
Two fentanyl dealers sentenced in Rapid City after fatal overdose
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Two Rapid City women convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death have been sentenced. Christina Sanchez, 25, and Katey McGruder, 35, took part in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Rapid City. McGruder and her husband Curtis Cummings received large amounts of fentanyl from a source in Colorado and brought the fentanyl back to Rapid City, where it was further distributed by Sanchez and others.
'It's what baseball is all about' - Mike and June Wenande have been Class B state tourney volunteers for more than 25 years
MITCHELL — Mike and June Wenande have had a front row seat to the Class B state amateur baseball tournament for years. The Mitchell couple have volunteered as beer servers for more than 25 years and are stationed at a stand along the third-base side at Cadwell Park. They serve at every game, have become tourney regulars and always greet beer drinkers with their friendly smiles.
Garretson outlasts Four Corners after a lengthy rain delay
MITCHELL — Garretson weathered a rain delay and pesky Four Corners en route to a Class B quarterfinal berth. Due to an hour and 30-minute weather delay, the Bluejays and Four Corners game was moved from Cadwell Park to nearby Drake Field. Roughly four hours later and just after midnight on Thursday, Garretson prevailed with a 12-4 win in the second round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES 140 YEARS WITH MEMBERSHIP OFFER
In conjunction with our 140th anniversary, the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a membership special for August 2024. No matter the size, any business or organization can join for just $140, which is good through the end of the year. A commitment to renew membership for 2025 is required to take advantage of this special.
RIB COOK-OFF YET ANOTHER ‘BEST EVER’
31 departments, hundreds of guests and a final cook-off for retiring organizer Chad Soulek makes Saturday’s fundraiser one for the books. Given the size of the event, the high level of competition and the strong reputation it has built the past 11 years, winning at the Freeman Volunteer Fire Department Firehouse Rib Cook-Off isn’t just a feather in the cap, but potentially a game-changer for the cook.
Governor Girls Soccer Eyes Big Season
The Pierre Governor girls soccer team is returning all but two seniors from last year’s team who reached the quarterfinals and finished the season at 9-5-1. The Governors graduated both Ryann Barry and Brianna Sargent, but will have five seniors in the 2024 campaign as the Govs return Gracelyn Taylor, Ireland Templeton, Aly Hutchinson, Grace Engbrecht and Jersey Understock. Last year’s offense was the third highest scoring team in the state averaging 3.8 goals per game. The Governors also return the starting goalie in Emlyn Swanson who is entering her freshman year. Kira Swenson, head coach of the Pierre Governors says the coaching staff is excited for the start of the season…
SDSU faculty member receives second Fulbright Scholar Award to Senegal
Molly Krueger Enz, a Distinguished Professor in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University, has received a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Senegal, where she will teach and conduct research. This is the second time she has received the prestigious award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Join Chamber Coffee at Abbey of the Hills Tomorrow
Join Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) members for Chamber Coffee at the Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center from 7:30-9 a.m. on Thursday, August 15. Everyone is welcome. A light breakfast will be offered. Tours will be available. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a weekend getaway or some delicious, homemade Abbey jelly.
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