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Great Plains Zoo unveils new lions exhibit, $25 million contribution from T. Denny Sanford
The Great Plains Zoo (GPZ) hosted its highly anticipated Zoofari event last night, which provided a first look at the new $8 million lions and meerkats exhibit and also revealed a $25 million gift from T. Denny Sanford to the zoo. Zoofari is an exclusive 21+ fundraising event, offering attendees a night filled with global cuisine, animal meet-and-greets, adult beverages and unique zoo experiences, all while supporting the zoo’s various initiatives. Tickets were sold for $100 each,...
Sioux Falls Burger King employee retires after 48 years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls woman called it a career after nearly five decades of having it her way. June Aulner is a shift leader at the East 10th Street Burger King, but she’s been a steady hand for multiple locations in the city.
Rapid City leaders tour Dinosaur Park following accessibility renovations
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City’s Dinosaur Park features five large dinosaur sculptures atop a hill just west of downtown. Historically, making the trek from Skyline Drive to the Brontosaurus at the summit has been challenging if not impossible for people with mobility issues. With money from Rapid City’s Vision Fund, a project has been completed to build a ramp on a slight incline to make this journey more accessible.
Amidst suicide deaths, Lost&Found shares in RC area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The timing was right, even if it was a coincidence. Lost&Found, a non-profit based in Sioux Falls, had scheduled public events in the Rapid City area for this week as a way to highlight its services in that area. But the organization planned its events, it was aware the Rapid City area would record nine suicide deaths in 14 days said Erik Mukey, the chief executive officer of the organization.
Canton, South Dakota mayor promises change after residents criticize flood response
Days after a fiery meeting, in Canton residents criticized members of the town's government for their response to the flooding that historic rainfall brought to the area, Mayor Sandi Lundstrom says change is coming. In a message posted on Canton's website, Lundstrom said that officials will "conduct an evaluation of the areas where...
Meet Cooper Terwilliger, the next prized football recruit from Pierre, South Dakota
PIERRE — The Pierre Governors have recently produced loads of college football players. The headliners include Ohio State University’s Lincoln Kienholz, Nebraska’s Jason Maciejczak and North Dakota State University’s Grey and Jett Zabel. The Governors, who have won seven straight Class 11AA state football championships, have also produced several local NCAA Division II and NAIA players.
New traditions: Gary rodeo goes PRCA, Pieper family continues oversight
The Pieper family loves rodeo. They were so serious in their hope to continue the rodeo in Gary, South Dakota that they bought the rodeo grounds and revived the event. Yes, you read that correctly. “The first year it started, (1972) I rode a hinny in the rodeo in an...
140 Build Dakota Scholarship recipients sign for their futures at Western Dakota Tech
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 140 students signed their commitments to join the Build Dakota Scholarships program, attending Western Dakota Technical College with tuition paid for by sponsoring companies. After graduating in two years, these students will go on to work for those companies, filling high-demand jobs and remaining in the state of South Dakota for the first few years of their careers.
A Dry Weekend Before Showers & Storms Monday
SATURDAY - SUNDAY: Cooler and quieter conditions take over this weekend. Saturday morning begins with temperatures in the 50s, but afternoon highs only warm into the 60s to near 70 despite mostly sunny skies. It will be breezy Saturday as well, with winds out of the north-northwest gusting up to 30 mph. Sunday will be the warmer day this weekend with highs in the mid-70s, but it will be seasonably chilly in the morning with lows in the 40s to low 50s for most. Late Sunday night, there is a potential for showers and storms heading in to Monday morning.
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