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Sioux Falls District Fires Employee After Social Media Post
It was a surreal weekend filled with emotions after the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. One Sioux Falls resident made a Facebook post with her controversial thoughts on this weekend's events. It quickly was shared by what felt like the entire Sioux Falls community. The...
How the minerals, fossils of an area can impact the beer available
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Many people won’t think about the minerals in their water when thinking about what beer to drink, but one Paleontologist will be talking about that Tuesday at Hay Camp Brewing Company. Dr. Andrew Farke is in town Tuesday to talk about how fossils and...
Citizen address dog attack at city council meeting in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Another resident spoke at Monday night’s Watertown City Council meeting to share an unfortunate incident with another dog that, in the end, caused the death of his dog. He was seeking any potential ordinance changes that could help future incidents. Richard Dunn explains more to the council.
Corn Palace Stampede to Debut New Rodeo Grounds
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!. A closer look at the page illustrates that The Corn Palace Stampede is more than a rodeo, it's...
Try It Tuesday: A lesson in Kung Fu
"Pete, the Kung Fu Instructor, has so many years of experience with this martial art and is very knowledgeable. He demonstrated many self defense moves with me and I got to watch some of the class that day. He mentioned that his crew competes in competitions. The YMCA will be offering a self defense class in the Fall and also young kids Kung Fu classes. Kung Fu is a great form to teach discipline, hard work and patience."
Blood Banks urge everyone to roll up their sleeves due to blood shortage
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Blood banks are facing a severe blood shortage and are urging everyone to roll up their sleeves to donate. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood bank, is facing an emergency shortage of Type O blood, dropping to an 18-month low. O-negative blood is the most in-demand type...
Aberdeen, SD accepting bids for 2024-2025 roadway deicing salt
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for 2024 – 2025 Roadway Deicing Salt. Bids will be opened and read on July 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the 3rd floor conference room at City Hall 123 Lincoln Street South. The link for the download of the complete bid packet is available below – please allow extra time for downloading large documents.
Bogucki, Bosma, Hanisch win at Huset’s on Sunday
BRANDON, S.D. (INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS) — Scott Bogucki, Brandon Bosma and Craig Hanisch each earned their first feature triumph of the season at Huset’s Speedway on Sunday during the Huset’s Hall of Fame Night. Bogucki swept the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars program as he set quick time during qualifying, won a heat race […]
Transcript: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's 2024 RNC speech
Below is an unedited transcript of Gov. Kristi Noem's speech on July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Good evening! I’m Governor Kristi Noem from the great state of South Dakota. ...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cookie!
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Are you looking for a unique pet? Your next best buddy could be waiting for you at the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Let’s get to know this week’s pet of the week, Cookie. His coat is almost as colorful as his...
Local Dispensary Requests $20,000 Refund During Watertown City Council Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting had three speakers who addressed the council during the open public forum. The first speaker was Dan Fjerstad with Lion’s Den, a Medical Cannabis Dispensary downtown Watertown, requesting a $20,000 refund for overpayment of fees. Fjerstad says he...
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