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Turkey Hunting Licenses: Follow Up Story
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Every now and again, a person running for office will declare government should be run like a business. The Game Fish and Parks is run like a business. They’re expected to generate the revenue they need to operate the department through fees, like park admissions and sporting licenses, along with federal and other funds that come the department’s way. That creates a tension between maximizing fees, like welcoming out-of-state sportsmen who pay higher prices to South Dakota and balancing in-state hunters’ opportunities.
South Dakota Park Rangers Bake Raw Cookies In Blazing Hot Car!
This was posted on the South Dakota Badlands National Park Facebook page... "It's been over a hundred degrees at Badlands for the last few days, so the rangers decided to make the best of it by testing a classic hypothesis - can you bake cookies in your car on a hot summer day?
South Dakota Driver Clocked Doing Double the Limit in Nebraska
An afternoon food run turned out to be very costly for a South Dakota driver on the roads of northeastern Nebraska. According to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office, a little after 1:00 PM Sunday (July 14), 19-year-old Ariz Zarate-Gonzalez of Arlington was clocked doing 119 miles per hour in a 65 mile-per-hour zone on Highway 57 about 25 miles southeast of Norfolk.
Scotland steer wrestler Kade Odens leads Team South Dakota on Day 1 of NHSFR
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- There’s been one session of the National High School Finals Rodeo and Scotland’s Kade Odens made it count. Competing in the steer wrestling competition, Odens finished second in his performance with a time of 6.49 seconds. Another South Dakotan that performed well Sunday...
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...
Longtime grocery store location starts coming back to life with new owner
After a delay of two years, work has begun on a grocery store that will replace a longtime staple of an east-side neighborhood. Owner Efrain Patino said he hopes the new store will be open in September. He has not yet decided whether it will include a deli for customers to take prepared meals home, but a full supply of groceries will be on the shelves.
Stunning Sioux Falls Acreage Offers Luxury, Convenience, Privacy
Just minutes outside of Sioux Falls a luxurious acreage awaits that offers endless amenities. This 5-bedroom home surrounded by mature trees sitting on 6.42 acres is located just outside northwest Sioux Falls at 46783 SD Highway 38. Lori Kurvink of Hegg Realtors is the listing agent and describes this rare...
Watertown Resident Seeks Ordinance Changes After Tragic Dog Incident
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Another resident spoke at tonight’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...
Watch Sioux Falls Mayor Gets Big National TV Spotlight This Week
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and a Sioux Falls teenager are getting a major feature on a popular national morning show. Some Sioux Falls residents might have noticed some graffiti in the area. Normally, that would be cause for concern or punishment. But instead, Mayor TenHaken is taking a compassionate approach to this situation. This is why his kindness is being featured on a segment called Beg-Knows America on CBS Mornings.
72-year-old tattoo artist shares secret to long career
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – For nearly 50 years a local tattoo artist has been busy creating permanent art for people. In 2005 Alien and Co. Tattooing established itself in the All Saints District in Sioux Falls. But owner Steve Butterfield, better known as Alien, started his artistry well...
SFSD staff member’s Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the Wild West of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. That includes a South Dakota teacher who quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Aberdeen, SD aerial & ground spray for mosquitoes scheduled for July 15th & 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Mosquito Control will also be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM.
East-side wine shop opens in new space with more room for events
This paid piece is sponsored by Dawley Farm Village. Cellar 54’s newest location is right next to its former one — but offers a much better layout for wine shopping and hosting events. Find it in a retail center at Dawley Farm Village between Buffalo Wild Wings and...
Thune visits Liberty Center YMCA to speak to Box Elder officials
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Senator John Thune took a tour of the Liberty Center YMCA July 12. The Liberty Center is a new facility that brings the community of Box Elder together. Senator Thune spoke with representatives from Box Elder about the city’s growth and he also spoke with representatives from Monument Health about their new clinic that’s coming to Box Elder.
Sioux Falls metro area officially expands — into Minnesota
The officially defined Sioux Falls metro area hasn’t just grown in population — it has expanded into Minnesota. Following the 2020 Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget identified the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, or MSA, as a five-county area instead of a four-county one. In...
Church Vandalized for the Second Time in Two Months in Mitchell
Between Saturday, July 13 and Sunday July 14, at approximately 9:11 AM, an unknown individual(s) vandalized the church located at 301 E 4th, Mitchell, SD, by spray painting graffiti on the front doors. This marks the second instance of vandalism at this church in the past two months. Authorities are...
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