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114th Annual Faith Stock Show & Rodeo Highlights
The 114th Annual Faith Stock Show & Rodeo (FSSR) is in the books. In this and next week’s edition you will see highlights of this yearly celebration of life out here on the prairie, and as many will attest, it is “the best party on the prairie” each August.
SPEAKING OF MAKING HISTORY, TRIUMPH TAKES FIRST AFT ADV WIN
Triumph Motorcycles has made history on the closing Sunday of the Sturgis Rally when veteran flat track racer “Slammin’ Sammy” Halbert won the inaugural American Flat Track AdventureTrackers race during the class debut at the Sturgis TT run through the middle of town. Fittingly, the very first Sturgis Rally was actually a race held on August 14, 1938, with 9 competitors. Fast forward to August 11th, 2024, where 9 racers once again lineup on the starting grid of a new race. Hot on Halbert's heels was the five-time World Enduro Champion, Iván Cervantes, cementing Triumph’s moment in history.
Now Hiring! South Dakota School Districts Have a Teacher Shortage
If you're fresh out of college looking for a teaching job, or a current educator looking to land a new teaching gig, you shouldn't have a difficult time, especially if you live in South Dakota. That's because the Mount Rushmore State has openings, lots of them!. With a new school...
South Dakota Forecast: Storms Hit Today, Sunny Skies Expected by Saturday
Aberdeen, SD – Showers and weak thunderstorms are expected to move back into northeastern South Dakota today, with a 15-50% chance of precipitation wrapping back into the region. Areas along and west of the Missouri River may experience these storms through early Friday morning, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to upper 80s.
Join Rapid City's ‘Coffee With Planners’ for key updates
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The City’s Community Development Department is hosting this week’s ‘Coffee With Planners’ session on Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Circle of Friends Community Room at City Hall. The one-hour event will cover three key topics, inviting public input. ‘Coffee With Planners’...
Mainly quiet weather over the next few days
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- For Friday, we’ll see sunshine returning gradually from west to east across the area as temperatures warm up into the mid 80s west and lower 80s east. Temperatures will slowly rise heading into the weekend. Highs look to remain in the 80s for most of us with a few 90s possible out west. This weekend is looking mainly dry for now, but some isolated showers and storms will be possible by Sunday.
Sioux Falls SculptureWalk Awards Best of Show
Celebrating its 21st year, SculptureWalk Sioux Falls has become the world's largest annual exhibit of public sculptures. Since 2010 hundreds of artists have been chosen to exhibit their finest work to be displayed where the public can view and enjoy year-round. Recently, the 2024 SculptureWalk Best of Show sculpture winner...
Class ‘A’ State Amateur tournament continues Friday
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — The Class ‘A’ State Amateur baseball tournament is set to resume Friday as the remaining six teams shift their games to Mitchell. The Sioux Falls Flying Squirrels and Renner went unbeaten in their first two games of the state tournament, which began on August 9, 10 and 11 in Brookings. Yankton, […]
With certifications in Arizona and Missouri, voters in eight states will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, the most on record for a single year
Voters in eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Initiatives are pending signature verification in three additional states—Arkansas, Montana, and Nebraska. Measures were most...
SDSU Extension to feature emerald ash borer management at 2024 Dakotafest
South Dakota State University Extension will return to Dakotafest in 2024 with educational displays and on-site experts showcasing more than 10 topics. Dakotafest is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT on Aug. 20-22, 2024, just south of Mitchell at 2300 E. Spruce St. The annual agricultural trade show brings together farmers, ranchers and agricultural industry professionals from across the region. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the gate.
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...
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