News Year: 2023

Gov. Noem supports Congressman Mike Gallagher’s bill protecting U.S. farmland from foreign adversaries

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced her support for Congressman Mike Gallagher’s bill preventing the Chinese Communist Party and other nations that hate America from owning American agricultural land. She made this announcement in a letter to Congressman Gallagher, who is the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese… Read more »

Gov. Noem supports Congressman Mike Gallagher’s bill protecting U.S. farmland from foreign adversaries

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced her support for Congressman Mike Gallagher’s bill preventing the Chinese Communist Party and other nations that hate America from owning American agricultural land. She made this announcement in a letter to Congressman Gallagher, who is the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese… Read more »

Glenham man identified in one vehicle crash near Mellette

MELLETTE, S.D.(Press Release) – A 68 year old man has been identified as the person who died Friday morning resulting from injuries sustained in a one vehicle crash which occurred Thursday evening in Spink County. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on SD 20 around 9 p.m. Thursday, November 23,… Read more »

Glenham man identified in one vehicle crash near Mellette

MELLETTE, S.D.(Press Release) – A 68 year old man has been identified as the person who died Friday morning resulting from injuries sustained in a one vehicle crash which occurred Thursday evening in Spink County. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on SD 20 around 9 p.m. Thursday, November 23,… Read more »

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst against Universities and administrators who support Hamas

DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO) – They should lose all federal funding… That’s the stance of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst for Universities and administrators who support Hamas following its attacks on Israel last month. Ernst spoke against the pro-Hamas demonstrations across the country…especially those that have turned violent.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst against Universities and administrators who support Hamas

DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO) – They should lose all federal funding… That’s the stance of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst for Universities and administrators who support Hamas following its attacks on Israel last month. Ernst spoke against the pro-Hamas demonstrations across the country…especially those that have turned violent.

Senator John Thune takes stance on Artificial Intelligence

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Senator John Thune is jumping into the political fray over Artificial Intelligence. He has introduced a bill to promote AI research, while calling for safety and security guardrails. Thune says the “light touch” approach in regulating the internet is part of what caused its explosive growth.

Senator John Thune takes stance on Artificial Intelligence

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Senator John Thune is jumping into the political fray over Artificial Intelligence. He has introduced a bill to promote AI research, while calling for safety and security guardrails. Thune says the “light touch” approach in regulating the internet is part of what caused its explosive growth.

All State VB Lists + Regional College Hoops (11/28)

TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Class B – All State Team First Team Ava Nilsson, Warner, 6-0, SR, S  Lauren Marcuson, Warner, 5-7, SR, OH  Ashley Haven, Northwestern, 5-11, SO, MH  Kailee Frank, Burke, 5-9, JR. OH Lily Van Hal, Chester, 5-8, SO, S-OH   Second Team Presley Knecht, Castlewood, 5-10, SR, OGH Daniela Lee,… Read more »

All State VB Lists + Regional College Hoops (11/28)

TUES SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Class B – All State Team First Team Ava Nilsson, Warner, 6-0, SR, S  Lauren Marcuson, Warner, 5-7, SR, OH  Ashley Haven, Northwestern, 5-11, SO, MH  Kailee Frank, Burke, 5-9, JR. OH Lily Van Hal, Chester, 5-8, SO, S-OH   Second Team Presley Knecht, Castlewood, 5-10, SR, OGH Daniela Lee,… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council did work session dealing with former Presentation athletic facilities

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- Fees have yet to be finalized for former Presentation College athletic facilities soon to be purchased by the city, but a baseball tournament has already been scheduled. A 13-and-under indoor wood bat tournament called Dakota Daze was mentioned Monday, Nov. 27 during a work session before the Aberdeen City Council’s regular meeting. The session… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council did work session dealing with former Presentation athletic facilities

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- Fees have yet to be finalized for former Presentation College athletic facilities soon to be purchased by the city, but a baseball tournament has already been scheduled. A 13-and-under indoor wood bat tournament called Dakota Daze was mentioned Monday, Nov. 27 during a work session before the Aberdeen City Council’s regular meeting. The session… Read more »

Codington County Commission discuss putting stop signs near Florence School

FLORENCE, S.D.(Press Release} It was brought up at last week’s Codington County Commissioner meeting to add four stop signs by the Florence School near a new addition opening soon by County Road 23. Superintendent of Florence School District, Mitch Reed. Commissioner Troy VanDusen, a former Police Officer currently the Watertown Regional 911 Dispatch Center Manager,… Read more »

Codington County Commission discuss putting stop signs near Florence School

FLORENCE, S.D.(Press Release} It was brought up at last week’s Codington County Commissioner meeting to add four stop signs by the Florence School near a new addition opening soon by County Road 23. Superintendent of Florence School District, Mitch Reed. Commissioner Troy VanDusen, a former Police Officer currently the Watertown Regional 911 Dispatch Center Manager,… Read more »

Test Drive Gone Wrong

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – He said he wanted to test drive a car on the lot…but he hasn’t been seen since. A salesman was injured when a man ran into him on the car lot. Officer Sam Clemens says the man, and the car, still haven’t been found… The vehicle was stolen from Gary’s… Read more »

Test Drive Gone Wrong

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – He said he wanted to test drive a car on the lot…but he hasn’t been seen since. A salesman was injured when a man ran into him on the car lot. Officer Sam Clemens says the man, and the car, still haven’t been found… The vehicle was stolen from Gary’s… Read more »

USDA Rolling Out New Cattle Protection Program

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It’s a level of protection Cattle producers have never had. The USDA is rolling out the Weaned Calf Risk Protection program. South Dakota is one of four states involved in the pilot program. Lowell Mesman of the Farm Bureau says it covers a lot of the risks inherent to cattle… Read more »

USDA Rolling Out New Cattle Protection Program

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It’s a level of protection Cattle producers have never had. The USDA is rolling out the Weaned Calf Risk Protection program. South Dakota is one of four states involved in the pilot program. Lowell Mesman of the Farm Bureau says it covers a lot of the risks inherent to cattle… Read more »

SDSU and DSU offer new joint doctoral degree

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A doctoral program in Cyber Agriculture is the result of joint research involving two of South Dakota’s state Universities. The research builds on SDSU’s expertise in Precision Agriculture, and Dakota State’s cutting edge cyber research. DSU President Dr. Jose (YOH-say) Marie Griffiths… Griffiths says the new doctorate program can be… Read more »

SDSU and DSU offer new joint doctoral degree

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A doctoral program in Cyber Agriculture is the result of joint research involving two of South Dakota’s state Universities. The research builds on SDSU’s expertise in Precision Agriculture, and Dakota State’s cutting edge cyber research. DSU President Dr. Jose (YOH-say) Marie Griffiths… Griffiths says the new doctorate program can be… Read more »