WASHINGTON (AP) — On his third Sept. 11 anniversary as president, Donald Trump on Wednesday remembered the victims, first responders and U.S. troops that have battled in Afghanistan, and he unleashed threats against militants contemplating another attack on America. “If anyone dares to strike our land, we will respond with the full measure of American… Read more »
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Red Cross opens emergency shelter in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) —The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter in Sioux Falls for residents who are displaced after a powerful tornado tore through the city last night. Gretchen Hjelmstad is the chief communications director for Red Cross in the Dakotas. The tornado struck Sioux Falls a little before midnight. Hjelmstad says… Read more »
Severe weather damages 37 structures in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Severe weather, including a probable tornado, struck South Dakota’s largest city, leaving a trail of damaged buildings, downed power lines, fallen trees and some reports of injuries, officials said Wednesday. Fire Chief Brad Goodroad said at an early morning news conference that at least 37 structures collapsed in Sioux Falls… Read more »
Police dog bites wrong person in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City police have offered to pay a man’s medical bills after the department’s dog bit the wrong person. Officers were trying to track down a man wanted on a warrant Saturday and were using the K9 to find him. They knocked on doors in one neighborhood and told residents… Read more »
Tornado damages Heart Hospital, other businesses in Sioux Falls
This is part of the damage that occurred at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls on Tuesday night. Photo by Todd Epp SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — KELO.com News toured much of south Sioux Falls where a tornado hit. Brett Wulf, general manager of the Advanced Auto Parts store on 41st Street near the Western… Read more »
Major damage reported as tornado hits Sioux Falls
Jo-Ann Fabrics sustained major damage following a tornado that moved through Sioux Falls Tuesday night. Photo by Todd Epp SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Major damage is being reported in much of southern Sioux Falls from storms that moved through late last night and early this morning. At an early morning briefing, Todd Heitkamp from… Read more »
State could look at legislation regarding tobacco use
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – There have been a lot of unanswered questions regarding possible negative health impacts of vaping, as South Dakota becomes one of 33 states reporting illnesses or death related to vaping. The state health department has reported two confirmed cases of vaping-related illness among residents aged 20 to 24. The American… Read more »
Dems in transition period following office closures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is going through some tough financial times, closing offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City and having their remaining staff work remotely. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says it is a difficult transition time. Cwach says new party officials seem to be more focused… Read more »
Fall Campaign Kickoff for United Way Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fall Campaign Kickoff for the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. This marks the 87th campaign, according to Aaron Schultz, Executive Director of the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota. He said that campaign goal has remained… Read more »
Farmers Union members visiting Washington this week
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – 40 South Dakota Farmers Union members are making hill visits this week in Washington at the National Farmers Union Fly In. President Doug Sombke says they’re focusing primarily on low commodity prices and the trade war and bringing individual farmers concerns to lawmakers. He says they’ll also bring up the need… Read more »