It wasn’t that long ago, the farming industry was experiencing record profits. That trend in recent years however, has been on the decline. In fact, a new report shows the number of farmers in the upper Midwest filing for bankruptcy is growing. And, as we near the end of 2018 with commodity prices still down, trade deals uncertain, and another tough…
Mother Nature hasn’t given us much to work with yet, so Great Bear Ski Valley has taken snow-making matters into its own hands. Great Bear staff announced overnight they have fired up their snow guns and will be making snow around the clock as they are eager to open for the season. The hope is a limited number of ski…
FLANDREAU, S.D. – There has long been speculation that the gambling industry might be running out time in regard to its heyday of making a lot of money. Besides competition from a growing number of gaming facilities both online and otherwise, longtime players are aging and no one is quite sure what the generations to follow might be willing to…
When it comes to giving thanks for the people, places and things she’s been blessed with in this life, Carla White doesn’t mess around. It’s not a once a year deal, she tells KDLT News Today, as the Thanksgiving holiday nears. The app creator knows what she’s talk about, too. Trying to come to terms years ago with her own…
Big family gatherings can be pretty daunting for those with hearing loss. Without a hearing device, it can be isolating to never really know what is fully being said on in a conversation. Even with hearing aids, too many people talking all in one place or a lot of background noise can derail the best of plans. If you have…
There are a lot of reasons to celebrate this week – the weather, the shortened school and work week, time with family and friends over what we hope will be a hearty Thanksgiving meal. Kali Trautman with The Event Company offers up some fun ways to make the most of this kickoff to the holiday season. Check out some of…
Chef Scott Teal of Hy-Vee on Louise is back with some easy, delicious sides to go with that golden brown turkey this Thanksgiving. Bon apetit! Asparagus Feta Salad: 2 lbs cooked asparagus, 4 oz. crumbled feta, 1 pint quartered cherry tomatoes, 2/3 c. roasted walnuts. Toss with the following dressing. Dressing: 6 T balsamic vinegar, 4 T olive oil,…
A statistic that is very rarely talked about, is the number of adults injured or killed on the job – any job. But there are an incredible number of families, farm families in particular in our state, that are impacted by such accidents. When that happens, a family’s income can be significantly affected. College or post-secondary school opportunities for children,…
Will Bushee, Vice-President of the data mining company, Brite Planet, co-founder of Code Boot Camp of South Dakota, author of ‘Wired for Coding’, and one of our regular tech experts on KDLT News Today, says theft of your credit card numbers happen far more often than anyone realizes. And one of the first signs yours is in someone else’s hands?…
The return of warmer temperatures to the Sioux Empire have local public golf courses reopening for a short period of time. The following GreatLIFE Courses will be open Wednesday, November 14th – Thursday, November 15th: Bakker Crossing, Central Valley, and Willow Run will open at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday with carts available. The driving ranges are closed. The front nine is also opens at…
You know they will be there waiting for you – the cookies, donuts, cupcakes, eggnog, all lined up neatly in a row on the counter at work come this holiday season. They’re there just for you, you know, and the generous colleagues who brought them will be offended if you don’t indulge. At least that’s what we say to try…
Can’t hear well anymore? You’re far from alone. Hearing loss affects upwards of 48 million Americans each year, and because it is often considered a normal sign of aging, many often go without help. But doing so may damage more than the conversations and relationships around you. It may also steal from your mind. A growing number of studies suggest…
Every Monday, Kali Trautman with the Event Company joins us in studio with a look at the events worth checking out! And you can definitely feel magic in the air with this line-up of holiday- (and beer) themed events! Tuesday, November 13 – Brewmaster Showing, Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, November 15 – Holiday Ladies Night, Sioux Falls, SD Saturday, November 17 – Holiday Shopping…
R.H. Swaney has loved poetry since he was just a boy, there was just something about it that he connected with. Now, as an adult, he self-published his work through a Kickstarter campaign. Until a national publisher recognized the value in his work, and republished a newly edited version. The Lovely Seeds is now being distributed nationwide. The message, Swaney…
While there is heightened security today at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, students are being encouraged to go about their day as normal after district officials were made aware overnight of an online threat. Families received the following note from the Sioux Falls Police and and the district this morning: “Good morning Roosevelt families, The Sioux Falls School District…
The holiday shopping and events season is kicking in to high gear with a number of fun events throughout the Sioux Empire this week. Check out everything from a craft vendor fair featuring upwards of 300 booths to a hot cocoa and coffee crawl. Friday, November 9 – Saturday, November 10 – Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts, Sioux Falls Saturday, November 10…
Love your shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime? Hopefully for you, that’s where they’ll stay. But there’s a good chance they won’t. Just about every platform that can right now is getting in on streaming services, meaning whatever you like to watch, may move to its own location. According to Will Bushee, author of Wired for Coding, co-founder of Code Boot…
Secret Service: Packages sent to Hillary Clinton and former President Obama “were immediately identified during routine mail screening procedures as potential explosive devices and were appropriately handled as such;” they were not “at risk of receiving them.” According to NBC News, police in New Castle, New York, said they are investigating a suspicious package found early this morning near the…
We are less than two weeks away from midterm elections and one race in South Dakota that is being closely watched nationwide, is the race for governor. The two major party candidates, specifically, look to be in a much tighter race than originally expected. Executive Director of the State Democratic Party, Sam Parkinson, and County Chair and State Finance Director…
With the return of Daylight Saving Time on November 4, 2018, there will be a lot of discussion about the importance of sleep and what it means to our overall health. One issue that doesn’t perhaps get as much attention as others when it comes to necessary shut-eye, is the need for sleep in the constant battle to lose weight….
