Spring is calling friends and if you’ve been waiting for the right time to venture back outdoors, this is it. The forecast may not call for perfect weather but with any luck, Friday’s “First Friday” events in Downtown Sioux Falls and the kickoff to Farmers Market season should be warm, dry and encouraging! Kali Trautman joined the KDLT News Today…
Most often, Dr. Andrew Ridder says those he sees in acute stroke situations, only realize they may be having a stroke because someone else recognized the signs. The Avera neurologist sat down with KDLT News Today’s Carleen Wild to talk about the most common misconceptions about stroke, what puts us at risk, why getting to the hospital quickly is imperative,…
While spectators have an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with some of golf’s greatest again this fall at the Sanford International, the volunteer roles available for the 2019 PGA Tour Champions Event offer that much greater a chance. Registration recently opened for the event. Details can be found here and in the interview below. The event this year…
If your daughter dreams of a career in the tech industry, fighting cyber crime or being at the forefront of development in the digital world, she’s got to check out Rocket Girls. The CybHER Conference out of Dakota State University, now in its second year, offers South Dakota teens one of the most incredible opportunities to learn from some of…
When is the last time that you thought about, or checked into your disability insurance? Or, that you really considered what funds you have available in the event of an emergency? A shocking number of us have little to nothing, and that won’t change unless we approach matters differently moving forward, Cristina Lynn, of Lynn Financial, told KDLT News Today….
While there are still remnants of a long, tough winter and spring flooding, it’s time we start thinking about our gardens and yards! Cliff Avenue Greenhouse is hosting an event this week to get you back out and playing in the dirt, ladies! Remedy Brewing Company has also got something for those of you with ash trees in your yard!…
We look forward to celebrating family traditions during the holidays, and for many of us, that includes the food that graces our tables. There are always dishes you remember your mom or maybe your grandfather making growing up, alongside the ones you’ve come to love of your own as an adult. But if you’re looking this year for something a…
For those looking to have an impact on their rural communities, an upcoming two-day conference may give you some serious inspiration. In 2018, community leaders from 14 different states were part of Dakota Resources ruralX Conference. This year, June 19-20, the non-profit will once again bring motivated community members from throughout the midwest the Mitchell forum. RuralX, according to organizers, is…
You know you should have different passwords for different internet sites. But are you aware the best passwords to have are not just words – they’re now phrases? Katie Shuck explains why, and some other important developments in the hopes of best protecting your identity and information online, in this week’s edition of Wired Wednesday. Categories: KDLT News Today, KDLT…
When it comes to pheasant habitat, or movement on the Keystone XL Pipeline in South Dakota, there are frustrations that perhaps not everyone that should have been at the table on those conversations, was. At least that’s opinion of Sam Parkinson, Executive Director for the State Democratic Party, based on what he’s hearing from others in state government and the…
Eastern South Dakota may not have the most challenging hiking and biking trails, mountainous regions to climb, or rivers to run, but there is still a lot of land available to explore. At the Great Outdoor Store in downtown Sioux Falls, the staff encourages everyone to get out and enjoy what the region has to offer. Megan and Emily, who…
Kristi Noem has given the team at the Governor’s Office for Economic Development a directive – make South Dakota an easier place for businesses to do business. Among the first places she asked them to start – the state’s workforce development website. Check out the changes for yourself here at sdreadytowork.com. And learn more about what officials hope to provide…
Sioux Falls Rising Leaders is a new program in 2019 that aims to introduce young, local talent, to a broad and diverse group of Sioux Falls best and brightest. Leadership Sioux Falls, a program that has been around for more than 30 years, was tasked with creating a community impact project. Rising Leaders is the result. Craig Dewey, an administrative…
Not only can juvenile diabetes be difficult to treat in and of itself, but new studies show a growing number of side effects can result for those living with the disease. Diabetes-related emotional distress (diabetes distress) is considered one of the most important psychosocial concerns in people with diabetes because it is regarded as a major barrier to optimal diabetes…
The end of the month. That is the best time to ever buy a new car, Christina Lynn, of Lynn Financial told KDLT News. In doing research for her own personal need for a new car, Lynn says she discovered some interesting advice. She felt everyone else would benefit from knowing as well. Click on the link below for more…
Power companies across the region continue to work to restore electricity to homeowners and businesses in this latest winter storm – as high winds and ice weigh down miles upon miles of overhead lines. While the situation is fluid, XCel Energy Thursday morning was reporting outages to more than 5,000 of its customers. Sioux Valley Energy is reporting no power…
There has long been a huge need for volunteers when it comes to representing abused or neglected children in local courts. But the growing crisis with opioid and meth has the need reaching critical levels, advocates for Sioux Falls area Court Appointed Special Advocates tell KDLT News. CASA Sioux Falls is reporting a 60% increase in the number of children…
Officials with South Dakota State University have closed the college’s main campus and all supporting research farms and offices in Brookings County. The closure goes into effect Wednesday at 5 p.m., it will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Friday, April 12. All classes and campus events are canceled and only employees classified as “essential” are asked to report to…
Three flood assistance meetings were scheduled this week in eastern South Dakota in the wake of spring flooding. The first was held Monday night in Sioux Falls. Dozens showed up to learn about their options for recovery. City officials also questioned during that meeting, how many home and business owners in areas that consistently experience flooding might be interested to…
Predictions are for some rough weather ahead this week. You’ll want to keep the umbrella and the snow boots handy to get out and soak up what these upcoming events, many of which are Easter-related, have to offer! Kali Trautman with The Event Company is back with a preview of some of the fun. Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April…
