SIOUX FALLS, SD – The game of golf is tough to master. With more families and couples getting into the sport, companies like GreatLIFE are trying to make it more affordable, faster and easier to learn. Professional golf instructor and GreatLIFE Director of Golf Jason Sudenga helps people fix swing issues with visual aids, like alignment sticks. “The better you…
Hy-Vee is recalling containers of its spring pasta salad because it may be contaminated with salmonella. About 20 people in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska have become sick after eating the salad. The recall affects Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad in one pound and three pound clear plastic containers. They were sold between June 1 and July 13. Customers should…
A tweet Tuesday morning from actor Tom Hanks is creating excitement among South Dakotans. The most optimistic stories, about America! Non-fiction, personal May move to Sioux Falls, at least visit. Rapid City, too. Others! Hanx pic.twitter.com/TgHS18UwK2 — Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) July 10, 2018 On Twitter, Hanks recommended the book Our Towns. His tweet says “The most optimistic stories about America…”…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The sport of golf can be a real pain. Yes, it’s frustrating to hit a bad shot. But, it can also take an actual, physical toll. There’s a way to address that issue and it’s largely inspired by professional golfers who are changing the game by what they’re doing off the course. “Explosive lifting and muscles…
Several fireworks shows were canceled or postponed because of the weather. Organizers posted on social media to spread the word. The Sioux Falls Jaycees announced on its Facebook page Wednesday evening that the event was canceled, citing safety reasons because of the weather. They tell KDLT News the fireworks show won’t be rescheduled due to a lack of volunteers. They…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – A boy drowned Tuesday evening in an apartment complex pool in northern Sioux Falls. Details are limited. A KDLT crew at the scene reports that first responders were at Turning Leaf Apartments just after 5:30 p.m. According to Sioux Falls police, when officers arrived to the outdoor pool in the 1300 block of North Cleveland Avenue,…
In a joint statement Monday morning, Gray Television, Inc. and Raycom Media, Inc., an employee-owned company, announced that they will be merging. The transaction will create the single largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the country. The companies announced as well that upon the closing, Raycom President and CEO, Pat LaPlatney, will become Gray’s President and Co-Chief…
While South Dakota remains one of the least populated states in the nation, people are moving here in record numbers. The state has seen nearly 80,000 new residents over the past ten years. A good share of them are located somewhere along the I-29 corridor. They are coming to the state because there is a quality of life here that…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – It could be a tight race for the two Republicans running to secure the GOP ticket in the South Dakota governor’s race. Both tried to sway voters and got some words of encouragement from supporters Monday. Congresswoman Kristi Noem made a stop in Sioux Falls on her “All In” statewide tour. Noem has a background in…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – A small school in southern Sioux Falls is full of students and staff with big hearts. As they get ready for summer break, the kids are learning one more valuable lesson. During the final week of school at Westside Christian, students have a special assignment: write a sweet, encouraging note, which will pair quite nicely with…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – When you donate blood, you have an incredible and direct impact on the lives of local patients and hospitals. From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Community Blood Bank will be parked outside of Hu-Hot, and Scheels to collect your blood donations. All the donations stay local to help those in need throughout the Sioux Empire….
An entrance to Lake Alvin near Harrisburg was closed off Wednesday afternoon into the evening hours after a body was discovered. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the body of a man was found by a fisherman who was at the boat dock on the west end of the lake. Details are limited. The man’s body was spotted near…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – A young family in Sioux Falls is fighting for those with incurable, often untreatable diseases. Their motivation centers around their son, who’s in a battle of his own. He’s proof that a diagnosis doesn’t have to define you. Isaac Haberman loves Legos and all things “boy.” His older sister, Jordan, is happy to play with him. …
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Tension continues between the two candidates running for Sioux Falls mayor. Paul TenHaken accused Jolene Loetscher of negative campaigning and Loetscher says TenHaken is using scare tactics. It all came to light this week when Loetscher announced she had been the target of several hacking attempts on her campaign and personal email, bank accounts and social…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two weeks from now, we should know who will be the next mayor of South Dakota’s biggest city. Paul TenHaken and Jolene Loetscher say they’re low on sleep but high on enthusiasm as they campaign for your votes. Both candidates are sporting big endorsements. For example, a number of city councilors, both past and present, have…
PIERRE, S.D. – Officials have closed I-90 from Mitchell to Sioux Falls and Interstate 29 from Brookings to Sioux Falls. Starting at 9 p.m., I-90 is now closed from Rapid City to Sioux Falls at the Marion Road exit and I-29 is closed from the North Dakota border to Sioux Falls at the I-90 interchange. Officials says conditions are quickly…
PIERRE, SD – Governor Dennis Daugaard is closing state government offices in 32 counties Friday because of the approaching blizzard. According to the Department of Public Safety, the counties covered by the governor’s order are Bennett, Brule, Buffalo, Butte, Campbell, Corson, Custer, Dewey, Fall River, Faulk, Gregory, Haakon, Hand, Harding, Hughes, Hyde, Jackson, Jones, Lawrence, Lyman, Meade, Mellette, Oglala Lakota,…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The runoff election for mayor and a city council spot in Sioux Falls is Tuesday, May 1. Paul Tenhaken’s name will appear first on the ballot in the mayor’s race, followed by Jolene Loetscher. In the runoff for the Central District seat on City Council, Zach DeBoer will be first on the ballot, followed by Curt…
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The runoff election is a clean slate, a chance for two candidates to start back at square one to win the race. But, is a candidate for mayor more likely to win if they had the most votes the first time around? Looking back at Sioux Falls’ history, the answer is no. There have been four…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – After months of campaigning, forums, and going door-to-door, candidates are finally turning the power over to voters on Tuesday. Six candidates want to be the next mayor of South Dakota’s biggest city, but we may not have a winner named on Tuesday night. City Clerk Tom Greco says the city is always prepared for a run-off election….
