What Every South Dakotan Should Know About Winter Weather Alerts

Summer in Sioux Falls is something special. We get a nice Goldilocks summer, not too hot or too humid. Sure, we can hit the 90s, but not for long. And compared to our friends just about 100 miles south in Omaha, our humidity is very nice. The...

Ep. 784: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXXXVIII

00:00:07 Speaker 1: It's media podcast. Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia, the only game show where conservation always wins. I'm your host, Brody Henderson, and today I'm joined by Steven Ornella, Spencer Newhart, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Logan...

Philip Dahle

April 5, 1939-Oct. 26, 2025 Sioux Falls, S.D. Philip Dahle, age 86, currently living in Sioux Falls, SD formerly of Minot, ND, died October 26, 2025 in the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD. Philip was born April 5, 1939, in Minot, ND to...

Four area squads advance as lower seeds in first round of South Dakota high school football playoffs

Across the 32 South Dakota high school football playoff first-round games played on Thursday night, four lower-seeded teams emerged victorious. Coincidentally, all four are from the Mitchell Republic coverage region. For double-digit seeds Winner...

Ep. 427: Houndations - Developing Well-Trained Dogs the Right Way with Josh Miller

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Hey, everybody, Welcome to the Foundation's podcast. I'm your host Tony Peterson, and today I'm chatting with my good buddy Josh Miller, owner of Riverstone Kennels and all around badass dog trainer. Look, this is a fun one for...

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the "Other Services (except Public Administration)" industry in South Dakota during 2024?

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...

10 Airbnbs in South Dakota Perfect for Your First Trip to the State

South Dakota doesn’t have a strong reputation for travel. Relegated to ‘flyover country’ like other Midwestern states located on the Great Plains, it’s often overlooked. Videos by TravelAwaits The capital city of Pierre has a population of just...

S.D. pheasant season opens with big numbers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — This year’s pheasant season has some big shoes to fill, and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department says it just might. The pheasant season, which runs from Oct. 18 to Jan. 31, depends largely on the brooding season...

Cancer trial gives Mitchell patient a way to give back

MITCHELL — When Sara Kind-Peterson, of Hitchcock, was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer last year, she immediately began searching for the best care available — and ways to help future patients who might face the same battle. “I have...

Rapid City is in for a wild ride this winter - How to prepare

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - You might have felt that chill in the air this week... That means that--although fall is here--winter is close behind. Although the forecast and current weather appear relatively mild at the moment, we expect conditions...

Rapid City parks master plan has strong emphasis on community input

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A master plan for Rapid City’s parks has been under development since March. On Wednesday, the Parks & Recreation Department hosted an open house to make sure they continue to meet the needs of people in KOTA Territory....

Iowa State prepares for dual meets against South Dakota State and South Dakota

Iowa State University's women's swimming and diving team is set to compete in two dual meets in South Dakota this week. The Cyclones, who currently have a record of 0-3, will first face South Dakota State on Thursday, October 24 at 5 p.m. in...

South Dakota Gridiron Report: What does a simulation say about the state high school football playoffs?

Brackets are set, and high school football playoffs are upon us in South Dakota. With the first-round games set to kick off Thursday, important questions are swirling. How strong are the favorites? Who is an under-seeded dark horse poised to make...

Can the US and Canada revive Keystone XL?

The Keystone XL oil pipeline has been dead for years — but leaders of Canada and the United States are mulling a revival of the cross-border project. Any plan will depend, in part, on cooling a trade war between the two countries. Canadian Prime...

Ross Hodge is West Virginia’s fourth coach in four seasons and has a tall task with a rebuilt roster

West Virginia (19-13, 10-10 Big 12) The Mountaineers have their fourth coach in four seasons and they have undergone a… West Virginia (19-13, 10-10 Big 12) The Mountaineers have their fourth coach in four seasons and they have undergone a roster...

October 28th High School Volleyball Roundup: STM Stages Huge Comeback Against Comets

With the Region 8A title on the line, St. Thomas More pulled of a comeback for the ages against Rapid City Christian. After the Comets won the first two sets, the Cavaliers rallied to win the next three, winning the deciding 5th set 15-8. The win...

New Bible school puts vocations front and center for kids and parents

By Marcus Ashlock The Holy Spirit speaks to us in many ways or forms: through the internal prompts of our hearts, or even other people’s words and wisdom. The challenge is learning how to hear God when he speaks to us and recognize those moments...

Open House Highlights Vision for Rapid City's Park System

Rapid City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been developing a comprehensive master plan for the city’s parks since March, aiming to ensure the system continues to serve the needs of residents. The department held an open house yesterday to...

How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in South Dakota during 2024?

Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

South Dakota Red Cross says Alaska flood survivors in urgent need of help

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakotans are stepping up to help storm survivors in Alaska where homes have been swept away by devastating flooding following Typhoon Halong. According to the American Red Cross South Dakota, seven team members from...