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The 8 Best Shorts for Runners With Thick Thighs
We risked dreaded thigh chafing testing several shorts to find the best ones for thick-thighed runners From Best Half Tight to Best High-Waisted, these are the eight friction-free men’s and women’s shorts we loved Inseam lengths and type of...

New Sioux Falls school board members raised $18K on their campaigns
Though Sioux Falls’ school board election was seven weeks ago, new post-election campaign finance reports that were due June 24 show the two winning candidates raised more than $18,000 across their campaigns. Winning candidates Nan Kelly and...

Iowa woman sentenced for stealing $1.78 million from South Dakota CPS
An Iowa woman was sentenced to 13 years in a South Dakota prison for stealing $1.78 million in state and federal funds, according to a news release from the South Dakota Attorney General's office. Lonna Carroll, 68 of Algona, Iowa, is a former...

48th Ringneck Softball Tournament kicks off
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Softball diamonds across Sioux Falls are busy this Fourth of July weekend with a holiday tradition firing up today. Opening ceremonies for the 48th Annual Ringneck Softball Tournament were held this afternoon...

Rapid City Police Department and Children’s Home Society partners to help community
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Police Department and Children’s Home Society work together to better the community. Ben Parrow, Rapid City Police Department’s Community Engagement Officer, and Marty Krause, Children’s Home Society’s...

Sioux Falls man in custody after downtown assault; victim in critical condition
SIOUX FALLS — One person is hospitalized and another is in jail after police say an assault downtown left a woman in critical condition. Shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, June 30, police in Sioux Falls were called to an area under the Eighth Street...

Are These the Most Beautiful South Dakota Lakes?
Because South Dakota is what is often referred to as a "landlocked" state, people forget just how much shoreline we have in our state. Some research indicates that because of our numerous lakes and rivers, the state has more shoreline than the...
Sioux Falls Airport expansion on track for August construction
The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is moving forward with the first phase of an expansion that will open the possibility of more flights to more places for area travelers. The City Council on Tuesday gave its blessing for the Airport Authority to...

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
The VA issued 128 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 63 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.Loans issued...

Who is eligible for WIC in South Dakota?
New income guidelines for the Women, Infants and Children program took effect July 1, the South Dakota Department of Health said in a news release. The program, often shortened to WIC, provides eligible participants with healthy food, nutrition...

The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: July 3, 2025
To subscribe, please click here Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy editions Sports Editor Matt Daniels with a look at what's happening around the area: Chris Tamas begins his ninth season as the Illinois volleyball coach...

Road Rage Incident Sparks Heated Tensions In Northeast Sioux Falls
We've all heard the expression "Crazy from the Heat." Perhaps the recent heatwave, which has had a grip on the Sioux Empire, played a part in a road rage incident that happened in Sioux Falls over the weekend. Dakota News Now is reporting that a...

Over 100 Days Later, South Dakota Dog Finds Loving New Home
Someone in Minnesota, Iowa, or South Dakota just adopted one of the sweetest four-legged friends around. Pearl is a 5-year-old German Sheppard/Greyhound mix who was waiting for her "furever" home at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for over 100...
South Dakota Diamond Report: Parkston, Wagner lead Mitchell region in wins through June
With July 4, the unofficial midpoint of the summer sporting calendar, quickly approaching, the 100th American Legion baseball season is well underway. Some teams have packed more than a dozen contests into the opening month of play, while others...

Ashamed of the USA?! Media’s 21 Worst Anti-American Outbursts
The vast majority of Americans are spending this Independence Day weekend taking pride in their country as they celebrate the freedoms established by the Founding Fathers. However, there are some journalists who are embarrassed by the USA. Some of...

The Post 22 Hardhats stay undefeated in the Firecracker tournament.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The Post 22 Hardhats have been putting together a perfect tournament, and they keep the ball rolling here tonight with their third straight win. Also, the Post 22 18u team played in their game, and after a weather delay,...

South Dakota to push ahead with age verification law following SCOTUS opinion
The Supreme Court ruling upholding Texas’ age verification requirement for porn sites has set the stage for a wave of legislation in the U.S. Up first is South Dakota, where an age verification law is set to take effect today. It requires any site...

South Dakota Unified Judicial System unveils new mission, vision and strategic plan to guide state court system
Starting July 1, 2025, a new mission, vision and strategic plan will serve as a roadmap to guide the Unified Judicial System (UJS) in serving the citizens of South Dakota with fairness, integrity and excellence. UJS began work on the new strategic...

The best US job markets in 2025
When job hunting, thinking about where to look for job openings can be just as important as who the employer is. Certain locations provide not only more opportunities but also chances to have a better lifestyle and work-life balance. With that in...

Chutes sweep Sioux Falls West
Staff Reports BROOKINGS – The Brookings Chutes swept a junior legion baseball doubleheader against Sioux Falls West on Tuesday afternoon at Bob Shelden Field. Brookings won game one 8-4 and then took game two 15-5 in six innings. The Chutes are...