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From Will it Waffle to Can it Candy
This journey began many months ago with a little segment called “Will it Waffle”, which, of course, evolved into a fizzier version called, “Could it Carbonate?”. And of course, in true Ashley & Mitchell style, they couldn’t stop there, so they then introduced viewers to “Should it Sandwich?”
Brookings facility using natural gas from cattle manure is first of several planned by utility
BROOKINGS, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) — A new facility sending renewable natural gas made from dairy cattle manure to local energy customers could be the first of several such plants, a utility company said Monday while celebrating Earth Day. Natural gas is mostly methane. It’s typically extracted by fracking...
How a daughter’s death saved the life of a friend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This National Donate Life Month, a Brookings family is mourning the loss of their daughter, while also celebrating the lives she saved. Hiedi Slayton was a 34-year-old who loved fishing, swimming and bowling, making friends everywhere she went. “She’s pretty laid back, but stubborn....
Jacks earn Sunday split but win series
BROOKINGS, S.D. (SDSU) — South Dakota State pushed a run across in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 2 to earn a split of a Sunday doubleheader against Summit League-leading St. Thomas with a 4-3 victory at Erv Huether Field. The Jackrabbit victory, which secured a two-games-to-one advantage in the weekend series, came […]
Rapid City Stevens, Dell Rapids earn Sunday wins
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Rapid City Stevens and Brookings split their Sunday doubleheader, while Dell Rapids claimed two wins over Tea Area. The second-ranked Raiders defeated the Bobcats 12-9 in the first game of the day. The host bobcats salvaged the split with a 3-1 victory in the second game. In Class ‘A,’ top-ranked […]
Movie Theatre Day: A visit to Dells Theatre
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - April 23 is Movie Theatre Day, and the Dells Theatre in Dell Rapids has been a staple of the community for over 80 years. The theatre opened in 1938, and Brian Anderson is the fourth owner of the business. “It’s a labor of...
Say hello to this year’s SD Principal of the Year
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) – Good educators are all around us. Now one South Dakota principal is being honored for his years of dedication to preparing students for the future. “He develops relationships with staff, students, community,” George S. Mickelson Middle School Assistant Principal Matt Christie said. “His promotion...
Hundreds gather for funeral of Brookings’ teen
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO)–On Friday many people in the Brookings community came together to celebrate the life of a young teen killed in a bus crash one week ago. Molly Yoder’s family invited a KELOLAND news crew to be there for the funeral as they remembered who she was and shared some of her great faith.
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