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National Weather Service issues radar-detected Tornado Warnings in north central South Dakota (Audio)
ABERDEEN, S.D.–The National Weather Service office in Aberdeen was busy last night keeping an eye on a line of severe thunderstorms moving through their coverage area. Forecaster Megan Mulford says several tornado warnings were issued for some areas of north central South Dakota…. There were also Severe Thunderstorm Warnings...
Strong Storms and Heavy Rain Possible into Tuesday – Storm Center PM Update: Monday, May 20
Though we did get a small break in the action earlier this morning to the southeast, not everyone has been as fortunate…as rain and a few storms have been coming along in a line from Aberdeen to Pine Ridge. The quiet time to the southeast won’t be lasting for...
Vikings Ride 4 Run 1st to Victory; Tornadoes Season Ends
Casselton, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The Oakes Tornadoes season came to a close at the Region 1 Tournament as they fell to the Kindred-Richland Vikings by a final score of 7-1. The Tornadoes bats started off cold through the first 5 innings of play as they’d only get one baserunner in those first innings via walk. There’d be 6 Tornado strikeouts as well through the first 5.
Benefit curling tournament coming to Sioux Falls next month
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The curling clubs of Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Yankton, and Brookings announced a benefit curling tournament to take place at the Scheels IcePlex in Sioux Falls in June. The Lloyd Green Benespiel will take place from June 7 through 9 and will feature 32...
Watertown, Aberdeen Central among 11 area teams playing for state-tournament berths
Eleven area teams, including Class AA Watertown and Aberdeen Central, will play in SoDak 16 state-qualifying games on Tuesday. Sixteen teams each in Class AA, A and B will play in one-game matchups, with the winners qualifying for the state tournament May 30-June 1 at Aberdeen. Watertown is the No. 9 seed in Class...
Strikeouts Plague Tornadoes; Grovers Advance
Casselton, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The Oakes Tornadoes struggled to get much offense going as Grayson Dockter struck out 14 to lead the Oak Grove Grovers to a first round victory winning 6-1. The scoring would get started for the Grovers in the 2nd inning as they’d get Elliott Butenhoff...
Two new Touchstone Energy Who Powers You finalists
We’re just 2 weeks from announcing the winner in the Touchstone Energy Who Powers You contest for 2024. Touchstone Energy Cooperatives within East River Electric Cooperative’s service territory are shining a spotlight on people who are doing good work behind-the-scenes. Today, via ZOOM, we spoke with Community Advocate...
Nearly 100 attend Leadercast seminar at Barnett Center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A rather unique motivational business conference happened Friday at Northern State University. Nearly 100 people from the business sector and the general public showed up at the Barnett Center to watch business motivational speakers at the annual Leadercast seminar. This program has been...
Aberdeen Area Humane Society having a very active May
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Aberdeen Area Humane Society is having a very active month with three major programs going on, including volunteer dog walking. Elaine Schaible is the area Humane Society manager who says the Sunday-only arrangement went so well that volunteer dog walking has been expanded to Friday and Saturday.
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