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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...
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...
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.
A Mythical State Of Mind: 80 Years of Boys State in Aberdeen
Every year on Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of high school junior boys descend on Aberdeen for a weeklong experiment in governing a mythical 51st state during the American Legion’s Boys State. The civics camp has never been held anywhere but Aberdeen. Two Aberdeen attorney alumni shared summations of their...
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...
Sanford Aberdeen offering car seat assistance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The safe transport of children and the use of car seats are always on the minds of parents no matter where they are. In Aberdeen, parents, especially first-time parents, may get help with car seat situations. At the Sanford Medical Center, they have someone...
Solar storm affects farming equipment in the Dakotas
IPSWICH, S.D. (KFYR) - It was an awe-inspiring night for many across the country Friday as the Northern Lights took over the sky. What’s been deemed by scientists as the biggest solar storm in 20 years produced a colorful aurora borealis, but it also wreaked havoc on technology, putting many Midwest farmers a step behind Saturday.
Watertown and Aberdeen area athletes for notable performances in the past week
It's the end of another week and time to honor some of the best performers for the Watertown and Aberdeen area for May 6-12. Boaz Raderschadt, Watertown — Raderschadt recorded personal-best throws to win both the boys' shot put (57-8) and discus (165-8) on Saturday in the Eastern South Dakota Conference Track and Field Championships at Brookings.
Canadian wildfire smoke creates visibility issues in northwest South Dakota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Smoke from wildfires in Canada has begun to drift south and into the Dakota News Now viewing area. Dakota News Now Aberdeen bureau reporter Allen Scott captured footage in northwest South Dakota between Aberdeen and Redfield where visibility has been affected. It’s also anticipated...
The 70th season of racing at Casino Speedway begins with field of 68 cars
Two Watertown and two Aberdeen drivers kicked off the 70th season of racing at Casino Speedway with feature victories on Mother's Day. A field of 68 cars were on hand for opening night on Sunday with racing in all six regular classes at the local track. Mike Nichols of Watertown...
How Watertown, Aberdeen Central tennis teams finished in Class AA state finals
RAPID CITY — Sioux Falls Lincoln rolled to a 10th-straight team championship and Watertown finished sixth in the state Class AA boys tennis tournament that concluded on Friday. Lincoln topped the 14-team field with 555.5 points. Watertown took sixth at 195.5 and Aberdeen Central 11th with 49.5. Singles champions were Rocky McKenzie of Lincoln,...
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