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“I’m not sure how you’re supposed to be feeling three weeks after something like this, but I’d say I feel pretty darn good.” In Kendra Brouwer’s case, “something like this” is nothing less than coming within a breath and a heartbeat of losing her life. The Sioux Falls wife, mother of two and business owner […]
Weeks after her life was saved, Kendra Brouwer sees each day as an opportunity Read More »
Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at [email protected]. Love this, George McGovern Middle School and friends. The McGovern Memories programs brings business leaders and Sioux Falls police together with McGovern students to create positive
School news you’ll love: McGovern Memories, kindness wins, 31 million steps Read More »
The plan is to open swimming pools in the city of Sioux Falls as normal this season, Mayor Paul TenHaken said. “We’re making all the plans for the pools to be open this year,” he said. “Start planning your summers around pools being open and ready.” The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is starting to
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Google is honoring a Native American activist who was born on the Yankton Indian Reservation on what would have been her 145th birthday in today’s Google Doodle. The logo on Google’s home page changes to celebrate holidays, anniversaries and the lives of famous artists, pioneers and scientists. Today, it features artwork of Yankton Dakota writer,
Today’s Google Doodle has South Dakota connection Read More »
We’re willing to bet we’d all learn something from a trip to South Dakota’s African American History Museum. And now, you can check it out at the Washington Pavilion, where it just reopened on the first floor with a new look and new exhibits. “The existing exhibits got a face-lift – we got new paint,
South Dakota African American History Museum has upgraded home, new exhibits Read More »
Ice skating downtown just took a huge step forward thanks to a $2 million donation. Sioux Falls business owners Garry and Dianne Jacobson are pledging to donate $2 million toward an ice ribbon at Falls Park West, along with an all-inclusive playground. “We really think it’s a special day for our parks system but also
$2 million donation could bring ice skating, new playground downtown Read More »
If Joey Hanley had left work at 2 p.m. when he usually gets off instead of closer to 3:30 p.m. If two women hadn’t been walking along East Sixth Street, despite a temperature barely above 20 degrees. If another man hadn’t pulled over at exactly the right time with exactly the right tool. This story
As strangers converged on a winter street, a life was saved Read More »
Travis Freeborn wasn’t going to let his favorite restaurants close before he tried to do something about it. He remembers the day it all started: March 17, 2020. “I’m pretty sure a bunch of restaurants in town started closing their dine-in room,” said Freeborn, who grew up in Iowa and came to Sioux Falls for
How one man’s goal of supporting restaurants grew to a group of thousands Read More »
Just in time for Valentine’s Day: New shape-shifting, super-smart fish with a “cuddle” in their name – and the chance to name a cockroach after your ex.
Newest fish at Butterfly House & Aquarium can change colors, shape and recognize faces Read More »
By John Hult, for Pigeon605 The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy on musicians. Venues shuttered, weekly events in spaces like the Levitt Shell were canceled, festivals were suspended, and touring to promote new music was off the table. But some musicians made the best of the seclusion, drawing inspiration from the circumstances or pushing themselves
Musicians’ pandemic collaboration leads to future album Read More »