INTERSTATE 29 HAS REOPENED IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA. STATE OFFICIALS REOPENED THE NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF I29 TUESDAY AT 3 PM. FROM EXIT 2 TO EXIT 26.
THE LANES WERE CLOSED THIS WEEK DUE TO FLOODING ALONG THE BIG SIOUX RIVER.
LOCAL ROADS AND OTHER STATE HIGHWAYS CONTINUE TO BE IMPACTED BY HIGH WATER, CLEAN UP EFFORTS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
THE MCCOOK LAKE EXIT MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CLOSURES FOR RESPONSE OPERATIONS.
South Dakota
I29 REOPENS IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA – KSCJ 1360
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Sioux Falls police are investigating after two motorcycles collided on Friday night in the western part of the city, leaving both riders dead.
According to Sgt. Jason Montgomery, at around 9:20 p.m., crews responded to North Kiwanis Avenue and West Russell Street.
There, it was discovered that two motorcyclists traveling west on Russell collided with each other just before the bridge.
Both bikes struck a metal guard rail on the south side of the road, throwing both riders from their motorcycles.
One of the riders was pronounced dead on the scene, and the second rider was later declared dead at a nearby hospital.
The names of those involved have not been released. Any additional information will be shared at Monday’s police briefing.
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Temperatures will soar into the mid-90s Saturday across the plains of South Dakota and lower elevations of northeastern Wyoming before severe weather develops. Isolated severe storms Saturday evening could bring winds gusting 60-75 mph and hail an inch or more in diameter to areas including Sheridan, Ekalaka, Alzada and Buffalo. Sunday brings a more widespread severe weather threat with gusty winds and large hail possible across the region. High-profile vehicles should use caution on I-90 as wind gusts could reach 40-45 mph.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – South Dakota teens are heading to the Black Hills this summer to build leadership skills, explore careers in agriculture, and gain hands-on experience in cooperative business through the South Dakota Farmers Union Senior Leadership State Camp.
South Dakota Farmers Union helps keep its camps affordable for farm, ranch, and rural families by subsidizing costs and providing transportation for campers.
The organization offers several camp opportunities this summer:
- State Senior Camp (Grades 7-12): June 7-12 at Storm Mountain in the Black Hills
- State Junior Camp (Ages 9-12): July 19-22 at Camp Byron near Huron
- Day Camps (Ages 6-12): Held at locations across South Dakota
Youth leaders also play an active role in helping plan camp activities.
For more information or to register, visit sdfu.org or contact Karla Hofhenke at Karla@sdfu.org.
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