South Dakota
Recently rebranded non-profit holding fundraiser to extend reach in SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A non-profit organization that provides mental health support to teenagers and college students is rebranding.
Long Live MC is changing its name to Better South Dakota to extend its reach in the state and raise awareness for mental health.
The non-profit was created to honor the life of Manny Christopher.
Better South Dakota will focus on three missions: a scholarship, counseling, and a faith program.
This Saturday is Better SD’s first event at the El Riad Shrine, as they host a Counseling for Kids fundraiser. The event will award a scholarship to a public school in the Sioux Falls community.
“Being a safe space at school that allows students to know it’s okay to not be okay and to be able to provide those resources is something I am really excited about. Ultimately, I feel in every school, public school, the counseling program is what’s lacking, not that counselors themselves are lacking, but just funding and resources they have available to them. Being able to be a little part in that and provide some resources where they can utilize the funds,” said board member McKenzie Erickson.
“We still have Manny as the foundation. Long Live MC is still where we came from and we will never forget that. The only reason we exist is because of Long Live MC but the reason for Better SD is we wanted to expand our reach, open our arms out, and be able to touch anyone and everyone in the state of SD making a difference in raising awareness for mental health,” said Manny Christopher’s brother Denet.
The Counseling for Kids fundraiser at the El Riad Shrine is open to the public and will have an auction, keynote speaker, and scholarship presentation.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the name of the woman who was killed in a fatal crash in Minnehaha County last week.
64-year-old Patricia Archambeau of Mitchell died on January 5 due to her injuries in a crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday, January 3.
Archambeau’s 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on I-90 near mile marker 379, about four miles west of Humboldt, when she attempted to pull off on the side of the road.
At the same time, the Traverse was struck by a semi-truck, also traveling eastbound, and pulling a trailer. The truck continued driving east after the crash and has yet to be located.
On Sunday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol released two images of the semi-truck suspected of hitting Archambeau’s Traverse. The two photos were taken on I-29 near 41st Street in Sioux Falls at 2:25 a.m., about 12 minutes after the crash west of Humboldt.
Highway Patrol is seeking more information about a red Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck, missing its passenger-side headlight. If anyone has information, they’re asked to contact Highway Patrol at 605-367-5700.
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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cameron Fens scored 23 points as South Dakota beat Denver 82-72 on Saturday.
Fens also contributed 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Coyotes (9-9, 1-2 Summit League). Isaac Bruns scored 20 points while going 8 of 12 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Gabe Oldham led the Pioneers (8-11, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Denver also got 19 points from Zane Nelson. Carson Johnson also put up 11 points and six assists.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.
In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.
According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.
The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.
Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.
If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.
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