South Dakota
Biden announced as keynote speaker for South Dakota Democratic event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Former President Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker June 5 at the South Dakota Democratic Party’s McGovern Day Dinner, the party announced Saturday.
“It is an honor to welcome President Biden to South Dakota, especially during such a critical time for our country,” said Shane Merrill, the state party chairman, in a news release.
The fundraiser event will be at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls. It will include a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m. with a presidential meet and greet for photo opportunities at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the dinner will start at 7. Tickets are $125 apiece for the dinner and $250 apiece for the meet and greet, and are available for purchase online. Proceeds benefit the state party.
Other speakers at the event will include the state party’s candidate for U.S. Senate, Julian Beaudion, its candidate for U.S. House, Nikki Gronli, and its candidate for governor, Dan Ahlers. The dinner fundraiser is named for the late George McGovern, who was the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee and represented South Dakota in Congress.
The 2026 SDHSAA State Softball Championships concluded Saturday from Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. Congrats to Dakota Valley (A), Castlewood (B) and Sioux Falls Jefferson (AA) on taking home state championships.
Saturday Scores
Class AA
7/8th Place
Sioux Falls Lincoln 10, Bishop O’Gorman 8
5/6th Place
Brandon Valley 4, Rapid City Stevens 2
3/4th Place
Harrisburg 10, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 4
Championship
Sioux Falls Jefferson 11, Sioux Falls Washington 0
Class A
7/8th Place
Lennox 11, Madison 7
5/6th Place
Sioux Valley 9, Beresford 5
3/4th Place
West Central 11, Tri-Valley 1
Championship
Dakota Valley 9, Elk Point-Jefferson 6
Class B
7/8th Place
Avon 13, Florence/Henry 3
5/6th Place
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 9, Redfield 3
3/4th Place
Gayville-Volin 7, Hanson 0
Championship
Castlewood 9, McCook Central/Montrose 2
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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