South Dakota
Fighting South Dakota’s food desert
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/EX776NRMIBBDLMSIOSGIOOJFDM.jpg "Fighting South Dakota’s food desert")
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – In accordance with a report by South Dakota State College, 31 out of 66 counties in South Dakota determine as a meals desert, which implies they don’t simply have entry to groceries.
A meals desert may be outlined as areas with restricted entry to a grocery store, and houses with no automobile entry which are greater than a mile away from a retailer.
To beat these statistics, a starvation aid group in South Dakota is attempting to assist out these rural areas.
“We’re doing our greatest to work in each single one in all them. We’ve seen lots of enchancment in lots of them as a result of we’re in a position to present companies to neighborhood involvement that’s already occurring, like native church buildings and pantries, however have been additionally in a position to deliver our vehicles and supply meals that method too,” mentioned Kimberly Wallace, volunteer coordinator at Feeding South Dakota.
Church Response is positioned in downtown Speedy Metropolis, the place no grocery shops at the moment reside. Being one of many solely meals pantries downtown, they do issues a little bit in a different way.
“As a substitute of giving out meals as soon as a month, we give out meals as soon as every week. We’ve lots of people which are aged or disabled or residing in motels or don’t have transportation so we give them an eight-pound bag of meals that they will carry weekly, versus giving out a much bigger quantity month-to-month,” mentioned Linda Mentele, director of Church Response.
Though there are organizations which are attempting to assist meals deserts, donations may be slim.
“It’s been a problem we’re seeing much more individuals ever since COVID. We’ve had a more durable time getting meals and having the availability we’d like for the individuals which are coming in that want the meals,” mentioned Mentele.
For extra data on donating to Feeding South Dakota, click on right here.
To donate to Church Response, click on right here.
Copyright 2023 KEVN. All rights reserved.
Mount Rushmore is perhaps our most beloved national treasure here in South Dakota. Heck, they don’t call us the “Mount Rushmore State” for nothing, right?
Over two million people visit the monument every year, but most are restricted from ever getting too close. However, on special occasions, a privileged few are given the opportunity to fly aircraft directly over Mount Rushmore.
It’s safe to say no one has seen a view of the National Monument quite like this.
Amazing Drone Footage of Mount Rushmore
Credit: Polychronis Drone via YouTube
In the video from Polychronis Drone, a drone provides an up-close look at one of our most sacred landmarks. The Polychronis Drone has shot video footage from important landmarks all over planet earth, adding Mount Rushmore to its impressive resume.
Credit: Polychronis Drone via YouTube
In the video, the drone captures a unique angle of South Dakota’s most beloved landmark, flying very close to Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Jefferson.
As private drones have become more and more popular over recent years, recent laws were put into place restricting their use over U.S. landmarks, including Mount Rushmore.
To see the incredible footage from Polychronis Drone yourself, check out the video in the YouTube clip below.
LOOK: Every Kid Wanted to Go to These Famous TV and Movie Locations
Before Google Earth and instant streaming, your imagination had to do the traveling, and TV and movies were your passport. From pirate coves to suburban streets, these were the places every kid dreamed of visiting.
Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 10, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 10 drawing
05-20-28-39-42, Powerball: 13, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from May 10 drawing
05-12-19-43-47, Lucky Ball: 14
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 10 drawing
10-12-27-45-51, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from May 10 drawing
11-22-24-26-29
Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form. Our News Automation and AI team would love to hear from you. Take this survey and share your thoughts with us.
Dem elites accused of slapping small-town cops with ‘witch hunt’ fines twice their pay
Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?
Detroit Tigers stock watch: Spencer Torkelson powers up as one of AL’s top sluggers
Review: San Francisco Playhouse’s ‘Curious Incident’ dances with action and compassion
Heika’s Take: Stars take advantage of home ice, dominate in Game 3 win | Dallas Stars
-
Cleveland, OH1 week agoWho is Gregory Moore? Former divorce attorney charged for murder of Aliza Sherman in downtown Cleveland
-
News1 week agoU.S. and China Dig In on Trade War, With No Plans for Formal Talks
-
Politics1 week agoRep. Mikie Sherrill suggests third Trump impeachment as she campaigns to be next New Jersey governor
-
Politics1 week agoTrump posts AI image of himself as Pope amid Vatican's search for new pontiff
-
News1 week agoFamily statement: Rodney Hinton Jr. walked out of body camera footage meeting with CPD prior to officer death
-
News1 week agoAre Politicians Too Old? California Democrats Want to Debate an Age Cap.
-
World1 week ago‘Don’t see a major war with India, but have to be ready’: Pakistan ex-NSA
-
News1 week ago
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures jump amid jobs report beat, hopes for US-China talks