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Furniture Mission expands, helps flood victims in SD, IA & MN

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2 years ago

June 27, 2024

Furniture Mission expands, helps flood victims in SD, IA & MN

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A local nonprofit is increasing its scope to help families devastated by flooding.

There are so many people in the area who have lost everything that makes their house a home because of flooding and the Furniture Mission is expanding to help.

There’s something special about living in this part of the world.

“We have that Midwest nice, always wanting to help out and be a helping hand to those that are in need,” said Executive Director and CEO Janean Michalove.

The Furniture Mission is reaching beyond its South Dakota service area and Michalove said their team decided to include more who are starting over.

“All of northwest Iowa and parts of Minnesota for families who have lost everything by flooding,” Michalove said.

If you have extra furniture, this could be the time to share.

“Donating couches, beds. Any household furniture items are always needed. Coffee tables and end tables and lamps, pots and pans and dishes and silverware,” Michalove said.

A Furniture Mission truck can pick up what you don’t need and deliver items to those who do.

Eighty-eight-year-old volunteer Dale Thorpe sees the whole team as a caring group.

“People here are super nice. They’re special and they’re my friends I’ve been doing it; I’m in my fourth year,” Thorpe explained.

On the deliveries, Thorpe sees the gratitude of those receiving furniture. He recalled a man who requested items for his kids and pregnant wife. On delivery day, Thorpe realized the man’s call to the Furniture Mission was among the last calls of his life.

While many fundraisers are underway, the established local non-profits are ensuring donations get to the right place.

“Trusting a nonprofit to step up to help you to decentralize those types of donations, on a great channel to make sure that we’re getting everybody what they need and getting everybody back to back in action,” Michalove said.

If you’re in need, you can contact 211 in South Dakota and they can connect you with help from the Furniture Mission and other local nonprofits in Sioux Falls.

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Hot weekend ahead with severe storm threat across region

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2 hours ago

June 6, 2026

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Hot weekend ahead with severe storm threat across region

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.

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South Dakota Farmers Union camps give youth leadership and agriculture experience

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13 hours ago

June 5, 2026

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South Dakota Farmers Union camps give youth leadership and agriculture experience

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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SD Lottery Millionaire for Life winning numbers for June 4, 2026

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23 hours ago

June 5, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 4 drawing

06-13-19-28-34, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life 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.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

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