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Rapid City local wins South Dakota Lottery jackpot on ‘605 Day’

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – June 5 is known as ‘605 Day’ in South Dakota, referring to the state’s area code in phone numbers.
One lucky individual purchased a South Dakota Lottery ticket on 605 Day at the Orchard Meadows Common Cents gas station and won a jackpot of $137,037. The gas station on Highway 44 just south of Elk Vale Road is one of the area’s biggest. Some employees hadn’t heard about the big win yet, and they said they were thrilled to hear that the winning ticket came from their workplace.
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SOSD State Summer Games to be held at USD, SF Torch Run happening May 28

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The 2025 State Summer Games for the South Dakota Special Olympics are set for May 30 and 31 in Vermillion.
SOSD State Summer Games:
Over 1,500 athletes, coaches, and unified partners will compete at USD.
Competitions include volleyball, powerlifting, swimming, soccer, and track and field.
Volleyball, powerlifting, swimming, and soccer competitions will take place on Friday, May 30, and track and field events at the Lillibridge Track Complex on Saturday, May 31.
Volunteers are an important part of the event. You can find available volunteer opportunities for the event here.
To learn more about State Summer Games, visit sosd.org.
Sioux Falls Torch Run:
The Sioux Falls Torch run will be on May 28 at 11:00 am.
The “Flame of Hope” will be carried from the Sioux Falls Police Department to Falls Park.
“The awareness and funds raised through the Torch Run have created a movement and helped provide new opportunities, competitions, and programs for the athletes of Special Olympics. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our law enforcement volunteers across the state,” said South Dakota Law Enforcement East River Assistant Director and Patrol Sergeant for the Watertown Police Department, Scott Price.
You can check out the South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run on Facebook by clicking here.
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