South Dakota
Road closures in Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties: What we know so far
As sections of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha and Lincoln county are put under ongoing flash flood warnings, flood warnings and flood watches, roads in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area are closing.
A flood watch is in effect through 7 a.m. Saturday for all of southeastern South Dakota, and a flood warning is currently in effect for the following areas until 7:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls:
- Portions of northwest Iowa, including the following counties, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O`Brien, Osceola and Sioux
- Southwest Minnesota, including the following county, Nobles
- And southeast South Dakota, including the following counties, Lincoln, Turner and Union
“Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area over the next 24 hours,” the flood warning states. Heavier rain, with a risk of severe storms is expected after 5 p.m. Friday.
Locations that will experience flooding include: Sioux Falls, Sioux Center, Sheldon, Canton, Sibley, Rock Rapids, Beresford, Parker, Harrisburg, Tea, Rock Valley, Hull, Lennox, Sanborn, George, Centerville, Worthing, Larchwood, Inwood and Viborg.
Here’s what we know so far about area road closures.
Road Closures in Lincoln County:
The Lincoln County Highway Department says no travel is advised in Lincoln County due to flooding on roads.
Canton
The Canton Police Department says to avoid these roads. It’s working on compiling a full list of road closures.
- North Cedar
- 4th Street
- North Lincoln Street
- 3 to 4 miles north on North Dakota Street
- North Bridge Street
- Noid Road
Highway 18 has been opened back up, but the department says to proceed with caution.
Tea:
The Tea City Facebook says to avoid Gateway Boulevard when leaving or coming to Tea, as the road is down to one lane.
West of Canton and south of Worthing:
These roads are closed due to flooding until further notice, says South Dakota 511, the South Dakota Department of Transportation road conditions webpage:
- South I-29 to SD-11 North
- U.S 18 West Exit 59 to U.S 18 East Exit 62
- 0.25 miles north of SD-44 Exit 64 to US 18 West Exit 59
Road Closures in Minnehaha County:
The Minnehaha County Highway Department says multiple roads have begun to flood, and conditions are expected to become worse as the rain continues.
County Highway 121 (478th Avenue or Eros Road) is closed south of 252nd Street, according to the Minnehaha County Highway Department. NWS has reported standing water on I-29 south of Sioux Falls.
The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office posted photos from the intersection of 478th Avenue and 252nd Street and Hartford Turtle Creek Park, where the roads have completely flooded.
Sioux Falls:
These roads are closed according to a post on X from the City of Sioux Falls:
- 12th Street is closed from Sertoma Avenue to LaMesa Avenue
- Madison Street is closed at LaMesa Avenue
- Charger Circle south of 69th Street
- 41st Street at Cliff Avenue near Interstate 229
Lennox:
Road closed barricades are being placed at Boynton Avenue and Cherry, West 1st and Cleveland, and West 4th and Cleveland. Please proceed with caution, says the City of Lennox Facebook.
What to do if you encounter closed roads:
“If there’s any barricades up because the road is closed, don’t go across those,” said Tim Masters, a hydro-meteorological technician with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. “The water might be deeper than you think.”
All caregivers in the state can access free resources at home
PIERRE, S.D., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –The South Dakota Department of Human Services (SD DHS) has partnered with Trualta, the leading online learning and support platform for family caregivers, to offer South Dakota caregivers free education and support. Caregivers can sign up at sd-caregivers.trualta.com.
“SD DHS’s Division of Long Term Services and Supports is excited to offer on-demand trainings and resources to help families and caregivers build the skills and confidence to provide care for their loved ones at home,” said Lesley Farmen, Administration of Community Living (ACL) Program Administrator and State Dementia Coordinator.
Trualta’s innovative education platform offers short lessons on many caregiver skills, including fall prevention, medication management, and bathing. It also offers virtual support groups and webinars. Trualta helps families caring for loved ones with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, an intellectual or developmental disability, heart disease, diabetes, a recent stroke, and more.
“We are thrilled to offer our family caregiver education platform in South Dakota,” said Jonathan Davis, Trualta CEO. “This is a significant step forward in our mission to empower caregivers with invaluable knowledge and support, deepening our commitment to help as many caregivers as possible to better manage challenging care situations at home.”
There are an estimated 80,000 unpaid family caregivers in South Dakota, and they are at risk for anxiety, depression, and burnout. To learn more visit sd-caregivers.trualta.com.
About the South Dakota Department of Human Services
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Human Services (SD DHS) is to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and those who are aging. Department staff work with individuals, families, and SD DHS partners to help individuals learn about available services and how to access them. In partnership with its stakeholders and through its five divisions, SD DHS helps individuals meet the goals they set for the life they want.
About Trualta
Trualta is the leading family caregiver education and support platform, helping caregivers build skills, improve confidence, and feel less isolated. It offers on-demand articles and videos, and virtual support groups, to help improve at-home care and reduce caregiver burnout. Trualta partners with healthcare payers and providers, and government and social service organizations to bring its evidence-based offering to families.
CONTACT: Allison Becker, [email protected]
SOURCE South Dakota Department of Human Services
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Former South Dakota State Jackrabbit Baylor Scheierman was the last pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, selected by the Boston Celtics 30th overall.
Scheierman spent three years at South Dakota State before transferring to Creighton, spending two years in Omaha. Scheierman started 35 games for the Bluejays last season, shooting about 45% from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc.
Scheierman will be joining a Celtics team coming off its 18th NBA Championship, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. Scheierman is the ninth former Jackrabbit to be selected in the NBA Draft, and the first since Nate Wolters was selected in 2013.
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – After a two-year closure, the South Dakota Air and Space Museum is back in business.
On Wednesday, June 26, the museum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their reopening.
Airmen, Ellsworth community leaders, and others came to the museum Wednesday morning for the reopening.
After a two-year closure, visitors can expect to see several renovations to the museum.
Those include adding large artifacts, artwork, and a banner.
Airmen and veterans who walked through the reopened doors could experience a renewed sense of pride and nostalgia as they took in the renovations around the museum.
“It recognizes the contributions of all kinds of people and their commitment to the nation and to the Air Force. You come here to see the history and hopefully leave feeling the heritage,” 28th Bomb Wing Historian John Moyes said.
The ceremony included a moment of silence, singing of “The U.S. Air Force” song, and a ribbon cutting to officially reopen the museum.
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