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Sioux City and McCook Lake clean-up underway

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NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — We have an update in North Sioux City.

In a news release from the city, power has been restored to Suncoast Drive and temporary roads have been completed. No access order remains in effect on Northshore Drive and Penrose Drive.

Power is also being worked on so people can light their homes in the McCook Lake area, while the lake itself is to remain closed as per GFP regulation.

Temporary gas services are expected to light residents by the end of June 30.

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Penrose Drive is working on temporary sewage replacements.

To read the full press release, click here.



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Two-motorcycle crash in western Sioux Falls leaves two dead

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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.

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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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Hot weekend ahead with severe storm threat across region

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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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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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