South Dakota
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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The annual South Dakota Department of Transportation snowplow naming contest is back.
Officials say it’s a chance to give a personal flair to the plows that keep the state’s roads clear every winter.
Anyone can submit a name online. DOT staff choose one winner for each of its 12 geographic districts.
Some past winning names include Thaw Enforcement, Frost and the Flurrious and Plowabunga.
This is the sixth year the state has held the naming contest. Officials say the state receives an average of around 700 submissions each year.
“Each winter, South Dakotans place their trust in the SDDOT to keep our state highways open. From families traveling statewide for recreational purposes to truck drivers transporting goods that fuel our economy, everyone depends on a reliable and safe public transportation system,” said Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt. “Last winter, SDDOT introduced a new text notification service that provides subscribers with direct updates for any winter-related Interstate closure. This free service builds upon our SD511 system, making it even easier for drivers to access current information seamlessly.”
The contest is open through Dec. 12.
As part of the contest, the DOT also created snowplow and winter driving awareness coloring sheets, crossword puzzles and word finds for families and classrooms. New materials are available for download on the contest page.
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