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South Dakota alumnus Chris Nilsen qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics

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June 24, 2024

South Dakota alumnus Chris Nilsen qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics

South Dakota alumnus Chris Nilsen will represent Team USA in the men’s pole vault at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Nilsen is a four-time medalist on the world stage. He was one of three men to clear 19-3 (5.87m) in the Olympic Trials and secure his ticket to Paris. Sam Kendricks ended Nilsen’s streak of three-straight U.S. outdoor titles, setting a meet record with a 19-5 (5.92m) leap. Nilsen and Jacob Wooten tied for second.

Nilsen’s trophy case includes a silver medal from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, a bronze medal from the 2022 World Indoor Championships, a silver medal from the 2022 World Championships and a bronze medal from the 2023 World Championships. His personal best of 19-10 ¼ (6.05m) came during the 2022 season.

Nilsen was a three-time NCAA champion for the Coyotes. He was a seven-time All-American, taking at least bronze at each NCAA Championships held during his collegiate career. He owns South Dakota’s indoor and outdoor pole vault records.

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Wreaths laid for veterans at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery

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December 13, 2025

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Wreaths laid for veterans at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Joining in across the country, wreaths are being laid today at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery just north of Sioux Falls.

The effort is a partnership between Wreaths Across America and the Midwest Honor Flight, joining in the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America Day.

Over 640 wreaths are being placed today, and despite the snow and cold temperatures, today’s program went ahead as planned to honor those veterans and their families.

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Hispanic population thrives in one small SD town

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December 13, 2025

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Hispanic population thrives in one small SD town

PLANKINTON, S.D. – Of the just 768 people who call Plankinton home, 163 identify as Hispanic, according to the 2023 American Community Survey. That’s 1 in 5 people – far higher than the state’s total proportion of Hispanic individuals, which sits at around 4% of the population. Churches are working to provide Spanish language services […]

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VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans deserve the full story

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December 12, 2025

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VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans deserve the full story

Families in South Dakota work hard. We sacrifice a lot and ask very little from the people who govern us. We expect honesty, careful budgeting, and leadership that puts our interests above politics.

In his recent budget address, our governor painted an incomplete picture. He celebrated good results but did not explain what and who made those results possible. South Dakotans deserve more than selective storytelling. We deserve the truth.