The remains of a woman found dead on a reservation in southwestern South Dakota in January has been identified as Michelle Elbow Shield, a Sioux woman who went missing more than a year ago. Elbow Shield’s body was discovered on the state’s Pine Ridge Reservation in January, according to the forensics laboratory that helped solve…
Married for nearly 7 decades, these 2 lovebirds still say “I do” every night – CBS News Watch CBS News On this Valentine’s Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with this nightly ritual of song. Steve Hartman has…
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration. Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is heading towards a vote on confirming South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, placing her at the head of a sprawling agency that will be essential to both national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to squash illegal immigration. Republicans were determined to barrel through on Noem’s…
With just moments left before he leaves office, President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents. Peltier was denied parole as recently as July and wasn’t eligible for parole again until 2026. He was serving life in prison for the…
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton announced the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation will receive $690,327 in funding to expand its transit operations, including the addition of vehicles for new routes and weekend hours to ensure continued transit services for tribal members in northeastern South Dakota. This expansion project will help…
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Codington County Commissioners have approved a Facility Use Agreement and Pet Addendum with the American National Red Cross. The agreement will allow the Codington County Extension Complex to be used during emergencies. Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado and Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf presented the agreement to the Commissioners. Delgado explained…
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} During this week’s Codington County Commissioners meeting, a series of motions were approved to transfer $70,500 from the Commissioners Contingency Fund to various budgets to make them “whole.” Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten explains more to the Commissioners… Your browser does not support the audio element. The first motion, made by…
Two groups of Native American horse riders are on their way to Mankato from from Nebraska and South Dakota, with both slated to gather downtown Dec. 26 to remember the 38 Dakota men who were hanged after the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. The Mankato Healing and Reconciliation Ride set out Dec. 10 from Fort Thompson…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The holidays are known as a time for family, friends and great food. There are some steps you can take to have a healthier holiday season. In this Avera Medical Minute, Avera registered dietician Bridgette Bienias discusses portion control and whether or not you should avoid certain foods….