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High school seniors honored at Scholar of the Year Banquet
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (159+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - Throughout the entire 2025-2026 school year, Dakota News Now has introduced you to some high school seniors who go above and beyond in the classroom and in their activities, in our Scholar of the Week segments....
Sioux Falls high school student to compete in Poetry National Finals
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (238+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - A senior student at Washington High School in Sioux Falls will take the stage at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, D. C. Damien Deen won first place at South Dakota's Poetry Out Loud state…...
Sioux Falls dads learn new skill sets while local club provides community
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (332+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - A group of dads recently traded tools for hair ties through a unique event that taught them how to style and braid their daughters" hair. Not only did it teach practical skills, but some say…...
Boys & Girls Club hosting annual raffle
1+ week, 5+ day ago (206+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - The Boys & Girls Club Northern Plains is hosting its annual charity raffle! Chandler Holland, Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains Director of Development, stopped by Dakota News Now to tell us more about the…...
Augustana University adding Bachelor of Music program
2+ week, 3+ day ago (160+ words) Dakota News Now SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - The Augustana School of Music has announced the implementation of the new Bachelor of Music (B. M.) program in fall 2026. "Every major school of music has a B. M. degree in performance," explained Dr. Peter Folliard,…...
Givenday" at Northern State University happening on April 1
2+ week, 5+ day ago (64+ words) dakotanewsnow. com SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - Foundations at colleges and universities play a major role in the success of the institution. On Wednesday, April 1, Northern State University will take on that challenge of asking donors for financial help. The…...
Children's Home Society receives COA accreditation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (235+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - Children's Home Society has officially received accreditation from the Council of Accreditation. "Achieving COA accreditation reflects the strength of our programs and the dedication of our staff," said President and CEO Michelle Lavallee. "It reaffirms…...
SDSU establishes center to advance AI literacy for students
3+ week, 1+ day ago (143+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota State University has announced the establishment of the Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies to integrate AI initiatives across the university's curriculum. Senator Mike Rounds has secured $750, 000 in federal appropriations under the…...
USF celebrates an impactful 10th year of GIVE2 COO
3+ week, 3+ day ago (580+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - This week, the University of Sioux Falls is celebrating the final totals of its annual giving days. In the tenth year of the giving initiative, GIVE2 COO, the university says it's helping support even more students....
Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week: Clark senior like to challenge himself
3+ week, 5+ day ago (251+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. (Dakota News Now) - As the student body president at Clark High School, Lincoln Reidburn reads the daily announcements. "Something I've implemented this year was the quote of the day. I read a quote every single day. And this…...