Hi, and thanks for logging on! I'm a lifelong South Dakotan, in fact a lifelong eastern South Dakotan. I grew up on a farm north of Montrose, in McCook County and am a South Dakota State University grad (Go Jacks!). I lived and worked for a time in Huron after college and have lived in Sioux Falls since January of 1975. My wife's name is Sharon and we're Twins fans, although some years it isn't easy. I hope you'll keep checking my posts. We're not going to get into who's right, who's wrong or who's full of something. I'm just telling you a bit about what's going on with me.
Gene Hetland
Mitchell Teacher Up for $1 Million Prize in Worldwide Competition
Julie Olsen from Second Chance High School in Mitchell will compete for Varkey GEMS Foundation Global Teacher Prize.
Aberdeen School District Offering Free Math Classes to Parents
The Aberdeen School District is offering free math classes to parents who would like to better understand what their kids are learning.
South Dakota Train Track Blown Up in Act of Vandalism
Authorities in Central South Dakota are investigating a vandalism case in which a section of state owned rail line was blown off with an explosive.
December Sobriety Checkpoints Scheduled for Lincoln, Minnehaha, Other South Dakota Counties
South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints in fifteen counties throughout the state in December.
Watertown Man Pulls Knife on Police Checking on His Welfare
A Watertown man wound up going to jail on Wednesday after he allegedly pulled a knife on the Sioux Falls police officers who were checking his well-being.
Sioux Falls Man Faces Kidnapping Charge After Incident with Girlfriend
Officer Sam Clemens says a 29-year-old woman had been ordered to have no contact with 52-year-old Jimmy Nichols, but he says they happened to meet Wednesday morning.
Woman Killed in Sanborn County, South Dakota Crash
An 83-year-old Woonsocket woman died Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash on SD Highway 37 in Sanborn County.
South Dakota Insurance Regulator Resigns
State officials say Insurance Division Director Merle Scheiber has resigned, effective December 29.
Musings on Prices at the Gas Pump in Sioux Falls
It's worth noting that I bought gas this morning for less than $2.30 a gallon, and I have to admit I don't remember prices being that low for a long time.
Want to Be a Minnehaha County Commissioner? A Spot is Opening Up
A seat on the Minnehaha County Commission is opening up, and any county resident who is interested may apply for appointment.