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
Shopping Security Reminders from Sioux Falls Police
Police have some reminders for shoppers about keeping your purchases secure while you continue shopping.
Sioux Falls Police Investigating Death of Woman Found in Her Apartment
Police said Tuesday they initially classified the 39-year-old woman's case as an unattended death after finding her body Monday.
Best Option for Legal Marijuana in South Dakota is 2016 General Election Ballot
The leader of an effort to make marijuana a legal medical drug in South Dakota says the best way would be an initiated measure.
Sioux Falls Man Charged with Domestic Assault After Pulling Knife on Girlfriend
A Sioux Falls man is charged after police say he pulled a knife on his girlfriend while the two were arguing in their home.
Fire Damages Basement of Sioux Falls Home on South 2nd Avenue
A report of a structure fire brought Sioux Falls Fire Rescue crews to the 900 block of South 2nd Avenue around 1:15 AM.
Suspect in Sioux Falls Stabbing Arrested
Police have a suspect in custody after an assault in Sioux Falls' North End late Sunday afternoon.
Saturday Saturation Patrol in Sioux Falls
A weekend saturation patrol in Sioux Falls saw police write more than 120 tickets for speeding.
Sioux Falls Hit and Run Driver Pulls Over to Face Charges
The driver who crashed into a house and then drove off turned himself in. Jared Klaassen has been charged with hit and run along with reckless driving.
AAA: More South Dakotans Traveling for Thanksgiving
AAA South Dakota says the number of state residents who will be traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend is the highest since 2007.
Two Colorado Residents Arrested in the Minnehaha County for Burglary, Marijuana Possession
Sioux Falls police say the two were arrested after officers allegedly found narcotics and stolen property in their hotel room and the stolen car they were driving.