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
Police Investigate Fight in Northeast Sioux Falls
Police are investigating a report of a fight Sunday night between groups that have an ongoing dispute.
Beresford Officer on Administrative Leave After Shooting Armed Man
Sgt. Steckelberg of the Beresford Police is on administrative leave after shooting an armed man on Thursday.
One Injury in Wednesday Night Sioux Falls House Fire
One person was injured and two cats died Wednesday night in a house fire in Sioux Falls
Two Women Arrested for Prostitution in Sioux Falls, Including One Teenager
Two women are charged in separate prostitution cases in Sioux Falls.
Officer Sam Clemens says in both cases, the Street Crimes Unit found online ads and followed up late Sunday and early Monday. He says both women met with officers in the southwest part of the city and both were arrested:
Employee at Sioux Falls Massage Parlor The Happy Dragon Arrested for Prostitution
Clemens says 19-year-old P
Scam Costs Sioux Falls Woman $15,000
A Sioux Falls woman is out $15,500 in a scam by someone claiming to be her grandson.
Sioux Falls Man Faces Arson, Stalking Charges after Harrassing Phone Calls
A Sioux Falls man is facing charges after a weekend incident that police say began with disorderly phone calls.
Sioux Falls Police Investigate Infant’s Injuries
Police are investigating head injuries suffered by a three-month-old Sioux Falls child.
Sioux Falls Man, 23, Accused of Raping 9 Year Old Nephew
Police say a Sioux Falls man is accused of raping his nephew earlier this week, two days after the child heard a good/bad touch presentation from a school resource officer.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Wins Blood ‘Competition’
SFFR wins the 19th annual "Heroes Behind the Badge" blood drive, in competition with SFPD.
Sioux Falls Residents Can ‘Get a Text, Not a Ticket’
Sioux Falls residents can learn about snow alerts electronically by subscribing with the city.