2021 – Page 113 – KORN News Radio

Census shows South Dakota cities fueled growth

August 14, 2021 Travis Kriens

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s cities fueled the state’s population growth over the last decade, according to detailed population data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau that will form the basis for the state’s [Read More…]

Governor says suspended Secretary of Corrections has retired

August 14, 2021 Travis Kriens

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Friday announced the retirement of a Cabinet secretary who she suspended amid an investigation into complaints of low employee morale and sexual harassment at [Read More…]

Census data: US is diversifying, white population shrinking

August 13, 2021 Travis Kriens

No racial or ethnic group dominates for those under age 18, and white people declined in numbers for the first time on record in the overall U.S. population as the Hispanic and Asian populations boomed [Read More…]

Angels season comes to an end in the quarterfinals

August 13, 2021 Travis Kriens

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Alexandria Angels shot at a third consecutive state championship came to an end Thursday night with a 5-3 loss vs. Flandreau. Flandreau (15-10) never trailed in the game, scoring two runs [Read More…]

Dimock-Emery advances to the semifinals

August 12, 2021 Travis Kriens

MITCHELL, S.D. – Dimock-Emery’s postseason magic continued on Thursday night with a 7-3 win over the 20-1 Plankinton Bankers to advance to Saturday’s semifinal in the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament. The Raptors (14-10) [Read More…]

Three suspects sought in connection with Corn Palace fire

August 12, 2021 J.P. Skelly

On Thursday afternoon at 4:17 pm, the Mitchell Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at the rear of the Corn Palace next to the Plaza stage. On arrival crews found decorative materials used [Read More…]

Ekeren Named President/CEO Of Avera Queen Of Peace Hospital

August 12, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Bob Sutton, Avera President and CEO, announces that Doug Ekeren has been named the regional president and CEO of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital (AQOP) after serving in the role on an interim basis. Ekeren, [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan University awarded South Dakota Community Grant

August 12, 2021 J.P. Skelly

Dakota Wesleyan University was recently awarded a $12,000 Community Innovation Grant through the South Dakota Community Foundation. The funds will provide students with a laptop to use at work and on campus while enrolled in [Read More…]

Firefighters battle blaze south of Sturgis

August 12, 2021 The Associated Press

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Wildfire crews in South Dakota tried Thursday to contain a wildfire burning at Kirk Hill about five miles southwest of the city of Sturgis. The fire had burned approximately 80 [Read More…]

Less emphasis on marijuana arrests at Sturgis rally

August 12, 2021 Travis Kriens

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The landscape appears to be changing when it comes to marijuana possession at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin says his deputies are generally [Read More…]

Gbenga Akinnagbe explains why his episode of ‘Modern Love’ really spoke to him as a working actor

August 12, 2021 ABC News

Christopher Saunders Gbenga Akinnagbe felt a deep connection to his Modern Love storyline, which follows the relationship between his character Jordan and Zoe, a woman who has delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS). Akinnagbe, who was one of [Read More…]

Kate Burton returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for upcoming 18th season

August 12, 2021 ABC News

Michael Desmond/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Paging Dr. Ellis Grey. In an announcement that’s sure to delight Grey’s Anatomy fans, Deadline confirmed that one of the medical drama’s original stars, Kate Burton, is returning for the 18th [Read More…]