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
Burglars Hit Sport Bowl on Burnside Street in Sioux Falls, Leave Empty-Handed
Police are looking for two men who broke into a business in the West Sioux area of Sioux Falls early Thursday.
New Ground Ambulance Service Provider for Sioux Falls
The City of Sioux Falls will negotiate with a Texas company, Paramedics Plus, to be the ground ambulance service provider in the city effectibe May 2015.
Sioux Falls Man Arrested After Refusing to Leave Bar
Police say an intoxicated man who refused to leave The District was arrested for having a loaded rifle in his car.
Aurora Man Killed in Brookings County Crash
A 41-year-old Aurora, SD, man was killed Sunday night in a one-vehicle crash in Brookings County.
Presentation College to Close Sioux Falls Location
Presentation College of Aberdeen will close its Sioux Falls location by September 1, 2015 and move the program to Aberdeen.
Regulators Put Sioux Falls Nails Salon Out of Business
State regulators have put a Sioux Falls nails salon out of business for unsanitary conditions and unlicensed workers.
‘System Worked’ in Case of Arrested Citbank Daycare Employee
A Sioux Falls police official says the system worked in the case of a resource teacher at Citibank's day care center who was arrested this week.
Alcohol Ban in Sioux Falls Parks Helps Cut Down on Police Calls
The alcohol ban that took effect earlier this month at VanEps Park and Tower Park in central Sioux Falls appears to be having an impact.
United States Senator John Thune Taking More Active Role in Former South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds Senate Campaign
Senator John Thune has taken an increasingly public role in the campaign of candidate Mike Rounds since polls earlier this month made the race appear tight.
Education in South Dakota Gets a D+
South Dakota gets a barely-passing grade from 'The Report Card of American Education.'