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
Sioux Falls Man Breaks Into Wrong Car
Police say a Sioux Falls teenager broke into an unmarked police car early Monday during a surveillance operation.
2014 Was a Record Construction Year in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls says 2014 was a record-breaking year for construction, in more ways than one. In fact, building permits for 2014 broke three separate records.
Sioux Falls Man Recognizes His Stolen Clothing
Police say a Sioux Falls man who was the victim of a burglary the day after Christmas was victimized again Thursday night by a man wearing his clothing.
Man Charged in Sioux Falls After Accidental Gunshot
A Mitchell man who was visiting in Sioux Falls probably learned a lesson Tuesday afternoon about safety in cleaning a gun.
South Dakota Highway Patrol to Hold Sobriety Checkpoints in 16 Counties
The Highway Patrol has announced plans for sobriety checkpoints in 16 South Dakota counties in January.
South Dakota Has First Measles Case Since 1997
South Dakota has its first case of measles since 1997, a Davison County resident under the age of 5. State epidemiologist says the child had not been vaccinated.
Sioux Falls Garage Burns–Dog Rescued
An attached garage in the 5200 block of South Carrick Avenue burned Sunday evening, but crews were able to rescue a dog from the burning building.
Sioux Falls Man Expected to Face Charges for Dragging Two Women
A Sioux Falls man allegedly prevented his girlfriend from leaving his SUV on Wednesday.
I-90 Interchange Bridge Near Hartford Being Re-Opened
A bridge over I-90 at Exit 387 is being re-opened after a construction project.
Early-Morning Fire in Sioux Falls Destroys Car at Next2New Auto
A vehicle fire in a shop on West 12th Street early Wednesday is under investigation by Sioux Falls Fire Rescue inspectors.