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
83 Crashes on Icy Streets in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls police say they answered 83 calls about vehicle crashes between 2pm and 9pm Monday.
Faith Rasmussen Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming from Fatal Robbery Attempt
The girlfriend of a marijuana dealer from Sioux Falls who was killed in a failed robbery attempt has pleaded not guilty on state charges related to his death.
Storm Dumps Two to Four Inches of Snow on the Greater Sioux Falls Area
Meteorologist Jeff Chapman at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says the city had varying amounts of snow Monday.
Overnight Casino Holdup in Sioux Falls
Police are looking for two suspects in an overnight casino robbery in Sioux Falls.
Monday is the Deadline to Sign Up for Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act
Buying coverage during the Affordable Care Act's second open enrollment period hasn't been as difficult for South Dakotans as it was during the inaugural window.
AARP Director Warns South Dakota Residents About Fake Website Scams
It's the season of giving, but for con artists it's the season of taking and consumers have to be wary.
Police Say Theft Foiled at UPS in Sioux Falls
A Parker man who was working at UPS in Sioux Falls is accused of stealing several thousand dollars in precious metals.
South Dakota to Showcase State’s Role in Firearms Industry in Las Vegas
South Dakota's role in the firearms industry will be stressed next month at a high-profile trade show in Las Vegas.
Slippery Roads Lead to Overnight Rollover Near Dell Rapids
The Minnehaha County Sheriff's office says the crash was reported just before 12:30 AM Thursday at 475th Avenue and Spruce Street just south of Dell Rapids.
AAA Tipsy Tow in Four South Dakota Cities This Holiday Season
AAA South Dakota will again have its Tipsy Tow ride program available in four cities during the holiday season.