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 Woman Charged with Domestic Assault, Kidnapping Following Fight with Mother
A Sioux Falls woman was arrested on assault and kidnapping charges Monday night after a fight with her mother.
Sioux Falls Man Faces Felony Animal Abuse Charges After Dragging Puppy
A Sioux Falls man is charged with felony cruelty to an animal after he allegedly dragged a puppy on a sidewalk on Saturday.
Employee at Sioux Falls Massage Parlor The Happy Dragon Arrested for Prostitution
The Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force in conjunction with the Street Crimes Unit conducted an undercover vice operation at local massage parlors.
East Side Walmart Shooting Turns Out to be Self-Inflicted
The young man who told Sioux Falls police he had been shot on Saturday turns out to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Mitchell Family Escapes from Destructive House Fire
A family in Mitchel has escaped a destructive house fire after a phone call from neighbors alerted them.
South Dakota Man Faces Felony Charges After 100 MPH Chase
Police arrested a man over the weekend who was wanted for assaulting an officer after they say he led officers on a 100 mph chase near Wagner.
South Dakota State University Receives $2.3 Million to Continue Sun Grant Program
South Dakota State University recently received $2.3 million from the United States Agriculture Department to continue its leadership of the Sun Grant Program.
Mitchell Teacher Up for $1 Million Prize in Worldwide Competition
Julie Olsen from Second Chance High School in Mitchell will compete for Varkey GEMS Foundation Global Teacher Prize.
Aberdeen School District Offering Free Math Classes to Parents
The Aberdeen School District is offering free math classes to parents who would like to better understand what their kids are learning.
South Dakota Train Track Blown Up in Act of Vandalism
Authorities in Central South Dakota are investigating a vandalism case in which a section of state owned rail line was blown off with an explosive.