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
Fire Damages Basement of Sioux Falls Home on South 2nd Avenue
A report of a structure fire brought Sioux Falls Fire Rescue crews to the 900 block of South 2nd Avenue around 1:15 AM.
Suspect in Sioux Falls Stabbing Arrested
Police have a suspect in custody after an assault in Sioux Falls' North End late Sunday afternoon.
Sioux Falls Hit and Run Driver Pulls Over to Face Charges
The driver who crashed into a house and then drove off turned himself in. Jared Klaassen has been charged with hit and run along with reckless driving.
AAA: More South Dakotans Traveling for Thanksgiving
AAA South Dakota says the number of state residents who will be traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend is the highest since 2007.
Faith Rasmussen Indicted in Connection to Death of Boyfriend, Marijuana Dealer Jordan LeBeau
The girlfriend of a marijuana dealer who was killed in northwest Sioux Falls in December has been indicted in connection with his death.
Two Colorado Residents Arrested in the Minnehaha County for Burglary, Marijuana Possession
Sioux Falls police say the two were arrested after officers allegedly found narcotics and stolen property in their hotel room and the stolen car they were driving.
Sioux Falls Thieves Targeting Apartment Building Laundry Machines
Police are investigating a rash of thefts from laundry machines in apartment buildings in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Police Department to Hold Citizen’s Academy, December Deadline for Applications
It's a chance for private citizens to get an up-close look at the Sioux Falls Police Department and Metro Communications.
Distracted Sioux Falls Driver Causes Tuesday Afternoon Crash
A driver who told Sioux Falls police she was checking the contacts on her cell phone had to be extricated after she crashed her vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Former University of South Dakota Football Player Sentenced in Tax Fraud Scheme
A former University of South Dakota football player will go to prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme.