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
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 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 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.
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.