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
Riot Nearly Breaks Out Following Premature End of Rap Concert in Sioux Falls
The premature ending of a concert in Sioux Falls Saturday night sparked what police were calling a "near-riot."
Sioux Falls Drinking Party Ends with Rape Charge
An incident that began with an early-morning party on Saturday ended with the party host charged with rape.
Sioux Falls Police Will Give Hunters Anti-Theft Tips
Hunters arriving at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport for the start of the pheasant season will have a chance to meet up with police officers.
Large Meth Bust Made in Sioux Falls
Several people are charged in a large methamphetamine bust in Sioux Falls that involved search warrants at four locations.
Sioux Falls Man, Woman Charged in Prostitution Case
Two Sioux Falls residents were arrested Monday night in the latest prostitution case in the city, and as with many others, police say it involves an online ad.
Home Invasion Robbery Reported in Sioux Falls
Police say they were called just before 11:00 PM to a report of a robbery at a home in the 2900 block of North Pontiac Place.
Bruce, South Dakota Man Killed in Weekend Rollover
A man from Bruce died early Saturday in a rollover four miles west of Bruce, in Brookings County.
Sioux Falls Man Shot in the Back of His Head
Police say a man was shot in the back of the head Sunday afternoon in the West Sioux area of Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Police Investigate Two Babies’ Injuries
Police are investigating two incidents in which injured babies were brought to Sioux Falls hospitals.
Man is Robbed, Sioux Falls Man is Arrested
Around 10:20 PM, officers heard from a man who said he had been threatened with a knife at East 15th Street and South First Avenue by a man who demanded cash.