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
Costly Equipment Missing in Sioux Falls
Police say a Marine Pack was reported missing Tuesday afternoon from an unlocked car at a residence on West Chippewa Circle.
17-Year-Old Charged After Girls Fight at Roosevelt High School
A 17-year-old student is charged with a felony after she and a younger girl reportedly got into a fight Tuesday afternoon at Roosevelt High School.
Sioux Falls Woman Assaulted by Two People Wearing Masks
A Sioux Falls woman, 30, tells police she was attacked in her apartment building by a man and woman wearing masks.
Fall Headcount Up Slightly at South Dakota’s Universities
The Board of Regents reports a slight increase in Fall 2014 headcount enrollment at South Dakota's public universities.
Sioux Falls Teen Wanted for Escaping from Custody – Twice!
Police say a 17-year-old from Sioux Falls was already charged with escape, and now he faces a second charge after he got away from officers late Monday night.
Seven-Year-Old Child Struck by Vehicle in Sioux Falls
Police say a 7-year-old child who darted out from between two vehicles at 12th & Holt was struck by a car on Sunday.
Man Arrested After Standoff in Southwest Sioux Falls
A situation with what police are calling a barricaded subject in southwest Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon ended with the arrest of a 30-year-old man.
South Dakota Leads the Nation in Flu Vaccination Rate
Figures from the Centers for Disease Control show close to 60 percent of the state's residents were vaccinated against influenza last season.
South Dakota Penitentiary Inmate Charged in Cellmate’s Death
A South Dakota State Penitentiary inmate is charged in the death of his cellmate earlier this month.
Traffic Switch at Busy Eastern Sioux Falls Intersection
The South Dakota DOT reports a traffic switch as work continues at the 10th and Sycamore intersection in eastern Sioux Falls.