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
Scam Costs Sioux Falls Woman $15,000
A Sioux Falls woman is out $15,500 in a scam by someone claiming to be her grandson.
Sioux Falls Man Faces Arson, Stalking Charges after Harrassing Phone Calls
A Sioux Falls man is facing charges after a weekend incident that police say began with disorderly phone calls.
Sioux Falls Police Investigate Infant’s Injuries
Police are investigating head injuries suffered by a three-month-old Sioux Falls child.
Sioux Falls Man, 23, Accused of Raping 9 Year Old Nephew
Police say a Sioux Falls man is accused of raping his nephew earlier this week, two days after the child heard a good/bad touch presentation from a school resource officer.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Wins Blood ‘Competition’
SFFR wins the 19th annual "Heroes Behind the Badge" blood drive, in competition with SFPD.
Sioux Falls Residents Can ‘Get a Text, Not a Ticket’
Sioux Falls residents can learn about snow alerts electronically by subscribing with the city.
346 Snow Alert Tickets, 98 Crashes in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls police say 98 vehicle crashes were reported during the 24-hour period that included the Monday snowstorm.
Sioux Falls Man Breaks Into Wrong Car
Police say a Sioux Falls teenager broke into an unmarked police car early Monday during a surveillance operation.
2014 Was a Record Construction Year in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls says 2014 was a record-breaking year for construction, in more ways than one. In fact, building permits for 2014 broke three separate records.
Sioux Falls Man Recognizes His Stolen Clothing
Police say a Sioux Falls man who was the victim of a burglary the day after Christmas was victimized again Thursday night by a man wearing his clothing.