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
Police Search for Man Who Followed Children in McKennan Park in Sioux Falls
Police are looking for a man who reportedly followed two children as they walked through McKennan Park Thursday afternoon.
Fire Damages Landmark Woolworth Building in Downtown Mitchell
Fire in a second floor apartment in the landmark Woolworth building in downtown Mitchell forced residents out Thursday night.
Man Arrested for Rape in Minnehaha County
A sex abuse case that allegedly goes back more than a decade has a man facing a long list of charges in Minnehaha County.
Staff Changes in South Dakota Governor’s Office
Newly re-elected Gov. Dennis Daugaard has announced changes to his senior leadership team.
Burglars Hit Sport Bowl on Burnside Street in Sioux Falls, Leave Empty-Handed
Police are looking for two men who broke into a business in the West Sioux area of Sioux Falls early Thursday.
Sioux Falls Man Arrested After Refusing to Leave Bar
Police say an intoxicated man who refused to leave The District was arrested for having a loaded rifle in his car.
Aurora Man Killed in Brookings County Crash
A 41-year-old Aurora, SD, man was killed Sunday night in a one-vehicle crash in Brookings County.
Regulators Put Sioux Falls Nails Salon Out of Business
State regulators have put a Sioux Falls nails salon out of business for unsanitary conditions and unlicensed workers.
‘System Worked’ in Case of Arrested Citbank Daycare Employee
A Sioux Falls police official says the system worked in the case of a resource teacher at Citibank's day care center who was arrested this week.
Alcohol Ban in Sioux Falls Parks Helps Cut Down on Police Calls
The alcohol ban that took effect earlier this month at VanEps Park and Tower Park in central Sioux Falls appears to be having an impact.