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
Victim of Sioux Falls SUV-Bicycle Crash Identified
Police say the woman killed when her bicycle was struck by an SUV on Wednesday was Natasha R. Adams, 22, of Sioux Falls.
No Violations in Sioux Falls Liquor Check
Police say a compliance check of 26 Sioux Falls businesses with off-sale liquor licenses produced no violations, although three were either closed or not selling liquor.
Sioux Falls Police Officer Shoots, Kills Attacking Dog
A dog that charged a Sioux Falls police officer was shot and killed Wednesday as the officer was checking out a domestic assault report.
Sioux Falls Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Woman, Good Samaritan Who Stopped to Help
Police say two people who were asked to leave a bar in western Sioux Falls Monday night continued fighting in the car, and the fighting ended with a man's arrest.
Street Sweeping Continues in Sioux Falls
Street crews in Sioux Falls have finished the first pass of sweeping city streets and are about a third of the way through the second round.
Woman Steals Charity Jar from Sioux Falls Gas Station
Late last Friday night, around 11:00 pm, someone came into a convenience store on N. Cliff Avenue and helped herself to a charity jar on the counter.
Charges Filed Against Woman Driver Involved in Sioux Falls Motorcycle Accident
A 56-year-old Sioux Falls woman is charged after a car-motorcycle crash early Sunday at 10th Street and Lowell Avenue.
One Dead After Being Struck by Van in Sioux Falls
A Sioux Falls woman died Sunday evening and two other people were injured when they were struck by a van, and the driver is in jail.
144 Tickets & Warnings During Sioux Falls Saturation Patrol
The totals are in for the eight-hour saturation patrol conducted by Sioux Falls Police between 6:00 pm Friday and 2:00 am Saturday.
Assessing Flood, Tornado Damage in South Dakota
Teams of local, state and federal officials will spend three days assessing damage by floods and a tornado in 12 South Dakota counties and one Indian reservation.