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
Two Men Arrested After Firing Gun in East Side Apartment Parking Lot, Third Suspect Sought
Police say two people were arrested early Friday after one of them allegedly fired a gun into the air after they were asked to quiet down outside an east-side apartment.
Sioux Falls Atheist Group Complains About Students’ Religious-Based Snow Plow Artwork
Two private schools in Sioux Falls have been asked to repaint city-owned snow plow blades after a group complained about student artwork with religious themes.
South Dakota Universities Look to Start Program to Train School Principals, Administrators [VIDEO]
Besides training more teachers the South Dakota Board of Regents wants to improve education for future administrators.
Sioux Falls Police Search for Suspect in Yet Another Convenience Store Robbery
Investigators say a man armed with a knife walked into Cubby's at 39th Street and North Cliff Avenue around 10:15 PM Thursday night and demanded money.
Sioux Falls Police Search for Suspects in Violent Strongarm Robbery in North End
An early-morning strong-armed robbery in Sioux Falls' North End is under investigation and police are looking for suspects.
Exotic Dancer Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Not Paying Taxes on $600,000
A Sioux Falls woman convicted of not paying taxes on more than $600,000 earned from exotic dancing over 4 years has been sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison.
Huron Police Stand-Off Ends Peacefully When Man Wanted for Domestic Violence Surrenders
A Huron man has been detained after an hour long stand-off with police in which officers say he threatened to harm himself while he was barricaded inside his house.
U.S. Justice Department Re-Affirms South Dakota’s Sex Offender Registry
The U.S. Justice Department has re-affirmed South Dakota in compliance with the national Sex Offender Registration Act.
Sioux Falls Man, 68, Accused of Child Sexual Contact
Police say a 68-year-old Sioux Falls man is accused of sexual contact with a child under 16, and investigators believe there may be other victims.
Oscar Madrigal Sentenced to 13 Years for Killing Tanya Sanchez in Drunk Driving Accident
Oscar Madrigal was sentenced to 13 years in prison for killing 38-year-old Tanya Sanchez in a drunk driving accident on New Year’s Eve.