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
Not Exactly a Shining Example of Race Relations in South Dakota
Students from a school in Allen, SD, were reportedly subjected to racial epithets and thrown beer at a hockey game in Rapid City.
Familiar Scam Turns Up Again in Sioux Falls
Police say a Sioux Falls woman was victimized by a scam caller who said she owed $3,000 to the IRS.
Police: Sioux Falls Man Poured Bleach on Girlfriend’s Head
Police say a Sioux Falls man is charged after he allegedly poured bleach over his girlfriend's head.
Sioux Falls Man Arrested in Meth Bust Near a School
Police say the Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force carried out a search warrant Thursday on South Lincoln Ave., a half-block north of Garfield Elementary School.
Sioux Falls Transient Arrested with Stolen Vehicle
A man Sioux Falls police describe as a transient is accused of driving away in a vehicle that was left running outside a store.
Eight People Charged in Pot Bust Near Lincoln High School
Eight people are charged after a search warrant was carried out Tuesday evening at a house west of Lincoln High School.
Seven-Month Old Sioux Falls Baby Injured
Police say a seven-month-old Sioux Falls infant recently suffered head trauma in a case that is under investigation.
3 DWI Arrests in Weekend Saturation Patrol in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls police conducted a saturation patrol Friday night and early Saturday, and arrested 3 motorists for DWI.
Police Investigate Fight in Northeast Sioux Falls
Police are investigating a report of a fight Sunday night between groups that have an ongoing dispute.
Beresford Officer on Administrative Leave After Shooting Armed Man
Sgt. Steckelberg of the Beresford Police is on administrative leave after shooting an armed man on Thursday.