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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Sioux Falls' Ronan Maher is named a U.S. Presidential Scholar

Plus, unbeaten Augustana hockey heads to Michigan Tech for a top-15 test.

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EducationTop story

Two South Dakotans, including Sioux Falls' Ronan Maher, are named U.S. Presidential Scholars

Two South Dakota scholars share the national honor

ScholarHometownCollege
Emma PlampMitchellSouth Dakota State University
Ronan MaherSioux FallsDartmouth College

Sources: mykxlg.com, Dakota News Now

Emma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, the state Department of Education announced. It's considered one of the highest honors for high school students, and each scholar gets an engraved medallion.

Plamp took part in several school bands, Pen Pals and Quiz Bowl. Maher rowed for the U.S. Rowing National Team, served as a Youth Delegate to the United Nations and founded the Financial Freedom Initiative, which works to fight poverty and promote financial education worldwide.

Plamp's high school record runs deep

More than 8
leadership roles Plamp held
More than 12
activities Plamp took part in
15
awards Plamp received

Sources: mykxlg.com, Dakota News Now

  • Plamp will study electrical and nuclear engineering at South Dakota State
  • Maher is studying economics and Chinese at Dartmouth
  • Before college, Plamp joins a four-week Sanford Underground Research Facility program
  • Eligibility and how to apply: doe.sd.gov/scholarships/USPSP.aspx

Sports

Unbeaten Augustana hockey heads to Michigan Tech for a top-15 test

If you like a team with no losses, Augustana hockey is it. The Vikings are ranked No. 8 and have no losses in their first 8 games. Last weekend they swept Northern Michigan at home, outscoring the Wildcats 16-1, including a program-record 12 goals in a shutout.

7-0-1Augustana's record entering the Michigan Tech series

The Vikings are ranked No. 8 in Division I college hockey.

Sources: Dakota News Now, KELOLAND.com

This weekend they head to to face No. 14 Michigan Tech, which was picked to win the entire CCHA in the preseason poll. Houghton is a place Augustana hasn't won as a program yet. Coach Garrett Raboin says his group of 9 seniors is “driving the ship.”

  • Friday puck drop: 6:07 p.m. Central
  • Saturday puck drop: 5:07 p.m. Central
  • Michigan Tech swept Minnesota to open the year

Augustana plays Michigan Tech twice this weekend

  • Augustana
    Michigan Tech
    Fri., Nov. 6, 6:07 p.m. CT
  • Augustana
    Michigan Tech
    Sat., Nov. 7, 5:07 p.m. CT

Source: KELOLAND.com

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News Notes

Cliff Avenue

If you drive Cliff Avenue, the City says all lanes and ramps at the I-229 interchange will be open starting Nov. 20. It's a nearly $50-million project. KELOLAND.com

Arrowhead

Public works principal engineer Brad Ludens said Wednesday that all lanes at Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway are expected to reopen by Nov. 20. Restoration and final cleanup may extend into the spring of 2027. KELOLAND.com

Healing Home

St. Francis House is asking Sioux Falls businesses to help raise $1.5 million through the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce program. The Chamber portion is part of a $10 million goal for the "Healing Home" campus expansion, which adds 38 efficiency units. Dakota News Now

St. Francis House is seeking $1.5 million from Sioux Falls businesses

$1.5MChamber portion of the $10 million campaign goal

Source: Dakota News Now

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Chamber portion of the $10 million campaign goal$1.5M

Flu season

The South Dakota Department of Health reports 451 confirmed influenza cases as of Wed., Nov. 4. The 2026-27 season's data also show 52 hospitalizations and 0 deaths so far. KELOLAND.com

Fallen Heroes

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a regional Fallen Hero Bridge Dedication honoring six veterans on Wed., Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. CT. It's at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, 1600 W. Russell St., in Sioux Falls. Yankton Press & Dakotan

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Around South Dakota

Turnout

Turnout in Tuesday's midterm was 49%, with 310,298 votes cast among 628,563 registered voters, the Secretary of State's website shows. In 2006, turnout was 67%. KELOLAND.com

Midterm turnout fell from 67% in 2006 to 49% this week

49%Turnout67%
628.6KRegistered voters507.1K
310.3KVotes cast341.1K

Source: KELOLAND.com

Steelers

Mason McCormick, the second-year guard from South Dakota State and Roosevelt High School, body-slammed Browns defender Jared Verse in Pittsburgh's 27-6 win Sunday. The Steelers improved to 6-2. Madison Daily Leader

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The Wrap

Winter Wonderland is getting bigger this year. The Winter Wonderland display downtown will stretch nearly 30 miles of lights from Falls Park to Levitt at the Falls, and a nearly 50-foot holiday tree is under construction near Phase 2 of Jacobson Plaza. Wet weather has made the work a challenge. We're ready for the glow.

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Sioux Falls' Ronan Maher is named a U.S. Presidential Scholar

Plus, unbeaten Augustana hockey heads to Michigan Tech for a top-15 test.

The TLDR

  1. Sioux Falls' Ronan Maher is a U.S. Presidential Scholar
  2. Unbeaten Augustana hockey heads to Michigan Tech
  3. Cliff Avenue interchange and Arrowhead Parkway intersection set to reopen by Nov. 20
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