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
AAA: More South Dakotans Traveling for Thanksgiving
AAA South Dakota says the number of state residents who will be traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend is the highest since 2007.
Faith Rasmussen Indicted in Connection to Death of Boyfriend, Marijuana Dealer Jordan LeBeau
The girlfriend of a marijuana dealer who was killed in northwest Sioux Falls in December has been indicted in connection with his death.
Two Colorado Residents Arrested in the Minnehaha County for Burglary, Marijuana Possession
Sioux Falls police say the two were arrested after officers allegedly found narcotics and stolen property in their hotel room and the stolen car they were driving.
Sioux Falls Thieves Targeting Apartment Building Laundry Machines
Police are investigating a rash of thefts from laundry machines in apartment buildings in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Police Department to Hold Citizen’s Academy, December Deadline for Applications
It's a chance for private citizens to get an up-close look at the Sioux Falls Police Department and Metro Communications.
Distracted Sioux Falls Driver Causes Tuesday Afternoon Crash
A driver who told Sioux Falls police she was checking the contacts on her cell phone had to be extricated after she crashed her vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Pump Price Drop Continues in Sioux Falls and South Dakota
AAA says gasoline prices in South Dakota are at their lowest level in nearly four years.
Former University of South Dakota Football Player Sentenced in Tax Fraud Scheme
A former University of South Dakota football player will go to prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme.
Christopher Weber, Former National Guard Member Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed Minnesota Cyclist Andrea Boeve
A former South Dakota National Guard member has pleaded guilty in a distracted driving case that killed a Minnesota cyclist.
Sioux Falls Man Accused of Raping, Strangling Woman Fails to Show Up for Court
A man accused of raping and strangling a 56-year-old Sioux Falls woman failed to show up for a court hearing on Monday.