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 Sioux Falls Men Attacked by Suspect Wielding Bed Rail; Alleged Attacker Arrested
Police say two men who were sleeping in an alley early Sunday were attacked with a bed rail by another man, and the alleged attacker was arrested.
Sioux Falls Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Freedom Value Center
Sioux Falls police continue their investigation of an armed robbery and assault at a convenience store early Sunday.
Colorado Man Killed in Western South Dakota Crash
A Colorado man was killed Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Meade County, in western South Dakota.
Sioux Falls Police See Big Success in Prescription Drug Drop-Off Boxes
The prescription drug drop-off boxes in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center in Sioux Falls have been a big success.
Two Sioux Falls Teens Charged in BB-Gun Vandalism Cases
Police say two 16-year-old boys were taken to the Juvenile Detention Center early Friday after several vandalism cases in the eastern part of the city.
Sioux Falls Reminds Drivers, Cyclists to Be Aware of Bike Safety
People who get around Sioux Falls on foot, or by using either two wheels or four wheels are being reminded again of their responsibilities.
Car, Bicycle Crash in Sioux Falls Injures 15-Year-Old Girl; No Charges Filed
A car-bicycle crash Wednesday afternoon in southwest Sioux Falls that injured a 15-year-old girl resulted in an immediate citation against the driver.
Sioux Falls Man Cut With Paring Knife; Suspect in Custody
A Sioux Falls man was injured late Tuesday when he was cut with a paring knife, and another man is in custody.
Foul Play Not Suspected in South Dakota Woman’s Death
The Attorney General's office says foul play is not suspected in the death of a Fulton woman who had been reported missing.
Sump Pump Inspections Underway in Sioux Falls
The City of Sioux Falls has begun its inspection of sump pumps in areas with abnormally high flows into the sanitary sewer, to make sure runoff water is not being pumped into the sanitary sewer.