July 29 - Last Day of Summer Reading Program

All summer reading program participants should go to the swimming pool on Thursday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. for the final session of the summer reading program. This will be our Pool Party! Please have your child wear their swimming suits to the pool and bring a towel. The books will be collected as they arrive. Prizes and books will be given away at the end of the hour. We should be done between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please pick up and bring your child to the pool. In case of rain, we will meet at the library.

July 29 - Farmers' Market

The Farmers' Market will be open on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. by the Scottie Stop.

July 30 - 31 - Catfish Days

The 15th annual Catfish Days celebration will begin Friday evening, July 30th with signup hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Main Hideout. Fishing begins as soon as you finish signing up July 30th and goes until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31st. Fishing may be done anywhere along the James River from the bridge located on Highway 44 to the bridge on Highway 46 and can be done in a boat or from the shore. Weigh-ins will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31st. For more information, call the Main Hideout at 583-9964. A fish supper will again be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. Saturday with a free will donation being taken. This years proceeds will go to the Scotland Athletic Association. Anyone wishing to donate salads or bars for the supper would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning the fish after the weigh-in and with weigh-in. Music will be provided by Damn Strait Saturday, July 31st beginning at 9:00 p.m.

August 5 - New Student Registration

All new K-12 students in the Lesterville, Kaylor, and Scotland areas, who will be attending Scotland School District 4-3, need to register Thursday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the superintendent's office located in the Scotland High School building. If you are unable to register August 5th please contact the school at 583-2237 to set up a time to register. This registration is not for students who have already registered. All schedules will be handed out on the first day of school August 19th.

Parade Entries for Rodeo Day Parade

The Scotland Scottie Stampede Rodeo Parade will be held Saturday, August 14th beginning at 1:30 p.m. There are six categories of parade entries: automobiles, equestrian, commercial, antique, youth, and organizational. Plan now for your special entry into the parade. Everyone is encouraged to have an entry in the parade, even if it isn't a fancy float. Entries can be submitted to Peggy Schelske, Box 388, Scotland, SD 57059 or dropped off at the Scotland Journal office, 630 First Street, Scotland. For more information call Peggy at 583-4419.

Check out this NEW website: www.sdbridgetobenefits.org

Bridge to Benefits Program allow you to easily find which state and federal assistance you may be eligible for in a confidential manner, including all directions on where and how to apply for these resources.

We want your pictures Scotland!

We want your pictures Scotland. Send us your pictures from graduation, scenery, sporting events, storms, summer fun, winter fun, you name it. There is always something going on. Catch the moment and send it in. Help us show everyone else what makes Scotland such a great place to live, work and play. Make sure that there are no copyright infringements and all of the parties within the image are ok with participating. Your name and comments will be placed alongside your image in our gallery.

Story Time at Library

The Scotland Library will be having Story Time every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Plan to join us with your pre-school children for this special time. If you would like to be a guest reader for our group, just call JoAnn Gemar.

Youth Center Recycling

The Scotland Youth Center needs your help! This is a non-profit organization that opened in September 2008 for the Scotland youth ages 8-18. We are collecting aluminum cans to recycle as an ongoing fundraiser. The collection point will be on Main Street. Just bag your cans up and throw them into the collection bin. We challenge the residents and businesses of Scotland and surrounding communities to make our community eco-friendly in addition to helping out our youth. Thank you for your support.

SD Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Crash

A Sioux Falls woman accused of causing a crash that killed a man has pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges.

Man Sentenced For Fatal Traffic Accident

The driver in a fatal traffic accident near Oglala was ordered by a judge to spend three years in prison and pay $15,731 in ...

Girl Discovered In Pool Rushed To Hospital

The Sioux Falls police say a girl is on her way to a sioux falls hospital after she was discovered in the Ramada Inn's pool.

Thune: Prosecute Person Who Leaked Documents

Sen. Thune says the person who leaked thousands of classified documents about the war in Afghanistan needs to be prosecuted.

SD Man Gets More Than 7 Years For BB Gun Assault

A Sisseton man has been ordered to serve to more than seven years in prison in a BB gun shooting that cost the victim an eye.

Watertown Bystander Helps Save Boy's Life

A man was outside a Watertown gas station when he heard an accident and helped save a boy’s life involved in the accident.

Half-Million Dollar Mistake

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Massachusetts Students Tour KELOLAND

The students are in the process of taking a tour across America to see new places and meet new people.

Wyoming Search For Man Who Fled Nebraska Hospital

Authorities in eastern Wyoming have joined the search for a man who fled custody while at a Nebraska hospital.

Volin Man Dies From Injuries From Collision

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Storm Center Update - Thursday AM

Scattered storms will be possible today and especially tonight.

What It Takes For Record Hail

Strong thunderstorm updrafts not only lead to tall storms, but are alos responsible for large hail.

Storm Center Update - Wednesday PM

Storm Center Update

Storm Center Update-Wednesday AM

A nice day is ahead, but thunderstorm chances will increase once again tomorrow.

Impressive Severe Weather

Though the severe weather reports have been down, what we have been getting has been impressive.

Storm Center Update - Tuesday PM

Storm Center Update

Severe Weather Making A Comeback

Severe weather reports have been below average this season, but the active summer has helped push severe reports closer to normal.

Storm Center Update - Monday PM

Storm Center Update

Storm Center Update - Monday AM

Hotter and more humid weather will be returning to KELOLAND.

Storm Center Update - Sunday PM

Scattered showers and storms will again be possible this coming week.

Wednesday Night Scoreboard

Wednesday Night Scoreboard

Wednesday Sports Broadcast

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State A Legion: Day 1

Click here for highlights from day one of the State A Legion Tournament in Mitchell

Pheasants Fall In St. Paul 10-3

The Saints grabbed an early lead and never looked back as Sioux Falls dropped their first game after the All-Star break

Twins Sweep Royals 6-4

Minnesota finishes the road trip with a record of 6-1.

Vikings Sign Rookie QB Joe Webb

Webb, a sixth-round pick, is the third member of Minnesota's eight-player draft class to sign a contract.

Timberwolves Finalize Contract With Center Pekovic

The team's 2008 second-round draft pick gets a three-year, $13 million deal.

CBS: Hortness Named New DSU Head Coach

The Parker native has been an assistant at DWU, USD and Northern State

South Routs North In American Association All-Star Game

Several Pheasants contributed offensively in the North Division's 12-3 loss.

Tuesday Sports Broadcast

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