The Sioux Falls Sports Authority and the Sanford Health Foundation are excited to announce that the 2020 Sioux Falls Marathon raised more than $20,000 for the Sanford Children’s Miracle Network

In a typical year, the weekend includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10k and the Miracle 5k. However, due to COVID-19, only the half marathon was held and capped at 600 runners.

“We were excited, given the circumstances, to be able to produce a live race for the community,” said Thomas Lee, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority. “With the guidance from Sanford Health and the city, we were able to implement multiple protocols that gave us confidence we could host this race safely and successfully. We are thrilled once again to partner with the Sanford Children’s Miracle Network and continue to be inspired by the care they provide for kids right here in our community.”

“We are continually grateful for the support of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority and our community, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic that is no different!” said Megan Kjose, Development Officer for the Sanford Health Foundation. “Every dollar raised makes a true impact on local children and their families at Sanford Children’s Hospital, and this year we’ve seen more than ever that kids can’t wait. So, thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s race and to those who made this year’s race possible and safe!

The date for the 2021 Sioux Falls Marathon will be announced soon.

Sioux Falls Sports Authority:

Formed in 2006, the Sioux Falls Sports Authority has hosted the Summit League Basketball Championships since 2009, the Sioux Falls Marathon since 2010 along with a multitude of NCAA Championships and NAIA National Championships. For more information, visit www.siouxfallssportsauthority.org.

Sanford Children’s Miracle Network:

Sanford Children’s Hospital, the region’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, joined Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 1986, making it the exclusive Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in eastern South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa and Northern Nebraska. 100% of funds raised here stay here to help kids in the region.

The annual Cattlewoman’s Beef Fest will take place Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at the Tripp County 4-H Center/    This year it will be a take out dinner format serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, buns and bars.  For delivieries call 842-1155 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the day of.

There will be a blood drive in Winner, South Dakota on Monday, November 23rd.  The blood drive will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  One can sign up by calling Chuck Keiser at 840-2048.

Election Day took place throughout South Dakota yesterday. Here are the results from yesterday’s election.

In the statewide race for United States Senator between Republican Mike Rounds and Democrat Dan Ahlers, Mike Rounds defeated Dan Ahlers.

For U.S. Representative, in the race between Republican Dusty Johnson and Libertarian Randy ‘Uriah’ Luallin, Dusty Johnson defeated Randy “Uriah” Luallin.

On the State District Level, for South Dakota State Representative for District 21 in the race between Republican Rocky Blare, Republican Caleb Finck, and Democrat Jessica Hegge, Rocky Blare and Caleb Fink won both seats with 44 percent and 35 percent of total votes respectively.

For State Senator for District 21 in the race between Republican Erin Tobin and Democrat Dan Kerner Andersson, Erin Tobin defeated Dan Kerner Andersson with 79 percent of total votes.

For State Senator for District 26 in the race between Democrat Troy Heinert and Republican Joel Koskan, Troy Heinert defeated Joel Koskan with 53 percent of total votes.

For Public Utilities Commissioner, in the race between Republican Gary Hanson, Libertarian Devin Saxon and Democrat Remi W. B. Bald Eagle, Gary Hanson won the position.

For South Dakota State Representative for District 26B, in the race between Republican Rebecca L. Reimer and Democrat Tim Feliciano, Rebecca L. Reimer defeated Tim Feliciano with 70 percent of total votes.

On the local county level in the race for Tripp County District 2 Commissioner between Republican Daniel Forgey and Independent Marla Liggett, Daniel Forgey defeated Marla Liggett with 61 percent of total votes.

For Gregory County Commissioner in District 2, in the race between Democrat Kelsea Kenzy Sutton, Independent Nichole Matucha and Republican Lance Matucha, Lance Matucha won the position with 51 percent of total votes.

For Lyman County for County Commissioner, in the race between Republican Brian Kraus, Republican Leslie Reuer and Independent Kevin Thomas. Leslie Reuer with 37 percent of total votes and Brian Kraus with 35 percent of total votes won the two positions.

For Jones County in the race for States Attorney between Independent Diana Boni and Independent Kirby Krogman, Kirby Krogman defeated Diana Boni with 69 percent of total votes.

For Mellette County, in the race for County Commissioner District 2 between Republican Joyce M. Glynn, Independent Casey G. Krogman, and Independent Newlly O’Brien, Casey G. Krogman won the position with 42 percent of of total votes.

Initiated measure 26- an initiated measure to legalize marijuana for medical use, passed.

Amendment A passed legalizing the possession, use, transport and distribution of marijuana and paraphernalia by anyone who is 21 years old and older.