Friday, May 8, 2009
From Hyundai, an unexpected turn in the road
WASHINGTON - A decade ago, I wrote several columns urging readers to take seriously Hyundai Motor, Korea's largest automobile manufacturer.
UPCOMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Live music
Music General dancers take home the hardware
Music General dancers recently competed at the Showstopper Dance Competition at Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota campus. The dancers received 17 Double Platinum awards, nine Platinum awards and nine Gold awards.
Drawing on his artwork
Brainerd's Rick O'Connor doesn't allow his mental condition to get in the way of his dream.
Ninety to the Dozen at Forty Club
AITKIN - The Authentic Irish Music Pub Tour will present a night of informal acoustic Irish music from Ninety to the Dozen from 8-10 p.m. Friday at the Forty Club Bar and Restaurant in Aitkin.
LOCAL BRIEFS
The Central Lakes College Jazz Ensemble and Community Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chalberg Theater on the Brainerd campus.
Sharing 'Souperior' selections
While at my parents' house celebrating my mother's 83rd birthday over the weekend, my sister gave me a belated birthday gift - a fun cookbook full of down-home recipes.
Ovarian cancer support group to meet May 14
A new ovarian cancer support group has scheduled its second meeting 6:30-8 p.m. for May 14.
Senior activities
Lakes Area Senior Activity Center
Police blotter
CRASH - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday at Glory Road and Highway 371.
Senior activities
Lakes Area Senior Activity Center
Police blotter
CRASH - No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday at Glory Road and Highway 371.
POLICE BLOTTER
PROPERTY DAMAGE - A gate with a cut padlock was found open Tuesday at the Brainerd Public Utilities service road on East River Road and Jenny Street.
Simple steps can up a home's appeal to buyers
It's a question all homeowners face when they decide to sell: How can you make your home as appealing to potential buyers as possible? In today's market, that question has become even more crucial.
Simple steps can up a home's appeal to buyers
It's a question all homeowners face when they decide to sell: How can you make your home as appealing to potential buyers as possible? In today's market, that question has become even more crucial.
Alguire, Martin earn top honor at Kurilla
Kurilla Real Estate recently presented Todd Alguire and Liz Martin with its 2008 Realtor of the Year award, recognizing their success, professionalism and commitment.
Alguire, Martin earn top honor at Kurilla
Kurilla Real Estate recently presented Todd Alguire and Liz Martin with its 2008 Realtor of the Year award, recognizing their success, professionalism and commitment.
When the chips are down
Stores are now awash with wood and bark chips. Besides the usual supply available at nurseries and garden centers, clean white bags of chips are also neatly stacked in front of hardware stores, supermarket, even convenience stores.
When the chips are down
Stores are now awash with wood and bark chips. Besides the usual supply available at nurseries and garden centers, clean white bags of chips are also neatly stacked in front of hardware stores, supermarket, even convenience stores.
Friday is Poppy Day
Judy Chadwick, Brainerd American Legion Auxiliary president, pinned a poppy Thursday on Commander Ron Holloway at the Legion.
Overheard
I like being on the water and like being on the boat. And fishermen aren't carrying rifles.
2008 is deadliest year for bicyclists since 2000; caution is urged
Following the deadliest year for bicyclists in eight years, state traffic safety and transportation officials are urging motorists to drive alert as warm weather arrives and bicyclists return to the road, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reported.
Highway 210 project to begin
Work gets under way on a 15-mile stretch of Highway 210, from Wisconsin Avenue east of Hewitt to Dakota Avenue in Staples in Todd County.
This was Brainerd
MAY 7 - 60 years ago (1949) - Telephones in Brainerd will be cut over to the dial system some time during the night of June 2, according to the local Northwestern Bell Telephone manager. New directories will be issued containing information on use of the dial.
Breaking news: Suspected Mille Lacs case tests negative for swine flu
ONAMIA - The Mille Lacs Band reported Friday that an influenza A case on the Mille Lacs Reservation tested negative for H1N1, the swine flu.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1989): Charles Knox, 27, was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder and two counts of manslaughter in the death of Michael Mahoney, Nisswa, whose frozen body was found December 4.
Overheard
High-end journalism is dying in America and unless a new economic model is achieved it will not be reborn on the Web or anywhere else.
The opener is a big thing
for Minnesota anglers
Sunday, you would think, might rank as a big day for the Marv Koep family.
City finds savings for bond issue
This year's street projects in Brainerd could cost less than anticipated.
Work going on all over downtown
Construction continued Thursday in downtown Brainerd on the street reconstruction project.
Pierz senior lands Elks Lodge grant
PIERZ - Eighteen-year-old Ryan Gall has led an intriguing life. He started a fishing business at age 14 and spent six months in New Zealand.
Anglers? Pequot draws the shoppers
PEQUOT LAKES - Pequot Lakes was hopping Thursday two days before the fishing opener that brings boatloads (literally) of people to the tourist town every year.
Band reports suspected case of flu
As a result of a suspected case of swine flu on the Mille Lacs Reservation, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe officials Wednesday announced they will close the band's schools south of Onamia on the reservation.
Breaking news: Larson sentenced for punishing child
Cody Lee Larson, who pleaded guilty to malicious punishment of a child, was sentenced Friday in a Crow Wing County courtroom to serve an 18-month sentence.
Anglers? Pequot draws the shoppers
PEQUOT LAKES - Pequot Lakes was hopping Thursday two days before the fishing opener that brings boatloads (literally) of people to the tourist town every year.
Mille Lacs could enjoy a banner year
Will Lake Mille Lacs be this year's Leech Lake?
Work going on all over downtown
Construction continued Thursday in downtown Brainerd on the street reconstruction project.
MINNESOTA FISHING REPORT
LAKE MILLE LACS
The opener is a big thing
for Minnesota anglers
Sunday, you would think, might rank as a big day for the Marv Koep family.
Fishing opener weather
The weather forecast for the Brainerd lakes area for the 2009 Minnesota fishing opener, as provided by the National Weather Service in Duluth:
Elks award scholarships
Several Brainerd lakes area students were awarded scholarships Wednesday at the Elks Lodge No. 615 Scholarship Awards Banquet.
2008 is deadliest year for bicyclists since 2000; caution is urged
Following the deadliest year for bicyclists in eight years, state traffic safety and transportation officials are urging motorists to drive alert as warm weather arrives and bicyclists return to the road, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reported.
Leech Lake Band members question oil pipeline
ST. PAUL(AP) - Some members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe are trying to stop a planned oil pipeline from crossing their reservation in northern Minnesota.
Breaking news: Larson sentenced for punishing child
Cody Lee Larson, who pleaded guilty to malicious punishment of a child, was sentenced Friday in a Crow Wing County courtroom to serve an 18-month sentence.
Threat leads to closing McGregor school for day
Classes were dismissed Wednesday at the McGregor Independent School District in a precautionary measure after a possible threat to the school.
Overheard
I like being on the water and like being on the boat. And fishermen aren't carrying rifles.
Friday is Poppy Day
Judy Chadwick, Brainerd American Legion Auxiliary president, pinned a poppy Thursday on Commander Ron Holloway at the Legion.
Mille Lacs could enjoy a banner year
Will Lake Mille Lacs be this year's Leech Lake?
Breaking news: Suspected Mille Lacs case tests negative for swine flu
ONAMIA - The Mille Lacs Band reported Friday that an influenza A case on the Mille Lacs Reservation tested negative for H1N1, the swine flu.
Highway 210 project to begin
Work gets under way on a 15-mile stretch of Highway 210, from Wisconsin Avenue east of Hewitt to Dakota Avenue in Staples in Todd County.
Trailside fire
Brainerd firefighter Kurt Doree sprayed water Thursday on a burning tree along the Paul Bunyan Trail off Cypress Drive in Baxter. The wildfire, reported about 5 p.m., was in a small wooded area behind the Arbor Glenn apartments on Excelsior Road. Firefighters from Brainerd and the DNR stopped the fire's advance within minutes of arrival. Brainerd Dispatch/Matt Erickson
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1989): Charles Knox, 27, was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder and two counts of manslaughter in the death of Michael Mahoney, Nisswa, whose frozen body was found December 4.
National Nursing Home Week set
The Good Samaritan Society-Communities of Brainerd and Pine River will celebrate National Nursing Home Week May 10-17 with the theme "Nurturing a Love that Lasts."
National Nursing Home Week set
The Good Samaritan Society-Communities of Brainerd and Pine River will celebrate National Nursing Home Week May 10-17 with the theme "Nurturing a Love that Lasts."
Career program gets $75,000 grant
Brainerd High School senior Allyson Olshanski wasn't sure about pursuing a career in nursing until she was able to see a nurse in action.
Fishing opener weather
The weather forecast for the Brainerd lakes area for the 2009 Minnesota fishing opener, as provided by the National Weather Service in Duluth:
Trailside fire
Brainerd firefighter Kurt Doree sprayed water Thursday on a burning tree along the Paul Bunyan Trail off Cypress Drive in Baxter. The wildfire, reported about 5 p.m., was in a small wooded area behind the Arbor Glenn apartments on Excelsior Road. Firefighters from Brainerd and the DNR stopped the fire's advance within minutes of arrival. Brainerd Dispatch/Matt Erickson
Career program gets $75,000 grant
Brainerd High School senior Allyson Olshanski wasn't sure about pursuing a career in nursing until she was able to see a nurse in action.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 cents a word, exclusive of the first 125 words, which are free. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Harriet E. Holum
NEW HOPE - Harriet Emilie Holum, age 86, New Hope, formerly of Emily, died May 4, 2009, at St. Therese Care Center, New Hope. She was born on Oct. 14, 1922, in Minneapolis to Carl and Martha (Fiebelkorn) Fisher. She married Morris Holum on May 3, 1945, in Henning.
Lawrence 'Buzz' Riley
BAY LAKE - Lawrence "Buzz" Riley, age 90, of Bay Lake, died on April 22, 2009, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Aitkin. He was born on Nov. 18, 1918, in Lake City, Iowa, to William and Selma (Justman) Riley.
Josephine Kalis
LITTLE FALLS - Josephine Kalis, 96-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Central Minnesota Senior Care in Little Falls, Minn., with her loving family surrounding her.
Leona M. Dumprope
PLATTE TOWNSHIP - Leona M. Dumprope, 86-year-old resident of Platte Township, Minn., passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services for Leona Dumprope will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn. Visitation from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 cents a word, exclusive of the first 125 words, which are free. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Laurence Spencer
AITKIN - Laurence Spencer, age 100 years and 25 days, of Aitkin, Minn., died on May 6, 2009, at his home. He was born on April 11, 1909, on a farm near Zimmerman, Minn. He lived on the farm until he retired. They moved to Mille Lacs and then to Aitkin.
Laurence Spencer
AITKIN - Laurence Spencer, age 100 years and 25 days, of Aitkin, Minn., died on May 6, 2009, at his home. He was born on April 11, 1909, on a farm near Zimmerman, Minn. He lived on the farm until he retired. They moved to Mille Lacs and then to Aitkin.
Debora L. Molitor
FORT RIPLEY - Debora L. Molitor, age 53, of Fort Ripley, passed away late Saturday, May 2, 2009, following a long illness, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Private family services will be held in memory of Debora at a later date. Memorials and cards may be mailed to her daughter, Hidie Lundgren, 9611 10th St., Fort Ripley, MN 56449.
Lawrence 'Buzz' Riley
BAY LAKE - Lawrence "Buzz" Riley, age 90, of Bay Lake, died on April 22, 2009, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Aitkin. He was born on Nov. 18, 1918, in Lake City, Iowa, to William and Selma (Justman) Riley.
Kenneth C. Lyons
AITKIN - Kenneth C. Lyons, 90, of Aitkin, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Richard M. Peterson
Richard M. Peterson, 76, Brainerd, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Obituary policy
Obituary notices are charged at 40 cents a word, exclusive of the first 125 words, which are free. A $10 fee is charged for a half-column photograph. To place an obituary in the Dispatch, consult the funeral home handling arrangements.
Josephine Kalis
LITTLE FALLS - Josephine Kalis, 96-year-old resident of Little Falls, Minn., passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Central Minnesota Senior Care in Little Falls, Minn., with her loving family surrounding her.
Richard M. Peterson
Richard M. Peterson, 76, Brainerd, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Other opinion: School funding
It's that uncomfortable, even ugly time of year for Minnesota school districts.
Open Forum
Socialism, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, reads a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. The United States of America, for more than 200 years, has based the majority of its economy upon private ownership by citizens.
Fighting back against the flu
IN THE MIAMI AIRPORT - Against the advice our vice president, I have braved the germ-infested world, forced into transit by prior commitments and surrounded by strangers who may not recently have washed their hands.
The conservative 'Happy Warrior'
Jack Kemp set the stage for GOP
OTHER OPINION: Bachmann
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann looks more and more like a politician with permanent foot-in-mouth disease.
Other opinion: School funding
It's that uncomfortable, even ugly time of year for Minnesota school districts.
VOX POP
I called Forestview to see if a group could view the planetarium. She said it's been completely closed due to budget cuts and was open this week only for the third-graders' field trips. She told me to call Community Education and she, too, said, "No, it's closed. No one is allowed to see it." They may have a class in the fall. Why can't the school open it up a few days a week (Thursday-Saturday) and charge an admission fee? I want to see the planetarium. I don't care if I have to pay to see it.
The conservative 'Happy Warrior'
Jack Kemp set the stage for GOP
Brainerd lakes area churches
Addresses and phone numbers. Call for service times.
Church news
NISSWA - Dana Jorgensen of Nashville will worship with Christ Community Church at the 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services May 17 as well as perform in concert at 7 p.m. After being forced to medically retire from an aspiring career in professional hockey, Jorgensen followed the Lord's leading and turned his full attention to sharing his love of music and God with others.
We need to remember - and seek God
We have recently been reminded about Good Friday and Easter. Reminded of God's promise of a Saviour who would redeem sin fallen man. How long will we remember?
We need to remember - and seek God
We have recently been reminded about Good Friday and Easter. Reminded of God's promise of a Saviour who would redeem sin fallen man. How long will we remember?
Brainerd lakes area churches
Addresses and phone numbers. Call for service times.
Church news
NISSWA - Dana Jorgensen of Nashville will worship with Christ Community Church at the 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services May 17 as well as perform in concert at 7 p.m. After being forced to medically retire from an aspiring career in professional hockey, Jorgensen followed the Lord's leading and turned his full attention to sharing his love of music and God with others.
Scoreboard
Area events
LOCAL SHORTS
Brainerd High School graduate Kayla Huether of Minnesota State University, Moorhead, has been named the NSIC freshman women's tennis player of the year.
Gobblers fourth in scramble
MORA - The Aitkin tandem of Dayna Pearson-Brittany Searle tied for fifth out of 36 two-person teams in the Mora Scramble Tuesday at Springbrook Country Club.
Little Falls brings out Lambrecht's power
Something about playing at Little Falls brings out the best in Steph Lambrecht.
Are you ready for some semi-pro football?
If the players are as motivated as their head coach, the Brainerd Lumberjacks should have a successful inaugural season.
Brainerd wins 11th straight
The Brainerd Warriors rolled to their 11th straight victory with a 6-1 Central Lakes Conference victory over the Willmar Cardinals Thursday.
Cardinals score 7-5 victory over Browerville
BROWERVILLE - Gunner Johnson went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs to help Alex Jansson pitch the Staples-Motley Cardinals to a 7-5 non-conference victory over Browerville Wednesday.
Sperl, Flyers rebound to win
LITTLE FALLS - Michael Sperl's walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the seventh sent Little Falls to a wild 6-5 Central Lakes Conference victory over Fergus Falls Thursday.
Scoreboard
Area events
W-DC girls win Daggett
FRAZEE - Brittany Noon won the 100- and 200-meter dash to help lead the Wadena-Deer Creek girls to first at the Daggett Invite Thursday.
GOLF SHORTS
EAST GULL LAKE - Edward Jones topped US Bank 26-18 to claim the lead in the first week of regular team play during men's league at Cragun's Legacy Courses April 30.
Gobblers clinch Great River
PINE CITY - Kristy Hoge drove in Kelsey Klucas with a 10th-inning single to hand the Aitkin Gobblers with a 2-1 Great River Conference victory Thursday.
Cards claim crown
PARK RAPIDS - Ent Chongkavinit fought severe leg cramps during his third No. 3 singles match, but pulled off the victory to help the Staples-Motley Cardinals claim the Mid-State Conference title Thursday.
W-DC girls finish third
WADENA - Brittany Noon won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and Brigetta Berg captured the pole vault to lead the Wadena-Deer Creek girls' team to third place in Tuesday's Section 6-1A True Team meet.
Raiders open against Itasca
The Central Lakes College Raiders are seeded fourth and will play top-seeded Itasca at 10 a.m. Saturday in the opening round of the Region 13B tournament at Portage Park in Cohasset.
SCOREBOARD
Area events
Lunkers announce promotional schedule
Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers owner and general manager Joel Sutherland announced the team's 2009 promotional schedule Thursday.
Warriors rally in bottom of 7th for win
Brainerd Warriors baseball players must be stuffing rabbit's feet in their back pockets.
Sperl, Flyers rebound to win
LITTLE FALLS - Michael Sperl's walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the seventh sent Little Falls to a wild 6-5 Central Lakes Conference victory over Fergus Falls Thursday.
Brainerd gets back on winning side
ST. CLOUD - Nikki Anderson allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out seven in a 4-0 shutout victory over St. Cloud Apollo Thursday in Central Lakes Conference action.
Warrior girls 2nd, boys 3rd
SAUK RAPIDS - Kelsi Ring won two events and Madison Smith and Hannah McAllister each won as the Brainerd Warrior girls' track and field team placed second in the Section 8-3A True Team meet Thursday.
Forsberg, Cards own Deacon's
BREEZY POINT - It took the fifth handicap hole for Nick Forsberg to become the second Staples-Motley Cardinal to win the Deacon's Invite Wednesday.
Warriors hire Fussy as head coach
Ellen Fussy's aim is to maintain the success the Brainerd Warrior girls' tennis team has enjoyed the past three seasons.
Are you ready for some semi-pro football?
If the players are as motivated as their head coach, the Brainerd Lumberjacks should have a successful inaugural season.
Cards, Hasselberg finish 2nd
MENAHGA - Cydney Hasselberg was one shot of the individual title as she shot 80 to help place the Staples-Motley Cardinals in second place Tuesday in the Menahga-Sebeka Invite at Blueberry Pines.
Gobblers clinch Great River
PINE CITY - Kristy Hoge drove in Kelsey Klucas with a 10th-inning single to hand the Aitkin Gobblers with a 2-1 Great River Conference victory Thursday.
Warrior girls 2nd, boys 3rd
SAUK RAPIDS - Kelsi Ring won two events and Madison Smith and Hannah McAllister each won as the Brainerd Warrior girls' track and field team placed second in the Section 8-3A True Team meet Thursday.
W-DC girls win Daggett
FRAZEE - Brittany Noon won the 100- and 200-meter dash to help lead the Wadena-Deer Creek girls to first at the Daggett Invite Thursday.
Brainerd wins 11th straight
The Brainerd Warriors rolled to their 11th straight victory with a 6-1 Central Lakes Conference victory over the Willmar Cardinals Thursday.
Herold, Matlock lead Pierz to third
KIMBALL - Dustin Herold tied for fifth with a 90 and Gregg Matlock shot 93 to tie sixth as the Pierz Pioneers placed third in the Kimball-Eden Valley-Watkins Invite Thursday.
Lunkers announce promotional schedule
Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers owner and general manager Joel Sutherland announced the team's 2009 promotional schedule Thursday.
Warriors rally in bottom of 7th for win
Brainerd Warriors baseball players must be stuffing rabbit's feet in their back pockets.
Raiders open against Itasca
The Central Lakes College Raiders are seeded fourth and will play top-seeded Itasca at 10 a.m. Saturday in the opening round of the Region 13B tournament at Portage Park in Cohasset.
Area drivers receive WSA Pro-ICE awards
Several lakes area drivers earned awards at the WSA Pro-Ice season-ending banquet Saturday at the Blue Goose in Garrison.
Cards claim crown
PARK RAPIDS - Ent Chongkavinit fought severe leg cramps during his third No. 3 singles match, but pulled off the victory to help the Staples-Motley Cardinals claim the Mid-State Conference title Thursday.
Brainerd gets back on winning side
ST. CLOUD - Nikki Anderson allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out seven in a 4-0 shutout victory over St. Cloud Apollo Thursday in Central Lakes Conference action.
Herold, Matlock lead Pierz to third
KIMBALL - Dustin Herold tied for fifth with a 90 and Gregg Matlock shot 93 to tie sixth as the Pierz Pioneers placed third in the Kimball-Eden Valley-Watkins Invite Thursday.
Cards, Hasselberg finish 2nd
MENAHGA - Cydney Hasselberg was one shot of the individual title as she shot 80 to help place the Staples-Motley Cardinals in second place Tuesday in the Menahga-Sebeka Invite at Blueberry Pines.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. Highs in the low to mid 70s.
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers west...Central...And southeast.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Showers and a few thunderstorms spreading across the south
State forecast for S.D.
Friday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day...And a slight chance of showers at night north and east. Highs from the upper 40s west to the lower 60s far southeast.
Raining cats and dogs
Weather drawing by Megan Ryder in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds. A slight chance of rain showers and isolated thunderstorms far southwest in the afternoon. Highs from the mid 50s near lake superior...To the mid 70s southwest. Turning cooler near lake michigan in the afternoon.
State forecast for S.D.
Today...Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly early morning southeast...Otherwise partly cloudy. Clouds increasing in the afternoon west with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs from the lower to mid 60s west...To the upper 60s to lower 70s central into east.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Showers and a few thunderstorms spreading across the south
Go fly a kite
Weather drawing by Lauren Dockndorf in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
Go fly a kite
Weather drawing by Lauren Dockndorf in the Baxter third grade of Ms. Hemstad.
State forecast for Minnesota
Today...Partly cloudy. Isolated mainly afternoon showers and
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers west...Central...And southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms. Highs
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and isolated
State forecast for N.D.
Today...Partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms west and central
State forecast for S.D.
Friday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day...And a slight chance of showers at night north and east. Highs from the upper 40s west to the lower 60s far southeast.
State forecast for Iowa
Today...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and isolated
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Increasing clouds. A slight chance of rain showers and isolated thunderstorms far southwest in the afternoon. Highs from the mid 50s near lake superior...To the mid 70s southwest. Turning cooler near lake michigan in the afternoon.