#thanksKELOLAND 2024 Q2 by KELOLANDTV

April-June 2024

Welcome to #thanksKELOLAND!

Welcome to #thanksKELOLAND! This quarterly digital newsletter highlights KELOLAND Media Group’s activities and involvement in our communities – the communities of KELOLAND. In this 2024 Q2 edition: Remembering D-Day, Fall Schedules, Founder’s Day, Remarkable Woman of KELOLAND, Fanfare Bus Trips and a KELOLAND Sports First.

News In Review

Flooding in KELOLAND

In case you’ve missed the news for 3 months, here’s a recap in under 6 minutes. https://youtu.be/HoOEK2DjOPA

Heavy rains in June caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in southeast KELOLAND. View our page on KELOLAND.com for stories and photo galleries on the historic flooding.

Remembering Doug Lund

Longtime KELOLAND TV anchor Doug Lund died on May 21, 2024 at the age of 78. The longtime evening newscast co-anchor and South Dakota Broadcasting Hall of Fame member is remembered by friends and co-workers as a calm journalist, but also someone who had an authoritative voice. There is a memorial page set up on KELOLAND. com, click here to see stories and photo gallery on Doug’s career.

KELOLAND Specials

KELOLAND Sports shined the spotlight on the top prep basketball players. The Player of the Year special aired during a special KELOLAND SportsZone Saturday show on April 20. Watch the finalists and the winners here.

A Sports First for KELOLAND

The KELOLAND Live Doppler weather team presented another informative Spring Special on Monday, April 8. Watch it here.

D-Day: The Greatest Victory aired June 5 on KELOLAND TV and on many Nexstar stations across the country. This fascinating special retells the stories of D-Day veterans and remembers the sacrifice of so many on this decisive date in history. See the special, local stories from KELOLAND reporters and see the photos and stories of WWII veterans as submitted by KELOLAND viewers. Visit our D-day page.

For the first time in our history, KELOLAND Sports live streamed and broadcast the State Class A & B Baseball Championship games. The exciting finales saw Sioux Fall Lincoln capture the Class A crown and Dell Rapids coming away with the Class B title.

Welcome CW in KELOLAND

KELOLAND is now home to the CW network statewide and a new lineup of top-notched sports! See what you can expect this fall on the CW in KELOLAND. Catch a preview here.

CBS and the CW announced their exciting fall schedules. You’ll see some familiar shows and some promising newcomers.

Ted’s Tips are back!

Climb aboard the boat with premier pro angler Ted Takasaki as he reveals insider tips and tricks to catch more fish and have more fun on the water. Watch for Ted’s Tips every week on KELOLAND News.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most promoted craft show in KELOLAND. Join us for the next KELOLAND Living Arts & Crafts Show October 18 & 19, 2024. Get information here.

Get on the Bus with Us!

The Fanfare bus is set to hit the road again Labor Day Weekend. Join us as we travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma to watch the Jackrabbits take on Oklahoma State.

Back the Jacks on this one of kind trip!

Click here to fine out more or sign up for the trip!

Founder’s Day of Caring

Every year, Nexstar stations across the country honor the company’s founding with a day of community service. On June 14, KELOLAND team members joined together to help six different organizations.

Volunteers served breakfast to 208 guests at The Banquet.

Eat Well Mobile market received some cleaning help from KELOLAND employees.

Others set up 525 chairs for a concert at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance.

More team members moved big items for the

Still more volunteers packed 640 meals for the Meals on Wheels program at Active Generations.

And finally, KELOLAND staff helped kids with crafts at the Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire.

Teddy Bear Den.

KELOLAND in the Community

KELOLAND Media Group hosted a blood drive with Community Blood Bank. 33 units were donated that have the potential of helping 99 patients. #thanksKELOLAND.

Dr. Melissa Dittberner was named our local Remarkable Woman in KELOLAND. See her story and all the Remarkable Women finalists here.

KELOLAND Media Group presented a $5,000 check to LifeScape to support its Journey of Hope building project.

KELOLAND Media Group’s Vice President and General Manager Mari Ossenfort moderated the Business Leadership Council Executive Briefing on June 27. The annual meeting is an opportunity to meet and welcome new executives to the community. The Business Leadership Council is part of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

KELOLAND Creative Services producers Nick Ruscitti and Jeff Zueger judged the PSA competition at the HOSA state leadership conference on April 11. HOSA is an organization for students pursuing or exploring a career in healthcare.

KELOLAND Media Group was proud to support these events and causes this past quarter:

• Legends for Kids

• BBB Shred Event

• SF Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Conference.

• McCrossan Boys Ranch Banquet/Auction.

• Night of Hope & Caring.

• Levitt at the Falls.

Thank You for Visiting Us!

KELOLAND Media Group hosted tour groups from Burke, Ireton, Rock Valley, Hull and Dordt College.

This man was president of Midcontinent Broadcasting when it filed a TV application for channel 11 in 1950. He also owned a local department store. Who was he? Find the answer here.

KELOLAND Trivia

Burke 5th Graders

Rock Valley Christian

Ireton Christian School

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You’re Welcome!

Here are just a few of the thank you messages we received this past quarter.