Scotland, SD welcomes you!

WELCOME to the city of Scotland. Scotland is a place that you could call home no matter what your age; If you are starting a family, retiring, or just looking a smaller community. Live, work, and play, that's our motto. Take a look around our site, you will find information about our town, schools, and everything this small community has to offer. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.

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September 3 - Highlander Football

The Scotland Highlanders open their season on Friday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. by hosting South Central. Good Luck!

September 4 - Highlander Cross Country

The Scotland Highlanders open their cross country season on Saturday, September 4th at Corsica. The meet begins at 9:00 a.m. Good Luck!

September 7 - Lady Highlander Volleyball

The Lady Highlanders travel to Gayville on Tuesday, September 7th to play against Centerville and Gayville-Volin. The junior varsity begins at 4:30 p.m. Good Luck!

September 7 - Highlander Cross Country

The Scotland Highlanders will host a cross country meet at the Dawson Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, September 7th starting at 4:15 p.m. with the varsity girls race. Then both JV boys and girls will run together and the meet ends with the varsity boys race. Good Luck!

September 11 - Stewart Pentathalon

The second annual Jim Stewart Memorial Pentathalon will be held on Saturday, September 11th. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. with a calcutta at the Scotland Rodeo grounds. The competition will follow immediately after the calcutta. The Pentathalon will be made up of teams with five contestants competing in five events- golf (closest to pin), trap shoot (shells provided), mile walk, home run hit, and barrel race. Put together your five person team-one team member per event. The entry fee per team is 100 dollars. Contact Pam Stewart at 660-0022 or 583-2513; or Shelly Konstanz at 464-2800 or 583-4766. A percentage of the calcutta to go towards the Jim Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund. A free will donation meal of Green Pepper Chislic and/or nachos will be served from the rodeo ground concession stand (beverage not included). Pop and beer will be sold separately. Come out and enjoy the day in "Stewart Fashion" by telling a joke, competing, eating, and spending time with friends.

September 12 - St. George Catholic Fall Supper

The St. George Catholic Church will host their annual fall supper on Sunday, September 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the St. George Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. The menu will consist of broasted chicken, baked ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salads, variety of pies, homemade buns, and beverages. The hall is air conditioned and capable of accommodating 200 guests in one sitting. Carry outs are available. Children under 3 eat free! Raffle tickets will be drawn for many prizes, including homemade items and lots of cash!

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 Veterans Home Place In History Set

After looking at locations for a new Veterans Home, Governor Mike Rounds decided the best place for it, is rigth where it is.

State Fair Celebrates 125 Years

The South Dakota State Fair is running through Labor Day weekend. It's celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Canton Residents Question Police Suspension

With two officers not being called to protect and serve, some in the town are calling for answers.

Report: M'Haha Co. Deputies Justified In Shooting

The SD Attorney General says two Minnehaha County deputies were justified in the shooting death of a wanted Sioux Falls man.

Ordinance Smokes Out Averaâs New Campaign

Fire Marshal makes unexpected visit to Averaâs new campaign unveiling.

Businesses Hope To Cash-In On LifeLight

Businesses in Worthing prepare for customers from LifeLight Christian music festival.

River Boulevard To Reopen Friday Morning

Drivers can once again use River Boulevard to get around in Sioux Falls starting at 7 a.m. Friday.

Stories Of Survival Featured On Billboards

Billboards around Sioux Falls promote a website where families can find information and plan ahead in case of an emergency.

SD Care Center Fall Leads To Jury Award

A jury has awarded $500,000 to two sons of a woman who died a month after falling while a resident of Firesteel Healthcare ...

Army: Chaplain Is 1st Killed In Action Since 1970

The military says a chaplain who died in Afghanistan is the first Army clergyperson killed in action since the Vietnam War.

September's Temperature Swings

September usually has wild temperature swings in KELOLAND.

Storm Center Update - Thursday PM

Storm Center Update

September Outlook

Above average rain will continue in eastern KELOLAND in September while dry conditions will prevail in the north and west.

Storm Center Update - Wednesday PM

Storm Center Update

2010 Creeping Up The Record List

Sioux Falls is now 20th on the list for wettest years.

Storm Center Update - Tuesday PM

Storm Center Update

Temperature Swings Common As Seasons Change

We've experienced some huge temperature swings in August, and Mother Nature isn't done yet.

Storm Center Update - Monday PM

Storms are looking likely for KELOLAND tonight.

Storm Center Update-Monday AM

Thunderstorms are expected to develop and become more numerous across much of KELOLAND late this afternoon and tonight.

Storm Center Update - Sunday PM

Scattered storms will move in on Monday.

Pheasants Confident Heading To Lincoln With 2-0 Lead

The Birds admitted things would be more difficult if the series were tied at one game apiece.

CFB: SMSU Edges Northern St. In Sauter's Debut

Lester Lewis caught a career-high seven passes for 156 yards and two touchdown to help SMSU (1-0) top Northern State (0-1) 28-24.

Community Remembers Referee Duane Hansen

The 69-year-old died last week after a heart attack while he was running. And friends say his legacy extends beyond his calls.

Thursday Sports Broadcast

Click here to view Thursday's 10 PM sports.

Thursday Night Scoreboard

SD Girls Tennis Rankings

Here are the South Dakota Tennis Coaches' Association's girls tennis rankings for the week of Aug. 30.

SD H.S. Volleyball Rankings

Here is the inaugural South Dakota Sportswriters volleyball poll for the 2010 season.

HSFB: Dakota Bowl XXXII Preview

The 32nd Bob Burns Dakota Bowl will pit No. 2 O'Gorman against No. 3 Roosevelt.

Rodriguez's Walk-Off Sac Fly Gives Pheasants 2-0 Lead

It took 11 innings, but Eddy Rodriguez's bases-loaded sacrifice fly gave Sioux Falls a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.