Ben Kuhns

4 days ago | espnsiouxfalls.com | Ben Kuhns

We're right at the start of summer, and with that season comes some unwelcome guests: mosquitoes, flies, gnats, ticks, and more. Consumer Reports has done the work to find the best insect repellents and report on them. Boy, I wouldn't want to be one of the volunteers for this yearly study. I mean, how do you resist the urge to swat? Choosing the best insect repellents really does matter when it comes to disease-carrying mosquitoes and ticks.

4 days ago | kikn.com | Ben Kuhns

A local Sioux Empire shelter needs your help ASAP, especially when it comes to finding new homes for loving dogs. Our four-legged friends are huge companions in our lives. They are truly part of the family, so it's always difficult to believe that some animals do not have a permanent home. Individuals abandon them for various reasons, but that does not mean our dogs, cats, or other pets don't deserve a second chance.

4 days ago | espnsiouxfalls.com | Ben Kuhns

A local Sioux Empire shelter needs your help ASAP, especially when it comes to finding new homes for loving dogs. Our four-legged friends are huge companions in our lives. They are truly part of the family, so it's always difficult to believe that some animals do not have a permanent home. Individuals abandon them for various reasons, but that does not mean our dogs, cats, or other pets don't deserve a second chance.

5 days ago | kxrb.com | Ben Kuhns

What do you think is the most dangerous animal in South Dakota? Maybe the mounting lion? They are very dangerous, but they mostly keep to themselves and rarely cause injuries or property damage. READ MORE: The Majestic Mountain Lion Of South Dakota - What To Do If One Crosses Your PathWildlife Danger in South Dakota: What Comes to Mind? Rattlesnakes are a good guess. They do cause more injuries than mountain lions and can be found in most parts of the state.

6 days ago | espnsiouxfalls.com | Ben Kuhns

South Dakota's exotic animal laws are pretty lax and that's putting it mildly. Maybe you're a big USD fan and want a pet coyote? Or, perhaps, you've got a bad termite problem and could use a friendly anteater in your life? Check out this list of ten terribly unpractical animals you can legally keep as a pet in the Mount Rushmore State. In order to own a non-domestic cat or dog, bear, rhino, elephant, primate, non-domestic ferret, and some other animals you will need to obtain a permit.