Ernest Cottier
Morning Reporter
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Ernest graduated from St Cloud State with a degree in broadcast journalism in December of 2020.
Ernest spent time as a sportscaster for his school's radio station and worked as a news anchor, reporter, and producer before graduating.
Ernest also loves sports having done freelance work with Fox Sports as well as doing play-by-play for St Cloud state for sports such as volleyball, basketball, and hockey. His favorite teams include the Packers and the Bucks.
Ernest was born and raised in Janesville Wisconsin and says he loves the Midwest and enjoys getting to explore Sioux Falls and South Dakota.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Thursday morning was an exciting time for students, teachers, and parents as kids throughout the area returned to the classroom while others went to school for the very first time.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
While many kids are getting excited for the new year South Dakota EMS for Children is hoping parents are making safety a top priority as classes start.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 1:06 PM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Saturday Celebrating Families Back-To-School Fair was back in action at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Sioux Falls.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 10:33 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Renner Days has been the town’s annual event since it began over 15 years ago.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Sanford Health has teamed up with Sanford Fit to offer a free Make and Take class for parents and their young children.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Agriculture is South Dakotas biggest industry so exhibitors from around the country are gathered in Mitchell to help show off the latest in farming technology.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
The Enlightenment Machine is a hands-on art exhibit that opened in Sioux Falls over the weekend.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Husband and wife duo Michael and Mariah Swanson moved to Pipestone in the spring of 2022 to take over the kitchen at the Pipestone Country Club.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
The event is aimed to be fun for the whole family with a free pancake feed, games, and more but the event’s main focus is teaching the public how to stay safe in their everyday lives.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Sunday, August 14th from 4-6 pm Hope for the Hopeless is holding an ice cream social fundraiser at the FCA building on east 69th street.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Agriculture is South Dakota’s largest industry so today the Sioux Falls chamber of commerce and sponsors from around the area decided to give back to farmers.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
This weekend you can take a step back in history with the Canton Civil War Days.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
As South Dakota’s longest-running music festival the event has become a staple of the Canton in the Summer.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Saturday dogs from around the area will be pouring into Remedy Brewing for the annual Woofstock fundraiser.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Tuesday all Sioux Falls Scooter’s locations are giving 100% of their sales to foster organizations in the area including: Royal Family Kids Sioux Empire, Family Visitation Center, Sioux Falls, East River Foster Parent Network, Sioux Falls CASA, and Children’s Home Society of South Dakota.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Champion Legacy Dance Academy is getting ready for a busy night.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
"Willy Wonka” playing at Brookings Community Theatre
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
While many South Dakotans grew up eating chislic the annual festival serves as a way to introduce the snack to those that have never gotten to try it.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:44 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Dairy Queens Miracle Treat Day returned to its normal day this year after having to change things due to COVID-19 over the last several years.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Natural Grocers began in colorado over 65 years ago. The shop is now preparing to open its doors in Sioux Falls for the very first time Wednesday morning.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Thunder Road has been a part of Sioux Falls for many years but General Manager Ryant Friez along with others felt like something was missing so they decided to add food to its offering with its restaurant Rev It Up Grille.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Shops throughout downtown Sioux Falls are getting ready for a very busy weekend as the annual Downtown Summer Crazy Days sale kicks off Friday.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Hot Summer Nights has become a staple of Sioux Falls bringing in corvettes from around the country for the last 29 years.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:42 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
The annual Granite Threshing Bee started off as a small event 38 years ago but has since grown to have thousands in attendance every year.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 3:28 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Sioux Falls’ newest pizza place has had quite the journey as its owner Josiah Urban move the shop and his family all the way from New Jersey to open the restaurant.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
The Brookings summer arts festival has become a staple of Brookings in the summer since it began over half a century ago.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Innsokate started in Washington D.C. in 2013 thanks to a collaboration between USA skateboarding and the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
SoDak Soda is Sioux Falls’ first-ever gourmet soda shop serving up mixed drinks, sweet treats, and salty snacks.
Drive Out Domestic Violence campaign aims to spread awareness while raising funds for Children’s Inn
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
July is one of the busiest months of the year for the Children’s Inn in Sioux Falls. The Inn is using its social media platforms along with several sponsors to raise awareness for domestic violence in the area.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Monday morning Sioux Falls parks and recreation held its annual independence day celebration at Falls Park.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
This weekend will be one of the busiest of the year for the city of Parkston.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
REACH Literacy has been helping people both young and old learn and improve their reading skills for many years.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 9:27 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Families come from all over the Sioux Empire to check out the great plains zoo and its many animals throughout the summer.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Center of Hope has been providing transportation in the form of bicycles to those in need for over 15 years.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Most people never learn how to play the harp but for others such as Jeremy Chesman and Anna Vorhes, the instrument has become a major part of their lives since they first gave it a try.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
The Teafest car show has been hosted by Octane Ink for the last 7 years but octane president Jon Powell has been a part of the show as a fan or organizer since the show’s early years.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
With car shows, money-filled sand pits, live music, and even a parade there is plenty for people to enjoy at the Jamboree Days.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 10:55 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Art Maneuver is an event showcasing local artists held on the second Thursday of each month behind Pho Quynh in Sioux Falls.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Road work season is in full swing across Sioux Falls.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Charlie’s pizza began in Yankton in the late 1950′s and quickly expanded to Sioux Falls within the next few years but in 1988 over 33 years ago the shop left the city until returning this spring.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Harrisburg days are back in action this weekend starting Friday night and running all the way until Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
2022 South Dakota Kidney Walk returns to Sertoma Park
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 1:12 PM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
For most places, ice cream is sold by the scoop, but at Sub Zero, it is done in a much different way.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Bargain Bins 605 selling discount merchandise while helping Brandon community
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Thursday kicks off the 4th year of the annual downtown Hartford market.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:22 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
The annual Golfing For Kids event is preparing for its 9th year of raising funds for the Royal Family Kids Camp.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Friday’s Eastbank block party is set to be an event for the whole family with food, live music, and games.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
While many people were excited to spend time with friends and family this Memorial Day, they’re having to clean up due to Sunday night storms.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Sioux Falls is famous for its many restaurants and shops, but area native Lexus Paulson thought there was something missing so she decided to bring a new restaurant to the area.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Ernest Cottier
Lions Club Pancake Days serving the community for 65 years
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