Partly cloudy with late night showers or thunderstorms. Low near 60F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%..
Partly cloudy with late night showers or thunderstorms. Low near 60F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Updated: September 8, 2025 @ 7:41 pm
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{KXLG – Watertown, SD} – Lake Area Technical College celebrated its second stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Aberdeen Central vs. Tea football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete.
Blake Madsen, a senior at Aberdeen Central High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Lake Area Technical College in Watertown. Presenting the scholarship was Lake Area Technical College President Tiffany Sanderson.
On the field, Hayden Bialas, a junior defensive end for Tea, was named the game’s MVP. Bialas received a commemorative football from LATC Agriculture Instructor and former NFL player Spencer Waege.
Lake Area Technical College President Tiffany Sanderson said the tour is a celebration of the school’s six decades of successfully preparing students for high-demand, high-value technical professions.
“At Lake Area Tech, we believe education extends beyond the classroom,” Sanderson said. “This tour is a fun way to connect with communities in our area, support student-athletes and showcase the fast and focused education available to students interested in jumpstarting their careers.”
The 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour will continue with stops at high school football games across the region through October. Each stop includes scholarship awards, an MVP recognition and hands-on activities for fans of all ages. This week’s stop will be in Watertown, where the Arrows will host the Pierre Governors.
Lake Area Technical College was established in 1965 in Watertown. It was South Dakota’s first technical college and has grown to more than 30 programs and nearly 2,700 students. For more information on the Tailgate Tour or Lake Area Technical College, follow its social pages on Facebook and Instagram and/or visit www.lakeareatech.edu.
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