By Associated Press - Thursday, March 6, 2014

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Two men working on construction of a Ferris wheel at the Scheels store in Sioux Falls were hurt when an electric motor fell about 15 feet

The workers were taken to a hospital Wednesday afternoon with injuries that police said were not life-threatening.

A Scheels manager declined comment to the Argus Leader.



Scheels is based in Fargo, N.D. It has 24 sporting goods stores in 10 states. The store in Sioux Falls is undergoing a $25 million expansion that includes a shooting gallery, bowling alley, restaurant and the Ferris wheel.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.