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Facing flood damage with hope, positive thoughts, even gratitude
This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. Midwestern business owners, from Main Street stores to machine shops in the country, continue to face recovery from flooding. Catastrophes often bring high stress, short tempers and a sense of hopelessness. How do you overcome such overwhelming obstacles? Where do you even start?
Noem says budget surplus will be used for prison construction
(The Center Square) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Monday she plans to us an $80.7 million budget surplus to offset prison construction costs. The $80 million surplus includes $24.3 million, which was above the forecast for fiscal year 2024 and $56.4 million saved by reductions in state government spending, according to Noem. “South Dakota makes common sense decisions based on small government, low taxes, and spending within our...
Hot Summer Nights Corvettes To Cruise Sioux Falls, Black Hills Corvette Classic
Pull off the cover, shine the chrome, and slide into your ride for the annual Hot Summer Nights in Sioux Falls this week at WH Lyons Fairgrounds. Or, if you just like cars and drive your mom's Buick, pack the family up for a fun night out. As the longest-running...
Man who died in 26th Street crash last week identified
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The man who died in a crash on 26th Street in eastern Sioux Falls last week has been identified by Sioux Falls police. According to police spokesman Sam Clemens, the man who died was John Louis Martin, 63, from Sioux Falls. Last week, police...
Turkey Hunting Licenses: Follow Up Story
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Every now and again, a person running for office will declare government should be run like a business. The Game Fish and Parks is run like a business. They’re expected to generate the revenue they need to operate the department through fees, like park admissions and sporting licenses, along with federal and other funds that come the department’s way. That creates a tension between maximizing fees, like welcoming out-of-state sportsmen who pay higher prices to South Dakota and balancing in-state hunters’ opportunities.
Viking Track and Field Honored by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS – Augustana University's men's and women's track and field teams—as well as 12 individual student athletes—were recognized with USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, officials announced Monday, July 15. To qualify for team honors, the cumulative GPA for all student-athletes on the institution's indoor and outdoor teams must...
McDonald’s returns to 24-hour service at some Sioux Falls locations
Around-the-clock McDonald’s hours are back. The restaurant has returned to 24-hour days Tuesday through Saturday at two Sioux Falls locations: 3200 S. Minnesota Ave. and 2416 W. 12th St. It’s the first time since 2020 for McDonald’s continual hours after they were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East-side wine shop opens in new space with more room for events
This paid piece is sponsored by Dawley Farm Village. Cellar 54’s newest location is right next to its former one — but offers a much better layout for wine shopping and hosting events. Find it in a retail center at Dawley Farm Village between Buffalo Wild Wings and...
Luxurious south Sioux Falls home offers contemporary design, top-to-bottom amenities
This paid Executive Home is sponsored by Amy Stockberger Real Estate. This modern masterpiece in south Sioux Falls will captivate you with its unique design and parklike setting. Located at 7509 S. Ridgestone Drive, this six-bedroom, five-bath two-story home spans more than 4,000 square feet. “It’s an immaculate contemporary home...
Escapee caught; RNC; scattered thunderstorms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, July 16. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO. A state prison offender who was placed on escape status earlier this year is back in custody, according to a news release from the Department of Corrections.
Learning more about your genes at Sanford Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s a new screening study at Sanford Health for patients wanting to find out if they’re at higher risk of certain cancers or heart disease. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about your genes and DNA, the researchers in this lab...
Sioux Falls School District employee fired after comments about assassination attempt on Donald Trump
The Sioux Falls School District has fired a Ben Reifel Middle School behavior facilitator, after she made comments on social media regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. Cassandra Oleson, on her personal Facebook page under the name Cassie Martin, which is now inactive, had posted “Shoot -- If only he would’ve had his scope sighted in correctly,” shortly after the assassination attempt by the person FBI identified...
Name released in deadly Moody County crash
FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO) — The name of the person killed in a Moody County crash on Saturday has been released. The 18-year-old woman who died in the crash was Davina Darveaux, of Pipestone, Minnesota. She was not wearing a seatbelt, authorities said. The driver of a 1999 semi-truck was...
Good News: Watertown Community Foundation Gives Major Support for Bramble Park Zoo Wolf Upgrades
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Cammy Mengwasser, Executive Director of the Watertown Area Community Foundation, spoke about the organization's recent $60,000 grant to the Lake Area Zoological Society. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Watertown Area Community Foundation and the Lake Area Zoological Society have enjoyed a strong...
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