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Bikes & Brews on Saturday to raise money for Congenital Heart Defects research
When a Sioux Falls couple had their first child, they didn't know much about congenital heart conditions, even though they were both nurses. But when they found out their daughter was born with half a heart, they learned very quickly.
Helping your yard through the heavy rain
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls, like many communities big and small, has experienced its share of rain in recent weeks. When you’re measuring rain in feet, not inches, it can spell trouble for your lawn. “Not a bad thing to have a lot of moisture, but...
GFP reopens several beaches for swimming
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Several beaches will be open for the weekend despite heavy flooding. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks announced on Friday that the Gavins and Midway swimming beaches at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area have reopened for swimming. Beaches were closed earlier this week due...
'Not much sleep:' Residents share stories of flooding impact
Thousands of residents in Minnehaha, Lincoln and Union counties alone have been affected by the flash floods in the tri-state area, displacing some residents and inconveniencing others with water damage, destroying valuables and stopping travel. The Argus Leader has spent the last several days since flooding starting, trying to capture their trials and...
Minnehaha Co. does hand count of all primary votes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Mark Christianson of Sioux Falls was among the roughly 50 people on hand Tuesday hand counting ballots from Minnehaha County’s June 4 primary election. The retiree feels driven to be here and help out. “Just kind of a civic duty, just realizing that...
Recount board opts to count 132 absentee ballots originally rejected in June 4 primary
Three of Minnehaha County's races from the June 4 primary had an official recount on Monday. And while no races flipped, the recount board did opt to include 132 absentee ballots that had been rejected on Election Day, following a challenge that some state and county officials have said fell outside the bounds of state law. ...
Flood Warnings adjusted along the Missouri River following bouts of heavy rain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Recent heavy rain to our north has caused significant flooding in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Some of that flood water is starting to make its way down the Missouri River toward Kansas City. You'll notice higher river levels as we head into...
Prime Time Gala raise over $3 million for Feeding South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Feeding South Dakota organization has received another six digit donation from the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation and its annual Prime Time Gala and Concert. Foundation board member Ty Eschenbaum (e-shen-bomb) says the check for Saturday night’s donation was $303,622. Eschenbaum says this year’s 11th...
Online Link Created for S.Dakota Flood Victims to Submit Damage Reports
As South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota residents attempt to climb out from underneath the historic flooding that has ravaged portions of all three states, the Yankton County Office of Emergency Management has established an online link for flood victims to submit flood damage assessments to their property and businesses. The...
Corbin name Executive Director of SD Association of Rural Water Systems
The South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems has appointed a new Executive Director. Jeremiah Corbin, who had been serving as the Interim Director after the retirement of Kurt Pfeifle, (fife lee) was formally appointed to the position last week. The Association of Rural Water Systems was formed in 1976,...
South Dakota State Parks Good News, Bad News 4th of July Camping
Camping in South Dakota State Parks this 4th of July holiday may be a challenge for some seeking a dry campsite. As a result of heavy flooding, several parks remain closed or have limited access. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is updating the status of the parks daily.
Flood Warnings remain in effect across Midwest as deadly flooding threatens new towns down stream
Catastrophic flooding continues to impact the Midwest after days of torrential rain caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks, forcing residents to flee their homes and seek higher ground as water destroyed roads and bridges and even led to the partial failure of a dam.
More rounds of showers and thunderstorms ahead for KELOLAND
SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — A dry day is ahead for most of KELOLAND. The skyline has been pretty to watch over Sioux Falls as some light showers have passed to the north of the city. Much bigger storms impacted western SD yesterday. The official rain totals are not heavy,...
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