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Need to Knows About Fantastic Sioux Falls Sidewalk Arts Festival
The streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion will transform into a bustling artistic haven as the annual Sidewalk Arts Festival returns to Sioux Falls on Saturday, September 7 from 9 AM to 5 PM. This free, one-day extravaganza is the region's largest arts festival, showcasing the talents of over 230 vendors...
South Dakota woman speaks to White House leaders on overdose epidemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A South Dakota woman is working alongside White House leaders and people from all over the country to fight the overdose epidemic in the United States. Dakota News Now Washington News Bureau reporter Brendan Cullerton spoke to Angela Kennecke, who lost her daughter...
Downtown Sioux Falls Taproom to Close in November
Downtown Sioux Falls will soon have one less craft beer taproom to patronize. Covert Artisan Ales has announced that it plans to close its downtown taproom location at the end of November. Dakota News Now reports that Covert Artisan Ales taproom has been open downtown since 2019. They plan to...
Saturday Boredom Busters: August 31st
HURON, SD (KELO) — It’s Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. 4-H Exhibits open at the state fairgrounds at 9 a.m., carnival rides at 10 a.m., a classic car show begins at 11 a.m., DAV bingo noon, a Miss South Dakota State Fair Scholarship Pageant at 2 p.m., a kids stick horse competition at 5 p.m., and a performance by Riley Green with John Morgan in the grandstand at 8 p.m. The state fair runs through Monday.
Great Plains Zoo offering $5 admission on Labor Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo announced a pair of Community Appreciation Days that will coincide with holidays when kids aren’t in school. On Monday, September 2, visitors can get into the zoo for $5 thanks to financial support from the Sioux Falls City Council.
Community shows support for baby found in recycling
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Around 200 people came in person for the funeral services for a baby boy found at a recycling plant earlier this month. As police continue to look for answers and search for the parents, the community has come together. Miller Funeral Home and a non-profit called the Oaklyn Foundation organized […]
The SD State Fair bounces around cities, dates
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Fair was once in Sioux Falls. It was also in Yankton, Mitchell and Aberdeen before Huron secured for keeps in 1905. The state fair started on Wednesday and continues through Monday, Labor Day. It will be a change to six days this year, but the fair is used to changes.
FEMA approves $4.4M for 720 apps in southeast SD counties
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — FEMA has approved 760 applications in FEMA funding totaling $4,426,612 for storm victims in three South Dakota counties, according to a release Saturday. FEMA county breakdowns:. Davison County approved applications 209, $726, 078 in FEMA funding. Lincoln County approved applications 245 $762,338 in FEMA...
New Sioux Falls teachers: ‘This is what I want to do’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls School District hired 148 new teachers for this school year, with many of them having taught for less than five years of experience. Molli Tarabelsi just graduated college, and after years of being taught, she is excited to now be a...
Throwback Thursday: Pillars of the Nation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast tells us about two pillars built in 1941 that feature stones from 48 states. With World War II disrupting the peace in the nation, McKennan Park attractions builder and caretaker...
Simon Says: Study reveals states’ favorite childhood games
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - From Red Rover to Duck, Duck, Goose; everyone has fond memories of playing games at recess and on the playground, but which game is the most popular where you live?. Childhood experts at ABCMouse took a look at the most popular traditional kids’...
McCook Lake cleanup, Labor Day forecast, Foreigner stage
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. Clean-up efforts have been non-stop since the devastating flood in June hit McCook Lake in North Sioux City. A three-day clean-up event starts Saturday and goes until Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Voters caught in the middle as political parties unite against open primaries
Just when we thought bipartisanship was dead in South Dakota, Democrats have joined Republicans in opposing Amendment H. That amendment, on the ballot in November, creates what detractors are calling a “jungle primary.” All candidates for office at the gubernatorial, congressional, legislative and county levels would be listed on the primary ballot, regardless of party […]
Inside KELOLAND: Two months until Election Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2024 General Election is just over two months away. In the coming weeks we will start seeing more political ads and campaign signs. From the presidential race to ballot issues, South Dakota voters will have a lot of choices to make. On this week’s Inside KELOLAND we take a look at ways people can prepare for election day.
Sioux Falls City Council working on their budget
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls City Councilors will start voting on budget items next week. As they do, it’s becoming more apparent that the revenue side of this year’s spending plan is lagging behind expectations. Sales tax revenues are slightly higher than they were last year, but city...
SME Sioux Falls names Jim Schmidt sales and marketing executive of the year
Lincoln County Commissioner and community volunteer Jim Schmidt has been named the Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year from Sales & Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls. “On behalf of SME members, our organization is honored to present this prestigious award every year to uplift and spotlight those who have dedicated their career to elevating the sales and marketing industry and our community,” said Sheila Hoff, SME president.
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