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Tickets on sale for Sioux River Folk Fest
CANTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This year’s Sioux River Folk Fest is approaching. It’s set for August 2-4 at the Newton Hills State Park, just south of Canton. This marks the 44th year for the event featuring local and national folk artists. The music runs all day...
39-year-old federal inmate dies at State Pen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A federal inmate housed at the Jameson Annex to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls has died. Officials said Andrew Gordon, age 39, died Tuesday and no cause of death has been listed. Gordon had been housed with the DOC for the...
High-altitude balloons from Sioux Falls company spotted across Siouxland
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Large, white orbs in the sky have been spotted by many Siouxlanders and reported to KTIV. These objects are actually high-altitude balloons from Aerostar, a company based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. Aerostar confirmed that these balloon...
19-year-old sentenced for drive-by shootings
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls teenager is headed to prison for a pair of drive-by shootings. A judge has sentenced 19-year-old Sheldon Stewart to 5-and-a-half years behind bars. In January, Sheldon Stewart shot at a house in the northwest part of the city with 10 people...
It’s Official! The Sioux Falls Metro Area Just Got Bigger – By Expanding Into Minnesota!
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Sioux Falls, South Dakota metro area has officially expanded its boundaries into Minnesota. Following the 2020 Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget identified the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as a five-county region, now including Rock County, Minnesota. This expansion brings the total population to an estimated 315,000 by next year.
‘Truly inclusive space’: Sioux Falls City Council, Parks & Rec propose fees for Westside Recreation Center
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department announced on Wednesday a proposed fee structure for the Westside Recreation Center. In April, the City of Sioux Falls announced it would buy the Sanford Tea-Ellis Wellness Center for $9 million to expand indoor recreation opportunities. In June, the necessary funds were approved.
Sanford Health named top nonprofit for veterans
This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Sanford Health continues to be recognized nationally for its commitment to veterans and their families. Military Friendly Brands has ranked Sanford Health No. 1 in the category of government and nonprofit employers on its annual list of organizations that set the standard for providing the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses.
Badlands park rangers bake cookies in car
INTERIOR S.D. (KELO)– During hot summer days you might have thought it feels like an oven outside, the same might be said of your car. Some park rangers at Badlands National Park decided to put the heat to good use — by baking cookies in the dash of a car.
Military Sisters Surprise Sioux Falls Mom With Emotional Reunion
We can never thank our South Dakota men and women in the armed forces enough. They help protect our country and sacrifice their lives daily. South Dakota is home to a lot of military families, including one military mom in Sioux Falls named Stacy. She works at the local Scheels and daughters Peyton and Kaitlyn are currently deployed overseas with the US Air Force. They haven't been home in Sioux Falls for quite some time... until now.
Eilers Furs plans new location, holds moving sale
BrandyAnn Fiala’s decision to move the business she has owned for 18 months follows a tradition set earlier in Eilers Furs’ 97-year history. German immigrant William Eilers established a retail store in Huron in 1927. His younger son, Bill, moved Eilers to Rapid City in 1955 and opened a store in Sioux Falls in 1975. Several other stores were opened following that move. In 1991, preparing for retirement, he reached out to a former employee, then living in Marquette, Michigan. Gail Iwinski and her husband, Leonard, purchased Eilers Furs.
Minnehaha Co. changes, flooding, Price is Right donation
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — These are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. A proposal from two Minnehaha County commissioners would replace the roles of auditor, register of deeds and treasurer with a single finance officer selected by the commission. Pleasant weather is ahead for...
Pleasant weather Wednesday; Rain chances for the weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Good morning KELOLAND. Pleasant weather is ahead for the region today, with rain chances holding off until Friday and Saturday for most of the area. In the short-term forecast, enjoy the nice forecast today. We expect highs in the mid 70s in the Sioux...
Travis Denning-Conner Smith to Sioux Empire Fair
Kickin' Country is pumped! Two rising stars in Country Music are set to take the Billion Automotive Main Stage at The 85th Annual Sioux Empire Fair! See Travis Denning and Conner Smith on Tuesday August 6, 2024 [7:30 PM] at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Pit Pass tickets...
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
Love animals? Don't miss these upcoming events
This is a paid piece from the Great Plains Zoo. Simplified: The Great Plains Zoo and its sister campus at the Butterfly House and Aquarium have an event-packed few weeks for everyone trying to soak up the last bit of summer fun before back-to-school season. Here's a look at what's happening.
What to know about the Outdoor Campus expansion
Simplified: The Outdoor Campus is adding a $7.1 million expansion to its Sioux Falls location to keep up with increasing demand for its free classes and programs aimed at connecting people with outdoor activities. Here's a look at what's to come. Why it matters. The Outdoor Campus, run by the...
Sweet Justice: Police Make Candy Salad with Donuts, Internet Can’t Get Enough
Social media can't get enough of the Candy Salad challenge!. If your office and coworkers have yet to throw your hat, or candy, into the bowl what are you waiting for?. You know that some who wear the badge have a sweet tooth. Some of Sioux Falls's finest and the Police Chief didn't want to be left out.
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