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Person killed in crash near Beresford, Heavy rain today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, July 19. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A man died in a two-vehicle crash five miles northeast of Beresford Friday, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Pollock, SD dairy facility to close
POLLOCK, S.D. (KFYR) - A Pollock, South Dakota, dairy ingredient facility is closing. Kim O’Brien with the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said the plant is closing effective Aug. 30. A statement from the DFA said: “After a careful analysis of new demand and current supply dynamics and as...
S.D. distillery to expand with downtown tasting room
A combination distillery, whiskey tasting room, retail store and whiskey/cigar lounge is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. BlackFork Farms, which is near Brandt in eastern South Dakota, will expand its enterprise, taking over the former K Restaurant space along the boardwalk of 8th & Railroad Center for BlackFork Farms Distillery and the Pronghorn Club.
DOC officer killed in crash; Cliff Ave. road construction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, July 19. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. The man killed in a crash seven miles west of Yankton has been identified. Drivers in Sioux Falls will want to adjust their weekend travel. A major...
Dakota Wesleyan grad receives Purple Heart
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — A graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University was honored Thursday for his sacrifice while serving with the U.S. Army overseas nearly 20 years ago. Jerry Stravia received the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Iraq. The retired soldier who heeded a call to military duty...
Judge denies injunction that would have reinstated Argus Leader as city's legal newspaper
A Minnehaha County judge declined to order a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that would have reinstated the Argus Leader as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls City Council voted on June 5 to name the Dakota Scout, an outlet founded by two former Argus Leader reporters in August 2022, as the city's official newspaper for legal notices over the Argus Leader, citing cost savings as well as local ownership. ...
Secrets of soil to be unveiled at museum
Soil will be in the spotlight this fall at a new hands-on exhibit by the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings. “Digging Deep: The Secrets of Soil” aims to introduce visitors of all ages to the world of soil health. The exhibit starts Oct. 17. Museum visitors...
New statue for the Mitchell Fire Department
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Mitchell’s Fire Department will soon have a new piece of art outside their station. One determined 9-year-old wanted to put a Dalmatian statue outside of the Mitchell fire station. “When the fire station called in, Dan said, you know, we’d like to talk to...
Aerostar holds ribbon cutting for new building in northwest Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls-based Aerostar is considered a global leader in designing and manufacturing aerospace and defense solutions. The company, widely known for its stratospheric balloons, has officially expanded into a new facility. The building is located at The Docks, a 52-acre industrial development south...
Hip-hop lessons with the Levitt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A new Levitt at the Falls program is wrapping up this week with the last jam camp of the summer. Local pre-teens and teenagers have spent the week learning all about hip-hop in preparation for a performance Friday night. At this unique summer camp,...
New additions coming to School of Mines Museum of Geology
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - After last weekend, we know how hot it can be this year, and how it can be a a good idea to plan some activities indoors to try to beat the heat. One option in town that many may have not considered is the Museum of Geology.
Felony Alert: Authorities search for suspect with multiple warrants
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Multiple felony arrest warrants have been issued for Lisa Angel Renee Blackcloud for probation violations related to identity theft and possession of a controlled substance. Blackcloud, a Native American female born in 1988, is 35 years old and approximately 5'5" tall, weighing around 220 pounds, with...
Sewage Once Again Reaching City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant; Efforts Focused On Permanent Solution
The tireless efforts of City employees and the expertise offered by outside agencies are credited for a quick solution that is now allowing sanitary sewage from the City of Vermillion to once again flow to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The temporary solution is a bridge constructed across the...
Good Samaritan Society hosts job fair in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Good Samaritan Society hosted a job fair on Thursday evening at the Great Plains Zoo. Representatives from the Sioux Falls-based senior care and service provider were on hand to answer questions about what it’s like working in the organization and offer information about available jobs.
Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Among Groups Bringing Budgets Subsidy Requests To Fort Pierre City Council
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department was one of a half dozen or so organizations that pitched numbers at the Fort Pierre City Council Monday night. The Council heard budget subsidy requests from non-profit agencies in Pierre and Fort Pierre. Chief Justin Jones says one request is to go bigger and better on the 4th of July…
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