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Kyle Munkvold takes aim with a water balloon as the Menno Mad Frogs float rolls down Fifth Street toward the end of Thursday’s Fourth of July parade. The baseball team was one of 90 entries in what was another spectacular Independence Day parade that drew more than 2,000 people from all across the region. The processional last 50 minutes and featured a wide range of businesses and organizations from Menno, Scotland, Freeman and other communities, which was followed by a Menno FFA barbecue that packed the city/school auditorium to capacity and then some. Activities continue at Pioneer Acres this afternoon with baseball and fireworks later this afternoon and into the night.
Sioux Falls man arrested in shooting incident Thursday, police say
A man from Sioux Falls was arrested after a shooting incident on Thursday near 33rd Street and Cliff Avenue, said Sgt. Sean Kooistra, of the Sioux Falls Police Department, during a media briefing Friday. According to Kooistra, police received a report of a car crash and gunshots at 7:18 p.m....
Turkey vulture goes home with animal control
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An animal control officer in Belle Fourche had an unexpected house guest earlier this week. Police said the officer picked up an injured turkey vulture on Tuesday. Authorities said on the police’s Facebook page, the bird spent the night at the officer’s home and was taken to the Black Hills Raptor Center on Wednesday.
SiouxFalls.Business: Downtown jazz club opening this weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A new spot for live music in downtown Sioux Falls will be opening for business this weekend. According to SiouxFalls.Business, Trio Jazz Club is set to open on Saturday, offering both a new place to dine and enjoy live entertainment. Trio is located...
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Burger King worker retires after 48 years
A Burger King employee in South Dakota is retiring after 48 years.Jane Aulner started her career with the fast food restaurant in 1976. She said the feeling of family with her coworkers is one of the reasons she never left the restaurant for nearly half a century.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchShe also said she felt comfort in getting to know people and watching the grow."It warms my heart when I got somebody coming inside or come through the drive through, they go 'Wow, you're still here. Do you remember me?'" she said. "And they'll tell me their name like maybe I trained them or had them when they were in college, before they moved off and got married and had their own lives. So that was, that was really fun."As much as Aulner's coworkers made an impact on her, they said she has left an impression on them."She's huge, she's the cornerstone," said manager Belvie Kennerly. "I mean, you can't do anything without a team member like June to help keep things running for you."
Sioux Falls prepares to host Ringneck Tourney
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 47th annual Ringneck Invitational International tournament is back in Sioux Falls this weekend featuring three days of high quality, entertaining softball says tournament director Rick Graff. 134 teams from eight states and Canada will play in Sioux Falls in the Ringneck Tourney. An influx of people will be in […]
New interactive map shows the number of homes damaged in McCook Lake flooding
MCCOOK LAKE, SD (KTIV) - The city of North Sioux City has released an interactive map and damage assessment of the homes on McCook Lake. Below you can see a list of the damaged homes and notes by building inspectors. More than 20 homes are listed as a total loss.
Hartford Dairy Queen raises funds to support Midwest Honor Flight
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Dairy Queen in Hartford is dedicating a portion of its 4th of July sales to a special cause. Hartford’s Dairy Queen will donate a dollar from every Blizzard sold on Thursday to the Midwest Honor Flight Mission 21. “These folks have done so...
Battleship Museum on the importance of July 4th
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The USS Battleship South Dakota Memorial is one of the few City installations open on July 4 in Sioux Falls. Chris Tucker, the curator of the memorial, shared why it’s important that places like this are open on days like the 4th of July.
Pickup Destroyed In Rock Rapids Area Fire
Rock Rapids, Iowa — A pickup was totaled in a fire on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, near Rock Rapids. According to Rock Rapids Fire Chief Ed Reck, at about 4:10 p.m., the Rock Rapids Fire Department was called to the report of a pickup on fire at 2088 Harrison Avenue, five miles south of Rock Rapids, a mile east, and a quarter mile back north.
Pastor Ken Eberline returns to George
GEORGE—Pastor Ken Eberline never planned on returning to rural N’West Iowa. In fact, he never planned on becoming a pastor. He said it is not unlike God to open doors to places unexpected. Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George made Eberline its pastor in April, inherently also making him...
Four area businesses to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Three South Dakota restaurants and a nearby Iowa pub will be featured in an upcoming episode of America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow. Squealer’s Smoke Shack in Tea, Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Lone Pine Bar & Grill in Watertown and CHUDS Pub and Grub in Larchwood, Iowa, will all be receiving a visit from America’s Best Restaurant Roadshow’s crew in mid-July to be featured on an upcoming episode.
Shooting suspect arrested after 4th of July pursuit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls man is in custody after allegedly shooting at one adult and three juveniles. Quintin Latrelle Jackson of Sioux Falls has been charged with four counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Aggravated Eluding and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. Sioux...
Sioux Falls mayor apologizes for canceled 4th of July celebrations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Mayor Paul TenHaken took to social media on Thursday to apologize for the canceled Independence Day events. The city made the call to cancel on Wednesday due to forecasted weather but saw blue skies and sunshine on the morning of July 4. The...
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