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Over 50 cats rescued from South Dakota home; BRHS looking for help
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Brookings Regional Humane Society has taken in nearly 60 cats and kittens and 4 dogs since Thursday, and in the coming days that number is expected to rise. Now, they’re looking for support from the community. Staff said the humane society comfortably...
Plans for new Elmwood clubhouse at a ‘stalemate’
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Construction on the new clubhouse at the Elmwood golf course was expected to begin in the spring of 2024 leaving many wondering what the holdup is. At the city council meeting Tuesday, Councilor Curt Soehl highlighted the money tied to the Elmwood Golf Course. The city council needs to approve $6.2 million for a new clubhouse.
Avera Behavioral Health: Hot tips for the heat
We all know the feeling: The sun beats down relentlessly, the air hangs heavy with moisture, and even the simplest tasks feel like an effort. We’ve all heard the medical experts’ advice on how to deal with the physical effects of hot, steamy weather. But did you ever stop to consider the emotional toll the heat can take.
City council working towards adding pool to southern Sioux Falls
A pool in southern Sioux Falls is trending towards finally becoming reality. The city council has been discussing a pool on that side of the town since its 2012 plan. David Barranco is the Southeast District city councilor. He said the pool’s location is coming sooner rather than later.
Sioux Falls mom-and-pop adult-beverage store climbs ranks of nation’s best
This paid piece is sponsored by JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars. Cheers to this: Sioux Falls family-owned JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars is ranked among the very top adult-beverage retailers in the nation. JJ’s climbed the ranks of the annual Top 100 Retailers list from trade publication Beverage...
Lakeside's Thomas Dwyer commits to play college football at South Dakota State
Lakeside Lutheran senior offensive lineman Thomas Dwyer committed to play college football at South Dakota State University recently. Dwyer, who is 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, was a first team all-conference pick on the offensive line in Capitol Conference voting last fall. Dwyer, who played right tackle last season, helped pave the way for a ground-based Warriors attack which amassed 2,958 yards on 6.3 yards per attempt while scoring 39 touchdowns...
Vermillion may have wastewater solution in September
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The city of Vermillion could get a permanent solution for its flood-damaged wastewater treatment system by the end of September, the city’s utilities director Shane Griese said on Monday. “Right now we are hoping to have all three force mains replaced by the...
Sioux Falls hopes to buy the Sanford Tea-Ellis Wellness Center. What the fee structure would be:
Sioux Falls officials released the proposed fee structure for the westside recreation center that the city hopes to buy as part of a $77 million aquatics bond that councilors will vote on later this year. Making fees accessible has been a consistent topic raised by councilors since the city announced...
605 Pop Culture Con Blasts Into Sioux Falls This Weekend
What exactly is the 605 Pop Culture Con presented by Voices Against Cancer all about?. It's about meeting and greeting some of the biggest stars from the Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, Disney universes, and much more. You can get in on an amazing silent auction with all sorts of items from your favorite culture con artists too.
Report of Reckless Driving Leads to Drug Bust in Lake Norden
{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A traffic stop turned into a drug bust on Tuesday evening when a Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a 911 call reporting reckless driving. The vehicle, occupied by two young males, was located three miles east of Lake Norden on 453rd Avenue and 194th Street.
REACH Literacy hosting ‘Building Classroom Libraries’ event Aug. 1-3
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - REACH Literacy is helping teachers stock their classroom libraries with a three-day giveaway event in August. Molly O’Connor visited the studio to share details about the opportunity coming up in two weeks. The Building Classroom Libraries event — formerly known as 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...
Rohman Receives CSC Academic All-America Honor
AUSTIN, Texas – Augustana junior wrestler Jaxson Rohman has been honored by the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) on the Division II Academic All-America At-Large Third Team, officials announced Wednesday. Rohman is currently pursuing a degree in nursing and holds a cumulative GPA of 3.66. He becomes the ninth...
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.
SDSU Extension, USDA FSIS to co-host food safety summit
SDSU Extension invites meat and poultry industry professionals to attend a virtual summit about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues. The SDSU/U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Safety Summit is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. CDT on Aug. 8, 2024, via Zoom. Registration is required and is $35 per person. To register, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “safety”.
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.
Delbridge museum collection expenses cast doubt on future in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls City Council is exploring options for the popular Delbridge Museum collection, but money appears to be a major obstacle. A work group says it would cost over a million dollars to restore the collection, and more than that to house it in a new location on city zoo property. As a result, the collection may find a new home outside the city.
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.
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