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SDNG’s 114th Fighter Wing Wins Prestigious National Award
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing was nationally recognized with the Winston P. Wilson Trophy at the National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference and Exhibition on August 26. Col. Jon Friedman, 114th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, accepted the trophy from Maj. Gen....
SD committee plans needs assessment for remainder of $54 million in opioid settlement funds
South Dakota has received over $18 million in national opioid settlement funds since 2022, spending $3 million so far on efforts to track, treat and prevent opioid abuse in the state. It’s the beginning of over $54 million the state will receive within the next two decades. The national opioid settlement was reached...
Sioux Falls Lutheran’s first home football game brings excitement
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Lutheran School’s football team continued its inaugural season on Friday night with their game against the Avon Pirates. The first home game generated plenty of buzz around the school in the lead-up to the game. It’s been a very special...
Discover Crafts at the Cut: New arts event in Lead this fall!
LEAD, S.D. - The annual Fall In Love With Lead event is adding a new attraction this year: Crafts at the Cut. This exciting arts in the park-style event will take place on September 21, against the stunning backdrop of the Open Cut. Attendees can participate in hands-on art classes led by six local artists, creating their own masterpieces. The event will also feature live music performances throughout the day.
Foreigner’s bassist shares apology to child in wheelchair
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Foreigner’s bassist Jeff Pilson has posted an apology on Facebook to a singer that was denied stage access due to her wheelchair at the band’s Wednesday night concert in Sioux Falls. In a social media post, Pilson said “we’re deeply disappointed in...
Sioux Falls 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives' chislic eatery closes its doors
Urban Chislic, Sioux Falls’ only eatery to exclusively serve chislic, a South Dakota staple, as its main course, is closing its doors Friday. The owners announced the closure Tuesday on their Facebook page. ...
SDSU football fans head to Oklahoma
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — College football season is upon us, and South Dakota State University will open the season Saturday at Oklahoma State. And a group of loyal fans are headed down to Stillwater, Oklahoma. About 50 SDSU faithful boarded a KELOLAND fan bus this morning in both Brookings and Sioux Falls to make the trip to Stillwater.
Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Dumpster Fire on 4th Street NE
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} On Friday, August 30, 2024, at approximately 3:10 PM, Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to a reported dumpster fire near 151 4th Street NE. Multiple callers had reported seeing smoke emanating from the area. Upon arrival, WFR personnel discovered a small fire primarily confined...
DAV charity poker run held for 20th year in Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, the 20th annual 727 DAV Poker Run was held in Brookings. The event was open to all vehicles and began with a parade down 6th Street and Main Avenue. All proceeds from the event will go to the DAV Hospital Transportation Network...
Sunday Boredom Busters: September 1st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –The LifeLight Sioux Falls Festival at Nelson Park includes Christian music performers along with a kids play area, food vendors and stunt skateboarders. The musical lineup includes The Newsboys, KB, Blessing Offor, The Afters, Bryan Olesen & VOTA, Rhett Walker, Micah Taylor, Leanna Crawford and Lara Silva. Main stage activities begin at noon. Admission is free.
LIVE NOW: #4 O’Gorman to host #1 Harrisburg
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 46th annual Bob Burns Dakota Bowl makes its return today as one of the biggest events in high school football. And to add to the hype, this year’s game is a top-five ranked matchup. The stage is set as fourth-ranked O’Gorman will host #1 Harrisburg in front a crowd […]
Labor Day campers take over the Palisades State Park
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — While many students have gone back to school, Labor Day weekend is a great time for families to get out and enjoy nature while the weather is still warm. For many people, Labor Day weekend is the perfect time for the family to get outdoors.
Top Ranked Parkston Flexes Muscle over Stanley County
The top ranked and defending 9AA state champions Parkston Trojans showed why they are still the team to beat on Friday night, rolling through the Stanley County Buffaloes 54-16. Colten Kramer had four first quarter touchdowns with three receiving and a punt return touchdown as the Trojans would put a...
Chargers Use Balance of Ground and Air Attack, Knock off Burke
Homecoming night went the Sully Buttes Chargers way, as they ran and passed their way through the Burke Cougars to a 56-6 victory Friday in Onida. Sully Buttes finished with 262 yards rushing, and 239 yards passing to amass 501 yards total offense to earn their second victory of the season. Last weeks’ rushing champ Gavin Barber only had four rushes for 28 yards before he left in the second quarter with an injury, while junior Kadyn Westergren picked up the slack, rushing for 159 yards on 15 carries. Junior quarterback Wesley Wittler found his rhythm through the air, going 12 of 18 for 237 yards. Wittler opened the game with a 30 yard TD run, and scoring passes to four different receivers. Wittler also scored on a 20 yard run, that covered approximately 80 scrambling yards for his second rushing TD of the night. The junior also had two interceptions to help the cause.
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.
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