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Dusty Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise call for Director of the Secret Service to step down
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Representative Dusty Johnson are visiting Rapid City this weekend only a week after the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Both representatives condemn last week’s tragedy and are calling for the head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, to...
Sunday Boredom Busters: July 21st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Satisfy your sweet tooth by celebrating National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy BOGO scoops of ice cream at the Parlour in the Washington Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m. There will also be ice cream-themed art and science activities at the Pavilion. The cost is a museum admission. Stensland Family Farms in Sioux Falls is offering $2 single dips from 1-8 p.m.
City of Faith to scrap code enforcement crackdown
FAITH, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Applause rang out among residents at the city council meeting in Faith on Tuesday, July 16 when the council voted to begin the process to rescind a controversial new code enforcement policy. Previous Story: Code enforcement a sore spot in some SD communities.
Corporal laid to rest in South Dakota 80 years later
De Grey/Blunt, S.D. (KELO) — After more than 80 years, U.S. Army Corporal Robert A. Bartlett, of De Grey S.D., will be laid to rest in South Dakota. Bartlett was killed during World War II at the age of 22 while assigned to Company A, 744th Tank Battalion. On...
Bobby Pierce goes back-to-back in Silver Dollar Nationals prelims
BRANDON, SD (July 19, 2024) – Bobby Pierce held off a hard-charging Devin Moran in the final laps to win back-to-back with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Huset’s Speedway. Pierce was in control from the start of Friday’s 40-lap main event but a stumble in turn four allowed Moran to close in the final laps.
Northern Minnesota Faces Potential Severe Storms Today, Small Hail
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for potential severe weather today, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Duluth, there is a 50-90% chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong with small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will range from 72 to 82 degrees.
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Embattled CEO of major SD social services agency steps down
(South Dakota News Watch) - The CEO of one of the state’s largest nonprofit social services agencies, who was the subject of a federal sexual harassment and toxic workplace settlement in 2022, has quit his position. The July 1 resignation of Peter Smith from the top leadership post at...
Police involved in standoff after shots fired in west Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A large law enforcement presence was called to 5200 block of Pinedale Circle after reports of gunshots were heard in the area. Police say at around 11:30 Sunday morning a person entered a home on Pinedale Circle and fired multiple rounds. The homeowners were able to escape the property with no injuries and seek shelter at a neighboring residence.
REO Speedwagon to perform at 118th annual Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce meeting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting this fall, which will feature a special performance from chart-topping rock band REO Speedwagon. The event, which brings together local business leaders, is set for October 15 at the Denny Sanford...
DSS theft; Sioux Falls rioter; measles in SD; KELOXTRA football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, July 20 and here are the top news and sports stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go. After a former DSS employee was indicted for stealing $1.78M, two state lawmakers share their perspectives on the crime. One of the rioters in...
Residential fire; shaving heads; Threshing bee
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Sunday, July 21. Take a look at our top stories with KELOLAND On The GO. One resident found inside a structure where a fire broke out was treated and released on scene by PatientCare EMS Ambulance (PCEMS) Saturday afternoon. Rob Keisacker has...
Research shows states' favorite flavors of ice cream
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Ahead of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, researchers at MRO set out to find which flavors are the biggest hits in each state. Using Google search trends from the last year, they compiled a list of the most-searched flavors and brands of ice cream for all 50 states.
SportsZone Saturday: Augustana becomes full member of CCHA, Jansa heads to Senior British Open, Huset’s inducts new HOF class
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s the middle of July but there are several bits of news surrounding winter sports. Augustana will become a full member of the CCHA this season in just the second year of the program. Then, local golfer Ryan Jansa is taking his talents across the pond to play in the […]
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