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Here is the Sioux Falls School District Calendar 2024-2025
When is the first day of school in Sioux Falls? When does Christmas vacation start and end? Is there school on Friday? These are some of the questions that get asked over and over in many homes in Sioux Falls. As a parent, one of the most important pieces of...
Custody Questions: Sioux Falls dad left wondering why he can’t see his daughter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Custody battles are often difficult and the details can be muddy. A Sioux Falls father emotionally reached out to us for help to have his voice heard after he said he lost partial custody of his daughter without even getting a chance to appear in court.
‘We have nothing’: Flood victims say government failures continue after botched flood warning
McCOOK LAKE — Neither Morgan Speichinger nor many of her neighbors came away worried on June 23 after listening to Gov. Kristi Noem talk about flooding in the southeastern corner of South Dakota. “Noem’s press conference made it sound like it wasn’t going to be bad for us,” Speichinger...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Downtown Sioux Falls reactions to President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Sunday, President Biden announced that he is ending his reelection bid less than four months before the election. Biden’s unprecedented announcement is making waves across the country and Dakota News Now gauged reactions around downtown Sioux Falls. To some, President Biden’s...
McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans
Damages remain visible in the McCook Lake community on July 3, 2024, after a massive flood hit the area on June 23. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) When a record-high surge of water flowed down the Big Sioux River toward the southeast corner of South Dakota last month, local and state authorities activated a flood mitigation plan from 1976.
Microsoft outage affects South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Microsoft outage is affecting South Dakota. Dan Letellier with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport said Delta and United Flights are delayed.He recommends travelers check their airline website for updated flight information. The Rapid City Regional Airport said on its X account, that because of the “global technology issues impacting […]
‘One of my favorite people’: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY/Gray News) - A South Dakota community came together to celebrate a milestone birthday for one of its residents. Arnie Hinseth celebrated turning 100 years old earlier this month with some of his loved ones and close friends at the Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village. Hinseth...
Three Elected to the SDGA South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of three new members to the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held at the SDGA Annual Banquet at 6 PM on Saturday, September 14 at the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame, located at the Holiday Inn and Suites at 2040 West Russell Street in Sioux Falls. Those interested in attending can email hof@sdga.org or call 605-740-7085. The three new members being honored are:
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...
Dakota Scout to remain Sioux Falls’ legal newspaper
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Dakota Scout will remain the official legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls after a judge denied the motion for a preliminary injunction earlier this week. The injunction would have reversed the city’s decision to appoint The Dakota Scout as the legal...
Four winds and art festival
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Starting Friday night, people in Sioux Falls will get to enjoy several genres of music at the Four Winds Music and Arts Festival. The Four Winds Art and Music Festival is about bringing people together and bringing harmony to the community. “It’s a gathering...
Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers
It was just a year ago that this space was used to question Gannett’s business plan for its newspapers in South Dakota. A declining amount of local news in the Gannett papers — the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Watertown Public Opinion and the Aberdeen American News — fostered an effort to change the laws […] The post Gannett has few journalists, but plenty of lawyers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Cattitude Cafe completes one year in Sioux Falls community
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Unlike a regular cafe, the Cattitude Cafe allows its customers to spend time with cats. This business brings in benefits from all around the city. Since its opening, the cafe has received immense support from the community of Sioux Falls. “Everybody loves it....
Inaugural ‘One Race for Veterans’ raises funds for local and national nonprofits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Early Saturday morning, participants gathered for a 5K/1 mile fundraiser at Cherry Rock Park in Sioux Falls with proceeds going to two nonprofit organizations that help homeless veterans. To many who have served our country, they’re just looking for a fresh start and...
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