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Mitchell attorney Don Peterson added to S.D. Cooperative Hall of Fame
Three key leaders from South Dakota’s cooperative community have been added to the South Dakota Cooperative Hall of Fame for 2024. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor that the cooperative community bestows on those who have made significant contributions to the state. Their leadership, integrity, and personal commitment have served not only cooperatives, but also their local communities.
One person killed in Friday motorcycle crash near Hartford
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO.com) — A motorcyclist is dead after an I-90 crash on Friday near Hartford. The driver of a 2017 Harley Davidson Heritage was traveling eastbound on I-90 in a split lane construction zone. The driver lost control and crossed the center line, colliding head-on into a Ford...
Black Hills Energy proposes Rapid City power plant costing up to $270 million
Black Hills Energy plans to build a new power generation plant in Rapid City for a cost between $250 million and $270 million, according to a notice sent Aug. 2 to state regulators on the Public Utilities Commission. The plant would have three engines fueled by natural gas and three turbines using natural gas and […]
1 dead in crash; homeless & panhandling; warmer temps; Little League
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, August 10th and here is KELOLAND’s On the Go for the top news, weather and sports. One man was killed in a motorcycle/truck crash on I-90 Friday night. There has been a lot of talk lately about the homeless population...
Prepared-meal shop has new owners
A business in south Sioux Falls that sells prepared meals and desserts has new owners. Sara and Shea Geelan, who live near Lennox, have purchased Sioux Falls Chef from Ellen Doerr. They also own Dialed In Nutrition, another prepared meal service. Doerr started offering her services as a personal chef...
Board of Adjustment Denies Variance Request for Setbacks
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Board of Adjustment met Thursday night and denied a variance request for a commercial property at 718 31st Street. To accommodate potential building plans, the property owner sought to reduce the required side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet. The property...
Sioux Falls Little League baseball team advances to World Series after win over Missouri
The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team is headed to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the Little League World Series, after a 6-1 win over Missouri to claim the Midwest Little League Baseball Championship. Griffin Sommer anchored the team on the mound, pitching into the sixth inning, striking out seven and only allowing one earned run, which came in the sixth inning. ...
Four homes in Sioux Falls historic district slated for demolition
The Sioux Falls City Council has deemed four homes in a historic neighborhood beyond rescue. The four homes in the Sherman Historic District are described by city officials as “dilapidated,” and suffer varying levels of damage. While some have broken in windows and overgrown lawns, others have severe...
EPJ carries success across football, baseball
ELK POINT, S.D. (KELO) — Elk Point-Jefferson is looking for its third straight trip to the 11B title game this season. Despite being the No. 4 seed last year, the Huskies picked up two home victories before knocking off top seed Winner to secure its spot in the Dome. They came up short of back-to-back […]
‘Rescuepalooza’ Vendor Fair benefits local animal shelters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - For the second year, several local businesses came together to lend a hand. The Rescuepalooza Vendor Fair took place at Roxi & Co. in Sioux Falls from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event featured 20 different vendors raising money for six different...
Sunday Boredom Busters: August 11th
PARKER, SD (KELO) — South Dakota’s oldest county fair gets underway this week in Parker. Activities at the Turner County Fair include a church service in Heritage Park at 11 a.m., a ranch rodeo in the grandstand at 1 p.m., a 4-H companion animal show at 3 p.m., and a free BBQ with ice cream in Heritage Park from 4-6 p.m. The fair runs through Thursday. Admission is free.
Above Normal Temperatures Projected Into Fall
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Above normal temperatures look to continue for most of the year. Doug Kluck is the Central Region Climate Services Director for NOAA, He says the Missouri River basin has been above normal for temps for much of the last three months…. The amount of rain that...
End Summer with a Splash: Free pool access for donations on August 17
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With students heading back to school on August 20, city officials have announced the end of summer for Rapid City’s outdoor pools. To celebrate, all three outdoor pools will host ‘End of Summer Bash’ events featuring free admission with donations to a local charity.
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