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South Dakota high school football player who suffered traumatic brain injury in 2019 dies
A South Dakota football player who suffered a horrible injury on the field has passed away. Trevor Zuehlke, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019 playing football for Britton-Hecla, passed away early Thursday morning in Sioux Falls. Trevor passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in...
Sales tax ballot measure sparks debate about potential impact on state’s bond rating
Opponents of a Nov. 5 ballot measure that would reduce state sales tax collections worry it could be the final straw that breaks South Dakota’s AAA bond rating — a criticism that the measure’s proponents dispute. The measure is intended to repeal state sales taxes on groceries, but opponents say its imprecise language could broaden […]
2 Presidential candidates currently on ballot in SD
With the November general elections just under three months away, two candidates have made the ballot for the presidential race in South Dakota. These are Republican former President Donald Trump with running mate JD Vance and Libertarian Chase Oliver with running mate Mike ter Maat.
Meet the Candidates: Pat Cromwell
Pat Cromwell is running for election in the South Dakota state House of Representatives. Cromwell is running as a Democrat for District 35, which includes the eastern edge of Rapid City and extends out to Box Elder. Cromwell works in child development, family relations and counseling. If elected, this would...
Dave Eggers’ Novel Was Banned From South Dakota Schools. In a New Documentary, the Community Fights Back (Exclusive)
Bestselling author Dave Eggers wasn’t expecting to learn that his 2013 dystopian novel, The Circle, was removed from high schools in Rapid City, S.D. What's more, Eggers' book, along with four others, was designated “to be destroyed” by the school board as well. “It was new to...
A church in a bar has a new home
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Sioux Falls ministry known for being a church in a bar will soon have a new home. Since 2021, the Table Ministry has hosted worship services at Shenanigans in Sioux Falls. But this week the church announced it’s moving out of the bar.
Griffen Goodbary commits to play hoops at SDSU
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Christian standout Griffen Goodbary announced on X that he committed to SDSU to play basketball. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged more than 20 points per game last season as a junior and was a finalist for the KELOLAND Player of the Year award. He helped guide the Chargers to […]
Sioux Falls entrepreneur ready for football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Are you ready for some football?. Sioux Falls native Gio Oromo is mixing his love of sports history with his business mind. Oromo, a Senior Marketing major at USD has opened his business “Cosy Thrifts”. He specializes in sports merchandise like jerseys...
Swamp Daddy’s announces return of downtown restaurant
Six months after a glycol leak forced Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen to close its downtown restaurant, a reopening is near. Co-owner Inkaa Beaudion shared in a Facebook video Friday that the plan is to reopen in the Jones421 building soon. “I’m really happy to share some news, some actual...
Sioux Falls southern Cajun, Creole restaurant to reopen after three major damages
Owners of Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen announced via Facebook Live on Friday evening that they are hoping to reopen in September in their current space in the Jones Building. The restaurant’s Facebook page announced earlier Friday that some “exciting” and “big” news would be announced on the 7 p.m. live. ...
Back-to-school sock and underwear giveaway happening next weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An annual back-to-school sock and underwear giveaway will be held next weekend in Sioux Falls. The Celebrating Families Back to School Fair will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on North Cliff Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.
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