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Sioux Falls mayor apologizes for canceled 4th of July celebrations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Mayor Paul TenHaken took to social media on Thursday to apologize for the canceled Independence Day events. The city made the call to cancel on Wednesday due to forecasted weather but saw blue skies and sunshine on the morning of July 4. The...
Lennox kicks off holiday with 4th of July parade
LENNOX, SD (KELO) — This year’s Fourth of July parade in Lennox welcomed people from across the area Thursday morning. 6-year-old Tucker Swanger is a pro when it comes to catching candy at parades. “I had a parade once at night and they threw glow sticks and candy....
Sioux Falls firework show could be moved to Friday. Here's what attendees need to know
The annual Sioux Falls firework show at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds is a popular Fourth of July event for city residents, but the National Weather Service is predicting for the area to see a significant chance of rain come Independence Day. With an 80% chance of showers and a thunderstorm or two during the day, and a 40% chance Thursday night, the question is whether this year's firework display will happen as planned or will there be...
Drivers weigh in on Sioux Falls diverging diamond
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The new Diverging Diamond is up and running at the intersection of I-29 and 41st St. in Sioux Falls. Seeing the orange traffic cones disappear from 41st St. has been a welcome site for some Sioux Falls drivers. “I tried to avoid it for...
Former inmates continue work at Metal Craft Industries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Purpose. That’s what former inmates said they received while working for Metal Craft Industries inside the State Penitentiary. While MCI closed at the state pen, two men who worked there are still employed by the company, now on the other side of the prison walls.
Sioux Falls rescues continue to seek changes to trap, neuter, and return ordinance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On July 1, over 200 laws went into effect in South Dakota. One allows for the legal trapping, neutering and releasing of feral cats. An ordinance through the City of Sioux Falls still does not entirely allow for TNR within city limits after being brought up for an amendment last August.
New laws on ID, birth certificates help homeless
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A pair of new laws that took effect Monday allow those experiencing homelessness the opportunity to get a state-issued non-driver’s ID card and a birth certificate free of charge. Julie Becker, CEO of the St. Francis House, advocated for the bill during the...
Metal Craft Industries president disputes claims by DOC over prison operations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - State prison inmates worked for Metal Craft Industries for more than 20 years, but that ended in January. DOC Secretary Kellie Wasko blamed the discovery of contraband and weapons, but the owner says that’s not true. He and others spoke with photojournalist...
Mayor: Most Canton homes experienced some degree of flooding
Communities across southeast South Dakota continue flood recovery efforts. That includes Canton, where the mayor estimated three-quarters of homes had some degree of flooding. Canton didn’t see scenes of homes or streets collapsing like other communities, but that doesn’t mean there was no damage. Rivers are still above...
US Census Bureau Reports Growth in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Sioux Falls bedroom community of Harrisburg transformed over the past couple of decades into the fastest-growing South Dakota city of more than 5,000 people, according to the most recent US Census Bureau and Population Division report. Growing cities and towns: Harrisburg’s population ballooned by 37.8%,...
SiouxFalls.Business: Downtown jazz club opening this weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A new spot for live music in downtown Sioux Falls will be opening for business this weekend. According to SiouxFalls.Business, Trio Jazz Club is set to open on Saturday, offering both a new place to dine and enjoy live entertainment. Trio is located...
Battleship Museum on the importance of July 4th
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The USS Battleship South Dakota Memorial is one of the few City installations open on July 4 in Sioux Falls. Chris Tucker, the curator of the memorial, shared why it’s important that places like this are open on days like the 4th of July.
On the meaning of the Fourth of July
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND News took a simple question to Falls Park in Sioux Falls on Thursday: What does the Fourth of July mean to you?. Different personal answers to this query might focus on the collective or the individual. For Minnie Galán of California, her son was born on this date back in 2007.
Unprecedented: The Cause of Recent Iowa Flooding
Why Midwest Waters Are Rising: Understanding the Causes and Impacts. According to the Associated Press: The recent surge in Midwest flooding can be attributed to relentless torrential rains. Sioux Falls, South Dakota, received a staggering 7 inches of rain over just three days, with neighboring areas like Canton seeing an unprecedented 18 inches. In Iowa, rainfall totals reached up to 15 inches since Friday alone.
Pet safety for the Fourth of July
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The Fourth of July can be a fun-filled holiday especially if you enjoy fireworks. But your pets may not feel the same way. Loud noises and the irregular bangs from fireworks can cause anxiety and fear in animals. Before you start your Fourth of...
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