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Mystery pig saved from banks of the Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Animal Control needed the assistance of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue on Thursday to save a pig and the video has gained traction on social media. The pig has been through a lot, but is in good hands after being spotted on...
Sioux Falls Fire Rescues Stranded Piglet in Hilarious Video
Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue was dispatched to perhaps the most unusual place one would think to make a daring rescue of a stranded swine on Thursday. Nobody really knows how an area piglet ended up in the middle of a river, but nonetheless, a rescue operation was needed. Just...
New statue for the Mitchell Fire Department
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Mitchell’s Fire Department will soon have a new piece of art outside their station. One determined 9-year-old wanted to put a Dalmatian statue outside of the Mitchell fire station. “When the fire station called in, Dan said, you know, we’d like to talk to...
Hip-hop lessons with the Levitt
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A new Levitt at the Falls program is wrapping up this week with the last jam camp of the summer. Local pre-teens and teenagers have spent the week learning all about hip-hop in preparation for a performance Friday night. At this unique summer camp,...
Judge denies injunction that would have reinstated Argus Leader as city's legal newspaper
A Minnehaha County judge declined to order a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that would have reinstated the Argus Leader as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls. The Sioux Falls City Council voted on June 5 to name the Dakota Scout, an outlet founded by two former Argus Leader reporters in August 2022, as the city's official newspaper for legal notices over the Argus Leader, citing cost savings as well as local ownership. ...
The Bridges offers variety of flexible spaces for new tenants
This paid Site Spotlight is sponsored by Van Buskirk Cos. After two decades as one of the area’s most sought-after retail centers, The Bridges at 57th is looking toward its next generation of tenants. The in-demand property at 57th Street and Western Avenue in south Sioux Falls has rare...
S.D. distillery to expand with downtown tasting room
A combination distillery, whiskey tasting room, retail store and whiskey/cigar lounge is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. BlackFork Farms, which is near Brandt in eastern South Dakota, will expand its enterprise, taking over the former K Restaurant space along the boardwalk of 8th & Railroad Center for BlackFork Farms Distillery and the Pronghorn Club.
Comparing 2023 tornadoes to 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — While our weather has calmed down in KELOLAND things have remained active across the country. We will look how this year compares to other years when it comes to tornadoes in the U.S. It was a calm and cool morning in KELOLAND, one you...
Sioux Falls hopeful that worst of mosquitoes is over
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Health said mosquito populations are decreasing in Sioux Falls since June’s flash flooding. Nayeem Ahmed, with Sioux Falls Health, said that the department is seeing a decrease of mosquitos in their traps. “We are seeing a 70% decrease in mosquitoes population....
39-year-old is 8th SD inmate to die in 2024; 91st death in past decade
South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate Andrew Gordon is the eighth offender to die in custody so far in 2024. Earlier this week, the DOC announced the death of 70-year-old inmate Harry Kirkvold, the 7th inmate death of 2024.
South Dakota One Stop building taking shape as massive east-side addition
The skyline of east Sioux Falls is starting to change in a big way. The 284,000-square-foot South Dakota One Stop building, which reaches four stories at it highest height, is on track to move in its first state employees by the end of the year. The project at Dawley Farm...
SD Little League State Tournament to begin Thursday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Little League State Tournament is set to begin Thursday as four teams battle for a spot in the Little League Midwest Regional. BRACKET Canyon Lake is set to open the tournament against two time defending state champ, Sioux Falls. That game is set for 5 p.m. on […]
Alcohol Sting Conducted in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On 07-15-24 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted 17 alcohol compliance checks in the city of Mitchell. The following establishments were checked and passed: Board & Brush, Corn Palace, Corn Palace Gift Shop, Masonic Temple, Area Community Theatre, Jokerz Casino II, Lakeview Golf Course, Westside Sinclair, County Fair Food Store, El Columpio, Graham Sinclair, Marlin’s Roadhouse Grille, Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse, and Freedom Valu Center.
Summer with the Symphony: More Mahler Symphony No. 3
This segment originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. For today's Summer with the Symphony, we bring you more of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3. It was recorded live at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls and performed by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Listen to a live...
Ella Knakmuhs wins state VFW singing award for top rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Westbrook VFW Auxiliary Post 5098 recently announced that Ella Knakmuhs has been awarded first place in the Minnesota high school division of the “Get excited for the Red, White, and Blue” VFW contest for her performance of the American national anthem. VFW don and Westbrook mayor Digger...
Community Rallies for Laurie and Terry Ourada: Bridging the Gap Benefit Scheduled for Sunday
LUCAN, MN – The community is coming together to support Laurie and Terry Ourada at the Bridging the Gap Benefit on Sunday, July 21, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lucan Community Center. Laurie Ourada has been battling Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease, for several years. This condition...
Tense Moments for Paullina Thursday
A large law enforcement presence went to Paullina Thursday Morning. Shortly before 10 am, O’Brien County officials received a call from an individual claiming to have shot another person and said they would commit further acts of violence against other individuals and law enforcement. Law enforcement responded to the 4500 block of Red Wood Ave., northeast of Paullina. Precautions were made for nearby homes and businesses, and Mill Creek campground was evacuated.
MN poised to complete one of nation's largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation's largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with plans...
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