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Summer with the Symphony: Mahler's Symphony No. 3
This segment originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. SDPB's Summer with the Symphony brings you a live performance from the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Delta David Gier. Today, we hear Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 3, the first and second movements. In this...
Someone You Should Know: Three generations share a birthday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - ”I was born July 7th, 1949,” said Ardis Overweg. The date of July 7 has a lot of meaning for the Overweg family. First, it’s Ardis’s birthday. Years later, her first grandchild, Breannah, was born on July 7, too.
Plans for new Elmwood clubhouse at a ‘stalemate’
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Construction on the new clubhouse at the Elmwood golf course was expected to begin in the spring of 2024 leaving many wondering what the holdup is. At the city council meeting Tuesday, Councilor Curt Soehl highlighted the money tied to the Elmwood Golf Course. The city council needs to approve $6.2 million for a new clubhouse.
Inmate dies; SCCSD lawsuit; rain chances ahead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, July 17. Take a look at our top stories in news and weather with KELOLAND On The GO First@4. A federal inmate housed at the Jameson Annex to the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls has died. Today has been...
City council working towards adding pool to southern Sioux Falls
A pool in southern Sioux Falls is trending towards finally becoming reality. The city council has been discussing a pool on that side of the town since its 2012 plan. David Barranco is the Southeast District city councilor. He said the pool’s location is coming sooner rather than later.
Summit League announces date changes for basketball championships
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Summit League basketball tournament is changing days. On Wednesday, the league announced the 2025 and 2026 basketball championships will be held on Wednesday-Sunday schedule instead of the previous Friday-Tuesday schedule. For 2025, the dates are March 5-9 and in 2026, the dates are March 4-8. All nine schools will […]
Sioux Falls mom-and-pop adult-beverage store climbs ranks of nation’s best
This paid piece is sponsored by JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars. Cheers to this: Sioux Falls family-owned JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars is ranked among the very top adult-beverage retailers in the nation. JJ’s climbed the ranks of the annual Top 100 Retailers list from trade publication Beverage...
Avera Behavioral Health: Hot tips for the heat
We all know the feeling: The sun beats down relentlessly, the air hangs heavy with moisture, and even the simplest tasks feel like an effort. We’ve all heard the medical experts’ advice on how to deal with the physical effects of hot, steamy weather. But did you ever stop to consider the emotional toll the heat can take.
Augustana Volleyball Honored with AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky – The Augustana volleyball team has earned the 2023-24 American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award, the AVCA and INTENT announced Wednesday. This is the eighth year in a row that Augustana has earned this award. The Vikings finished the 2023-24 school year with a cumulative team GPA of 3.86.
Sioux Falls hopes to buy the Sanford Tea-Ellis Wellness Center. What the fee structure would be:
Sioux Falls officials released the proposed fee structure for the westside recreation center that the city hopes to buy as part of a $77 million aquatics bond that councilors will vote on later this year. Making fees accessible has been a consistent topic raised by councilors since the city announced...
605 Pop Culture Con Blasts Into Sioux Falls This Weekend
What exactly is the 605 Pop Culture Con presented by Voices Against Cancer all about?. It's about meeting and greeting some of the biggest stars from the Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, Disney universes, and much more. You can get in on an amazing silent auction with all sorts of items from your favorite culture con artists too.
REACH Literacy hosting ‘Building Classroom Libraries’ event Aug. 1-3
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - REACH Literacy is helping teachers stock their classroom libraries with a three-day giveaway event in August. Molly O’Connor visited the studio to share details about the opportunity coming up in two weeks. The Building Classroom Libraries event — formerly known as the...
Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
YOUTH SPORTS: Pipestone 12-under baseball wins league
The Pipestone 12-under team, composed of sixth graders, won the Pipestone Youth Baseball League last Saturday, July 13, at Westview Park. Front row, Ethan Nokes, Rowan Heidebrink, Lucas Faber, Henry Mathews and Barron Feste. Middle row, Oliver Sterud, Ryker Beyers, Parker Adelman, Maddox Melcher, Max McGunnigal and Aidan Koprek. Beclayn Whipkey is not photographed.
Report of Reckless Driving Leads to Drug Bust in Lake Norden
{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A traffic stop turned into a drug bust on Tuesday evening when a Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a 911 call reporting reckless driving. The vehicle, occupied by two young males, was located three miles east of Lake Norden on 453rd Avenue and 194th Street.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
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