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More research needed on health effects of recreational marijuana
This fall, for the third time, South Dakotans are being asked to vote on whether to approve marijuana (cannabis) for recreational use (marijuana use as a medical treatment was approved in 2020). In the past, the proposal was approved, declared unconstitutional and then subsequently rejected by voters. So, what are we to think? What are […]
DUNE completes underground excavation in South Dakota for massive neutrino experiment
Fermilab-led Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment will tell us about the universe and how it works. State and federal leaders descended one mile underground in South Dakota to celebrate the next phase of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment—an international project to study mysterious particles known as neutrinos, to address some of the biggest questions in science.
Roads closed Sunday in Sioux Falls for 1/2 marathon/5K
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several roads will be closed downtown and around the event center on Sunday to accommodate marathon and 5K runners. According to the Sioux Falls Police Department the road on the map shown will close at 6:00 a.m.. They will reopen by 11:30 a.m. Though...
Barnes Canyon Fire contained at 14.7 acres
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (KELO) — The Barnes Canyon Fire in Custer State Park is contained at 14.7 acres. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS), the fire was first reported on Wednesday. The fire fighting crews on site are the South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Custer State Park, U.S. Forest Service and many volunteer firefighter departments.
Red flag warning for 3 western SD counties
CUSTER/FALL RIVER/HARDING COUNTIES, S.D. (KELO) — Hot, dry and windy weather is creating conditions for critical fires to develop across the area. The S.D. Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued a red flag warning for Custer, Fall River and Harding Counties Saturday from noon until midnight (MDT). Along...
Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Named
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Five women were nominated for the honor of the Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year Award. They were Sara Easton, Kendra Olson, Barbara Powell, Stacy Watembach and Erin Yost. Barbara Powell was awarded the title of Dakotafest Woman Farmer of the Year. She and her husband began...
Rosebud Sioux Tribe elects its first female president
The voters of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe elected their first female president on Thursday. According to unofficial results posted late Thursday night, tribal council member Kathleen Wooden Knife prevailed by a vote of 1,192-870 in the presidential election over Steve DeNoyer Jr. The tribe also elected a woman to serve as vice president, choosing council […]
Jackley joins other AGs in demanding answers from Temu about alleged connections with China
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Attorney General Marty Jackley joined 20 other Attorneys General in demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party, data collection practices, and possible labor violations. In a letter to the President of Temu and the CEO of...
Dakota Wesleyan begins new era under Alex Kretzschmar
MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers not only kick off a new season on THursday night in Madison against Dakota State, it’s also the start of a new era under new head coach Alex Kretzschmar. He takes over after Ross Cimpl moved up to the...
A Fresh Start: Renee Eckes' Commutation
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Governor Kristi Noem has approved the commutation of Renee Eckes’ life sentence. Eckes, now 43, was involved in the murder of David Bauman over 25 years ago. She appeared before the South Dakota Pardons and Paroles Board in July and is set to be released from the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre in late 2026 or 2027. (“Gov. Kristi Noem signs off on Watertown murderer's commutation request”)
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