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Shaving heads to conquer childhood cancer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Haircuts were given out at the Sioux Falls convention center on Saturday, but the event meant much more than just freshening up your look. The goal of the 18th annual St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event was to raise $50,000 for childhood cancer research....
DSS theft; Sioux Falls rioter; measles in SD; KELOXTRA football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Saturday, July 20 and here are the top news and sports stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go. After a former DSS employee was indicted for stealing $1.78M, two state lawmakers share their perspectives on the crime. One of the rioters in...
Sunday Boredom Busters: July 21st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Satisfy your sweet tooth by celebrating National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy BOGO scoops of ice cream at the Parlour in the Washington Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m. There will also be ice cream-themed art and science activities at the Pavilion. The cost is a museum admission. Stensland Family Farms in Sioux Falls is offering $2 single dips from 1-8 p.m.
Watertown's Home Oasis set to expand with all-new facility
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Home Oasis, located at 1311 5th Ave SE, is set to expand by demolishing the current building and building a whole new facility. First requests a variance from the Watertown Board of Adjustment to reduce the required side yard setbacks from 20 feet to 15 feet. The variance is needed to accommodate a new, larger building for the appliance retail store and was ultimately unanimously approved by the board.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: WALK-IN COOLER
Brian Paff and his 7-year-old son, Trevor, walk into Pioneer Hall with an empty cooler to be used during the 2024 South Dakota Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale. The annual fundraiser for worldwide relief was scheduled to get rolling at 11 a.m. and continue through a live auction that begins at 1 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, activities for children and a diverse food court. All will take place in the basement of Pioneer Hall on the campus of Freeman Academy.
South Dakota Veteran's Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol's heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man...
Bobby Pierce goes back-to-back in Silver Dollar Nationals prelims
BRANDON, SD (July 19, 2024) – Bobby Pierce held off a hard-charging Devin Moran in the final laps to win back-to-back with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Huset’s Speedway. Pierce was in control from the start of Friday’s 40-lap main event but a stumble in turn four allowed Moran to close in the final laps.
Downtown pub’s newest menu is just for pups
The newest menu at a downtown Sioux Falls pub serves a four-legged clientele. This week, Blarney Stone Pub at 333 S. Phillips Ave. introduced its “Bone Apple-teeth” menu that’s available for dogs on the patio. “People are really liking it,” said general manager Nick Wanner. “We’re getting...
SFFR, Animal Control team up to rescue pig from Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls’ latest social media star is an orphan rescued from the Big Sioux River. Fire and Rescue teamed up with Animal Control to rescue – a young pig – from a sand bar. No one is sure where the little critter came from or how he got there. Humane Society officials say they’re just hopeful they can get him home in the next few days.
Kimball School Board addresses firearms in school based on recent state legislature
KIMBALL -- The Kimball School Board recently discussed a sensitive topic – whether school employees should be allowed to carry a firearm. The meeting's intent was to discuss where the community stands on the topic, but no decisions or changes in policy have been made. A new state law...
July 13-25, 2024 Expect South Dakota National Guard Increased Operations On West Camp In Rapid City
The South Dakota National Guard (SDNG) training season is well under way and the West Camp training area will be utilized heavily in the next few weeks by the Officer Candidate School (OCS) and supporting units as the OCS program completes phase three of their training from July 13-25th. Expect...
National High School Finals Rodeo: Arina Haugen from Sturgis wins All-Around Rookie Cowgirl
ROCK SPRINGS, WY - The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the short-go. South Dakota was well represented at this year's event. Arina Haugen from Sturgis qualified for the finals in three different events and was named the All-Around Rookie Cowgirl. Overall, South Dakota finished 11th...
Dusty Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise call for Director of the Secret Service to step down
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Representative Dusty Johnson are visiting Rapid City this weekend only a week after the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Both representatives condemn last week’s tragedy and are calling for the head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, to...
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