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SD committee plans needs assessment for remainder of $54 million in opioid settlement funds
South Dakota has received over $18 million in national opioid settlement funds since 2022, spending $3 million so far on efforts to track, treat and prevent opioid abuse in the state. It’s the beginning of over $54 million the state will receive within the next two decades. The national opioid settlement was reached...
Summer rain: A tale of two ends
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Before we start thinking about fall, let’s look back at the summer. With just a couple of days left in August, here’s a look at how the summer ended up for rain amounts in KELOLAND. Yesterday’s rain in eastern South Dakota has...
Tractor drive brings kiwis to KELOLAND
GARRETSON, SD (KELO) — Many of you are loading up the car right about now to begin your Labor Day weekend getaways. A group of tractor enthusiasts from southwestern Minnesota got a jump on the holiday traffic by hitting the road earlier Friday. Their cross-border tractor-cade into South Dakota...
XC: South Dakota Opens Cross Country Season With Home Meet
VERMILLION, S.D. — The cross country teams opened their season on home grounds with the Coyote Classic, featuring the SDSU Jackrabbits and the Mount Marty Lancers. Returner, Madison Brouwer (So.), lead the women's pack through the course with the help of Alexis Pagel (So.). Brouwer had an impressive night as she held her position throughout the race, placing first with a time of 18:14. Pagel came in as a close second with a time of 18:29.
Ripples of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally | South Dakota Focus (Full Episode)
Tourism is South Dakota's second largest industry. The largest tourist event is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors in early August. This episode examines the wide-ranging impact of the annual rally.
Aug. 30 Football Roundup - Kole Hermann, Garrett Herman power Kadoka Area past Lyman
PRESHO — Kole Hermann and Garrett Hermann powered Kadoka Area to a high school football win on Friday. Kole Hermann scored three rushing touchdowns, while Garrett Hermann scored two rushing scores. Kadoka Area’s Gus Stout scored two rushing touchdowns, while Jerrett Hutchinson added a rushing score. For Lyman,...
Dream 18: Rocky Run GC Hole 16 (Par 5)
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Well our sixteenth hole on the Dream 18 is hole number 16 at Rocky Run in Dell Rapids. Justin Snyder, the general manager at Rocky Run, joined me. Justin, I think it’s fair to say this hole has sort of a love-hate relationship with almost everybody who plays here, doesn’t it?
Storm Center PM Update: Cooler For Some into Labor Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — From the moment the sun came up, it has been a gorgeous day across KELOLAND. Sunshine and warm temperatures have been observed on both sides of the river, and while we keep the sunshine on Sunday…we don’t keep all of the warmth.
Sunday Boredom Busters: September 1st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –The LifeLight Sioux Falls Festival at Nelson Park includes Christian music performers along with a kids play area, food vendors and stunt skateboarders. The musical lineup includes The Newsboys, KB, Blessing Offor, The Afters, Bryan Olesen & VOTA, Rhett Walker, Micah Taylor, Leanna Crawford and Lara Silva. Main stage activities begin at noon. Admission is free.
LIVE NOW: #4 O’Gorman to host #1 Harrisburg
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 46th annual Bob Burns Dakota Bowl makes its return today as one of the biggest events in high school football. And to add to the hype, this year’s game is a top-five ranked matchup. The stage is set as fourth-ranked O’Gorman will host #1 Harrisburg in front a crowd […]
LIVE BLOG: Oklahoma State Opens Season against South Dakota State
The Cowboys move to 1-0, defeating South Dakota State 44-20 thanks to big games from Alan Bowman, Ollie Gordon and their receivers. OSU allowed a few too many chunk plays to the Jackrabbits but made the stops they needed to make and held the Jackrabbits to just two touchdowns in 13 drives.
Simon Says: Study reveals states’ favorite childhood games
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - From Red Rover to Duck, Duck, Goose; everyone has fond memories of playing games at recess and on the playground, but which game is the most popular where you live?. Childhood experts at ABCMouse took a look at the most popular traditional kids’...
Street doctors make house calls to the homeless
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SDNW) – With a wheelchair as his bed and a ratty checkered blanket as his covers, 63-year-old George VanVooren spent the night on a sidewalk outside the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls on a recent Saturday night. “You get a couple hours of sleep...
Great Plains Zoo offering $5 admission on Labor Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Great Plains Zoo announced a pair of Community Appreciation Days that will coincide with holidays when kids aren’t in school. On Monday, September 2, visitors can get into the zoo for $5 thanks to financial support from the Sioux Falls City Council.
Inside KELOLAND: Two months until Election Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2024 General Election is just over two months away. In the coming weeks we will start seeing more political ads and campaign signs. From the presidential race to ballot issues, South Dakota voters will have a lot of choices to make. On this week’s Inside KELOLAND we take a look at ways people can prepare for election day.
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