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Sioux Falls housing market picking up post-pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a few years of limited availability and climbing interest rates, the Sioux Falls housing market seems to be settling back to a norm, and sales are now rising. “In the Sioux Falls area — most of our numbers are up,” said Brandon Martens,...
Premiere Playhouse Penguin Project presents The Wizard of Oz
The Penguin Project is an organization that offers a transformative four-month theatre experience for kids and young adults with physical or neurological disabilities. In the last two years the Penguin Project brought us Annie Jr. and Seussical Jr. Now, in their third year, nearly 30 artists and their peer mentors are preparing for The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.
Storybook Land Theatre to Perform in Sisseton
Aberdeen's Storybook Land Theatre (SBLT) is hitting the road with their new musical, "A Year With Frog and Toad," inspired by the popular children's books by Arnold Lobel. The tour will be making a stop in Sisseton on Tuesday, Aug. 13, with a FREE musical concert beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the FREE performance at 6:00 p.m. in Anderson Park. Those attending may want to bring a chair or blanket for seating. Locally the SBLT performance is sponsored by the Sisseton Arts Council. In case of bad weather, the performance will be moved to the Sisseton City Hall Community Room. ~ Courtesy Photo.
Augustana Hall of Famer Ken Kessinger Passes Away
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana Hall of Famer Ken Kessinger passed away on August 13 at the age of 99. Kessinger attended school at Augustana following his service in World War II with the Air Force. He graduated from Augustana in 1949 with 12 letters, four in football, four in basketball and four in track and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.
30 Day Countdown Day 15: Defensive Breakout Candidates
Breakout players don’t typically come off a season where they made one of the greatest plays in program history. That doesn’t apply to Elijah Jackson, who had his fair share of obstacles last season before sealing Washington’s ticket to the National Championship Game with a swat against Texas. There’s no need to sugarcoat it. Jackson had no shortage of growing pains last season. Yet he’s my choice, due to that very fire that forged him.
State Amateur Baseball Tournament Run Ends for the Hartford-Humboldt Wood Ducks
The Cinderella playoff run of the Hartford-Humboldt Wood Ducks came to an end in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday, as the Platte Killer Tomatoes scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th, and walked off with an 8-7 win in the State quarterfinals. The Wood Ducks, who were 2-16 in...
Legislative Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meets in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Legislative Interim Summer Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI) met in Pierre and took public testimony from various individuals including Chrissie Young, Director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment. She told the committee that globally there has been a 600% increase in the use of the Internet to traffic people, especially children.
Results of Aurora County Alcohol Sting
WHITE LAKE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) On 08-13-24 the South-Central Alcohol Task Force conducted eight alcohol compliance checks in Aurora County, S.D. The following establishments were checked and passed: White Lake, S.D. – Jake’s Corner, The Pour House, Ron’s Market, Circle K Motel & RV Park, and The Ranch Bar & Grill. Plankinton. S.D. – Commerce Street Grille, Ron’s Market, and Fish Lake Country Club.
MEN’S GOLF DROPS 2024-25 SLATE
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The South Dakota State men's golf program announced its schedule for the 2024-25 season Friday. The team will compete in four tournaments in the fall and seven in the spring, including the Summit League Championship in late April. The Jackrabbits will open their fall season by hosting the Island Resort Intercollegiate Sept. 1-2 in Harris, Mich. at the Sage Run Golf Club. They then head to Lincoln, Neb. for the Nebraska GIT-R-DONE Invitational at the Firethorn Golf Club Sept. 23-24. The team goes on to compete in the Badger Invitational hosted by Wisconsin Sept. 29 - Oct....
Mines honors Tyler Artz and Pancheros as 2024 Community Champions
RAPID CITY, S.D. - During the annual state of the university address yesterday, South Dakota Mines honored Pancheros and alumnus Tyler Artz as the 2024 Community Champions. This award, now in its second year, celebrates a local individual, business, or organization that has significantly contributed to advancing the university's mission through their time, resources, and expertise.
Black Hills Harley-Davidson® Continues to Build its Legacy at the 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 16, 2024-- Following on the heels of the Harley-Davidson ® Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee in July, motorcycle riders and fans kept the celebration of riding going at the 84 th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally held August 2 – 11, 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240816113395/en/ Black Hills Harley-Davidson® Rally at Exit 55 (Photo: Business Wire)
Murderer wanted; FEMA relief; Riverfest; drought
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are the top stories for news and weather for KELOLAND’s On the Go: Saturday, August 17th. A warrant is out for a man wanted for murdering a newborn in Pennington County. A second person was arrested in the same incident earlier this week.
Celebrating 50 Years: The Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society
"The Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society are a nonprofit club that promotes the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. The group meets every month and also does fun field trips. They also host a show each year. There are a lot of natural resources here in the Black Hills area, so there are many opportunities to search, collect and explore. They are always taking new members!"
Phillips Avenue downtown to close overnight
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — New street and lane closures will impact drivers in Sioux Falls, starting Sunday night. Phillips Avenue will be closed downtown overnight so crews can refresh pavement markings. Phillips should re-open by 6:30 Monday morning. Also starting Monday, the northbound left-turn lane on East Bahnson...
Top-ranked Lincoln boys top Washington in season opener
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - With Football Friday and the start of the prep pigskin season just a week away, it was a different kind of Futbol Friday this weekend!. The South Dakota boys and girls high school soccer seasons started across South Dakota this evening. Click on...
Shoe store to move from Empire Mall to Bridges at 57th
After 20 years at The Empire Mall, Shoe Diva is heading south. The shoe retailer, which is next to Macy’s, is moving to The Bridges at 57th. “It’s been a good thing, but times change, and we’ve always liked The Bridges,” owner Karla Kuehl said. “It’s a lot of development that’s happened that way in the city, and what’s beautiful is that as I’ve told customers, longtime customers … that we’re moving, they’re like, ‘Oh I’m so happy, that’s my neighborhood. You’re closer to me now.’ It has been overwhelmingly positive, and that is just thrilling.”
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