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Sioux Falls Security Guard Shoots at Vehicle Driving at Him
An aggravated assault led to a series of gunshots being fired early Saturday morning in Sioux Falls. Dakota News Now reports the incident occurred on Saturday, (July 13) around 2:30 AM inside a business in the 2200 block of West Madison Street. The police report states that two security guards received word about a disturbance inside the building. The guards removed everyone from the business and then went inside to investigate further, upon entering they discovered a fight going on that involved four men.
East-side wine shop opens in new space with more room for events
This paid piece is sponsored by Dawley Farm Village. Cellar 54’s newest location is right next to its former one — but offers a much better layout for wine shopping and hosting events. Find it in a retail center at Dawley Farm Village between Buffalo Wild Wings and...
UPDATE: Deer, not mountain lion spotted near Tea
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A possible mountain lion spotting near the Tea Area high school has been confirmed to be a deer instead, according to officials. Earlier on Monday, Dr. Jennifer Nebelsick Lowery said a mountain lion was spotted “passing through the conservation area west of the high school.” After 4:15 p.m., an update from Nebelsick Lowery said “the review of footage and area indicates there is no mountain lion.”
Longtime grocery store location starts coming back to life with new owner
After a delay of two years, work has begun on a grocery store that will replace a longtime staple of an east-side neighborhood. Owner Efrain Patino said he hopes the new store will be open in September. He has not yet decided whether it will include a deli for customers to take prepared meals home, but a full supply of groceries will be on the shelves.
Stunning Sioux Falls Acreage Offers Luxury, Convenience, Privacy
Just minutes outside of Sioux Falls a luxurious acreage awaits that offers endless amenities. This 5-bedroom home surrounded by mature trees sitting on 6.42 acres is located just outside northwest Sioux Falls at 46783 SD Highway 38. Lori Kurvink of Hegg Realtors is the listing agent and describes this rare...
72-year-old tattoo artist shares secret to long career
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – For nearly 50 years a local tattoo artist has been busy creating permanent art for people. In 2005 Alien and Co. Tattooing established itself in the All Saints District in Sioux Falls. But owner Steve Butterfield, better known as Alien, started his artistry well...
Claremont residents object to plan to load tallow in town
CLAREMONT, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider) — A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that the tanker trucks hauling the tallow from DemKota Ranch Beef in Aberdeen to the rail line in Claremont will damage streets in town.
Sioux Falls School District employee fired after comments about assassination attempt on Donald Trump
The Sioux Falls School District has fired a Ben Reifel Middle School behavior facilitator, after she made comments on social media regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. Cassandra Oleson, on her personal Facebook page under the name Cassie Martin, which is now inactive, had posted “Shoot -- If only he would’ve had his scope sighted in correctly,” shortly after the assassination attempt by the person FBI identified...
Watertown Resident Seeks Ordinance Changes After Tragic Dog Incident
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Another resident spoke at tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting to share an unfortunate incident with another dog that, in the end, caused the death of his dog. He was seeking any potential ordinance changes that could help future incidents. Richard Dunn explains more to...
Local Dispensary Requests $20,000 Refund During Watertown City Council Meeting
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Tonight’s Watertown City Council meeting had three speakers who addressed the council during the open public forum. The first speaker was Dan Fjerstad with Lion’s Den, a Medical Cannabis Dispensary downtown Watertown, requesting a $20,000 refund for overpayment of fees. Fjerstad says he...
Aberdeen, SD aerial & ground spray for mosquitoes scheduled for July 15th & 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Mosquito Control will also be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM.
SFSD staff member’s Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the Wild West of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. That includes a South Dakota teacher who quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Sioux Falls metro area officially expands — into Minnesota
The officially defined Sioux Falls metro area hasn’t just grown in population — it has expanded into Minnesota. Following the 2020 Census, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget identified the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, or MSA, as a five-county area instead of a four-county one. In...
Newell butcher gets $5.7 million in latest round of USDA small business grants
South Dakota Searchlight – The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently pledged about $110 million to smaller and independent meat processors — including one in South Dakota — to expand their capacities in an effort to increase competition in the industry and to give farmers more options. The...
Man who died in 26th Street crash last week identified
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The man who died in a crash on 26th Street in eastern Sioux Falls last week has been identified by Sioux Falls police. According to police spokesman Sam Clemens, the man who died was John Louis Martin, 63, from Sioux Falls. Last week, police...
Fatal collision on SD Highway 50 near Yankton County
YANTON COUNTY, S.D. - A 30-year-old man died this morning in a two-vehicle crash seven miles west of Yankton, SD. The names of those involved have not been released pending family notification. Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling westbound on SD Highway 50...
Southeastern Behavioral Health, apartments planned for former Mercato
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Development plans are in place for the site of the former Mercato store in downtown Sioux Falls. According to a letter from Lloyd Companies to residents in the Pettigrew Heights neighborhood, the half-block on 11th Street will be redeveloped into a three-story building.
Be Part of the Excitement: Hills Alive Festival seeks weekend volunteers
RAPID CITY, S.D. - With only five days remaining until the highly anticipated Hills Alive Christian music festival, organizers are reaching out to the community for volunteer assistance. Life Light, the group now responsible for managing the festival, is urgently seeking volunteers, particularly for Saturday and Sunday shifts, even if...
Renewal MB Church: A welcoming community in Rapid City
"Pastor Jon is excited to bring the church outreach into the community. This church used to be the Chucky Cheese location and now renovated to host worship services, kids ministry and a coffee shop. The church outreach extends into that area of the community, North Rapid City." Located in Rapid...
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