Small Town Spotlight: Jesse James Days takes over Garretson this weekend
Garretson is gearing up for Jesse James Days, three days of live music, a parade, food, and family fun coming up on June 19 through 21.
13 Sioux Falls Restaurants Every Dad Will Love on Father’s Day
The way to dad's heart this Father's Day? Through his stomach of course!
Long-Running Robbery Case Leads to Arrest
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. 9KELO)– A suspect has now been arrested in connection to 2 armed robberies that happened 5 years ago. Police say 48-year-old Joseph Tomaszewski is charged with 2 counts of first-degree robbery. In both robberies, Tomaszewski demanded money from the cash register. During the first robbery in June of 20
Hartford medical cannabis shop to re-open soon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A medical cannabis dispensary in Hartford is reopening. According to a news release from Unity Road Cannabis, the business is reopening after a temporary closure and transition period, and is now under new operational leadership. The dispensary says that it’s welcoming patients back with an e
Overcoming addiction with whole-person care and evidence-based therapies
This piece is sponsored by Avera Health. Helping people overcome addiction means helping them through what is perhaps the challenge of a lifetime. Now in its seventh year, the Avera Addiction Care Center in Sioux Falls has evolved yet still maintains its original cornerstones of respect, confidence and hope. “We...
Your guide to the At-Large A City Council run-off candidates
Simplified: James Oppenheimer and Vince Danh are both vying to represent Sioux Falls in the At-Large A seat on the City Council. The seat, vacated by former Councilor Sarah Cole and currently held by interim Councilor Vernon Brown, represents the entirety of Sioux Falls. Why it matters. Danh and Oppenheimer...
Sioux Falls outdoor pools closed due to weather Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Outdoor Pools will be closed on Wednesday because of cool temperatures and high winds. Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation posted on social media that the Sioux Falls outdoor pools will not be operating. Swim lessons will still be held, but students will not be getting in the water.
Henry Carlson to be acquired by one of nation’s largest construction firms
Longtime Sioux Falls-based family business Henry Carlson Construction is expected to be acquired by JE Dunn Construction, the nation’s eighth-largest general building contractor. The two companies have entered into a letter of intent and are working toward a transaction closing by July 31. “We have known and respected
Legislative changes, nonprofits and more | Today’s Stories | June 17
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Rural George man sentenced for shotgun threat
ROCK RAPIDS—A 58-year-old rural George man has been sentenced after threatening a George bar manager with a shotgun in December. The case against Craig Alan Geerdes started Friday, Dec. 29, when he entered the Last Call Saloon in George, where he was told to leave due to prior altercations.

















