New Year’s vintage TV watch party
VALLEY SPRINGS, SD (KELO) — New Year’s Eve revelry has carried over into New Year’s Day in KELOLAND. Only the people partying in Valley Springs Thursday weren’t so much looking ahead to 2026, but rather, they were focused on decades past. Jerry Merkouris’ Valley Springs man cave is a TV viewer’s delight. A dozen sets...
Looking back at 2025; looking ahead to 2026
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Optimism abounds whenever we turn the calendar page on a new year. And the arrival of 2026 is accompanied by plenty of good thoughts about what’s in store for the year ahead. We’re sampling some local predictions and resolutions. The holiday brunch crowd at Josiah’s in downtown Sioux Falls...
Baby girl one of the last 2025 babies born at Sanford
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — At Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, one of the last babies born in 2025 arrived last night, just a few hours before the new year. Tyler & Ireland Allen welcomed their first baby, a girl named Reece, who weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces. “Really, we didn’t know if it would […]
Watertown, Aberdeen Central wrestlers return from break with strong showings
SIOUX FALLS — Watertown High School's wrestling teams returned from Christmas break with strong performances Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 in the Floyd Farrand Invitational wrestling tournaments hosted by Sioux Falls Lincoln. Here's more on the tourneys and other recent area high school wrestling highlights . OTHER AREA SPORTS...
Historical Weather Patterns For New Year’s Day In Sioux Falls
As the New Year settles in, the temperatures in Sioux Falls can swing wildly—just look at the records from years gone by.
Aberdeen fires, vehicle thefts, burger battles
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s everything you need to know about today’s top stories and weather for the first day of 2026 with KELOLAND On The Go. A third fire within one week has been reported in the city of Aberdeen. A little before 2pm Wednesday, crews were called to an apartment fire in the southeastern part...
Sioux Falls man accused of assaulting officer with knife during traffic stop, charged with...
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A Sioux Falls man is facing multiple charges after police say he pulled a knife and threatened an officer during a traffic stop tied to suspected impaired driving. Rudolph Gabe Jr., 42, was arrested following a stop that began around 4:20 p.m. Monday, Dec....
Food trucks and the Burger Battle
The start of a new year also means the start of the burger battle for Downtown Sioux Falls. This year there's a record 50 burgers on the list to try, including some from area food trucks.
8 Unassuming Restaurants In South Dakota With Outrageously Delicious Burgers
Searching for incredible burger spots in South Dakota that fly under the radar?. These 8 unassuming restaurants serve up outrageously delicious patties that will blow your mind!. 1. Murph’s Burgers & Fries (Sioux Falls) This modest spot in a Sioux Falls strip mall doesn’t scream “amazing burgers” from the...
An Urban Affair // Monick Yards
Monick Yards opened in 2023 with the vision of bringing a modern-industrial venue to downtown Sioux Falls. “We transformed a former industrial building into an elevated space designed for connection, celebration, and creativity,” said event manager Claire Litzen. “Every detail was thoughtfully considered, resulting...

















