Former vice presidential candidate calls Noem ‘antithesis of the South Dakota I know’
SIOUX FALLS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz regaled about a thousand people at a South Dakota Democratic Party fundraiser Saturday night with jabs at the state’s former and current governors, advice for winning back rural voters and blue collar workers, and pride in liberal ideals. The 2024 Democratic vice presidential...
How six years of Barre3 has brought me balance, resilience
This is a paid piece from Barre3 Sioux Falls. Simplified: Hey! Megan here. It’s not often I insert myself into a story, but Barre3 has been such a big part of my life over the last six years that I can’t help but share my own personal experience of finding balance, resilience and community through intentional...
How Encompass breaks down barriers to support kids’ mental health
This is a paid piece from Encompass Mental Health, LLC. Simplified: Encompass Mental Health meets kids where they are – and not just emotionally. Therapists work to reduce barriers to mental health treatment with play therapy, in-daycare visits and the support of a nonprofit arm to make sure finances don't get in the...
Sioux Falls Councilor Questions No-Bid Ambulance Contract
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A no-bid contract for ambulance service in Sioux Falls is being called into question. City Councilor Curt Soehl says the ambulance contract has historically been competitive. He was reportedly surprised when City Health Director Joe Kippley announced plans to award the contract to the...
Community supports SF businesses recently broken into
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Two local businesses that were recently broken into are finding a way to move forward. About two weeks ago someone broke into In Flower and Daylily Coffee on East 8th Street. The two businesses share one building and say the incident cost them thousands of dollars in damages. “They broke […]
Navigating a music-filled weekend in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls will be buzzing with live music this weekend. Levitt at the Falls is welcoming a popular act for two nights in a row. Brule attracted about 10,000 fans the last time it played at the Levitt. This time around the Native American music group will play Friday and […]
School funding & property taxes at heart of opt-out battle
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A group is collecting signatures to put the Sioux Falls School District’s latest $2.1 million opt-out on the ballot. For years, the district has opted out of the state property tax freeze to increase funding for public education. Several days a week from 11 to 1:00, a small group of […]
Cat play rooms being added to Sioux Falls Area Humane Society
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you visit the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, you’d expect to hear some barking and meowing, but there’s another noise going on this week: construction tools. Some new improvements will help out the 5,000 cats that are housed and adopted...
New Cameras Aim To Curb Vehicle Theft Around Sioux Falls
God forbid your vehicle should ever be stolen, but if someday it is, the chances of it being recovered here in the Sioux Falls area are about to increase. Minnehaha County is currently installing License Plate Reader Cameras on streets and highways throughout the area, including Sioux Falls. As Sioux...
Win Tickets To See Music Legend Burton Cummings
Burton Cummings continues to be a voice that transcends generations. He is a living legend. First coming to public acclaim in the 1960s and 70's as the lead singer and songwriter for rockers The Guess Who. They had a string of international hits, including American Woman, These Eyes, Star Baby,...
