South Dakota Weather Alert: Snow Risk Rises in Sioux Falls for St. Patrick’s Day...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sioux Falls, South Dakota – A colder air mass settling over the Northern Plains ahead of St. Patrick’s Day could turn incoming storm systems into accumulating snow across parts of South Dakota between March...
Legislators Hit Pause On Cell Phone Restrictions In South Dakota Classrooms
With smartphones still in hand, South Dakota students breathe a sigh of relief as a controversial bill is set aside for now.
UPDATE: 26th Street standoff winding down
Update 1:20 p.m. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The heavy police presence in eastern Sioux Falls is winding down early Wednesday afternoon. KELOLAND News is on the scene and witnessed police escorting a suspect out of the apartment and into the back of a police car shortly after 1:00 p.m Police confirmed 26th Street has...
This year’s Colorectal Awareness Month finds Avera GI team in new space
This piece is sponsored by Avera Health. March is that time of year for reminders about colon health and the importance of getting screened for this type of cancer – screenings that can prevent the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. In fact, new data reveals that colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death...
Lawyer for social media lawsuit visits Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Social media companies are having to face a jury in Los Angeles. The lawsuit aims to hold those companies accountable for the alleged harmful effects they have on children. “It’s kind of like David and Goliath,” said Matthew Bergman, a lawyer in the case. “And it can be daunting. And […]
Sioux Falls Christian student gets the chance of a lifetime
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jere is a junior at Sioux Falls Christian and a Special Olympics Athlete. During the junior varsity game last Friday, he was working as the student manager for the Chargers. His coach called Jere’s name, giving him the chance to play in the...
Furniture Mission officially settled into new location
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A nonprofit that helps families in need get furniture and household items is giving us a look inside its new location. The Furniture Mission of South Dakota officially moved into the spot southeast of downtown in November. The organization had an open house Monday morning. Prior to moving...
The Best Foods to Keep at Home Before the Next Power Outage
Power outages in South Dakota can happen anytime. Stock shelf-stable foods like canned beans, peanut butter, whole grains, and fruit to stay prepared.
Avera Medical Minute: Treatment Success for Young Rectal Cancer Patient
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When one Avera patient noticed changes in his bowel habits, it would have been easy to ignore them. Instead, he made an appointment. That decision led to answers he never expected with a cancer diagnosis. Unusual symptoms are often your body’s way of signaling that something...
Sioux Falls man arrested pursuit at 90 mph
LARCHWOOD—A 41-year-old Sioux Falls, SD, man faces multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase Sunday morning, Feb. 22, near Larchwood. Michael John Theesfeld was arrested on Lyon County warrants about 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 2, at the Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls. His arrest stemmed...
