Sioux Falls SD

What’s being called the largest public demonstration in American history will occur on Saturday, March 28. Never has a public protest been more timely or more needed, including here in South Dakota. Sen. John Thune, who presides as majority leader in the U.S. Senate, has done little to nothing to rein in the...

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BROOKINGS COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA — The discovery of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel’s body more than 50 miles from her Sioux Falls home has drawn the attention of federal authorities, online investigators and national media as law enforcement continues to release limited details about the case. McKenna was found dead...

This piece is sponsored by Pomegranate Market. By 7 a.m., Natalie McFarland typically is already at work, overseeing the grocery section at the downtown Pomegranate Market store at Cherapa Place. An hour later, her husband, Matt, has dropped off their daughter at school and is ready to begin his own...

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — A memorial stands at a bridge with the initials “MW” engraved at the top of a cross amidst flowers on 214th Street in rural Brookings County. State’s Attorney Dan Nelson says the search in the county for 14-year-old McKenna Wendel of Sioux Falls began on the night of March 18. “It was […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Monday, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken delivered his final State of the City address, calling on his successor to trust city employees and set high expectations. Sioux Falls continues to grow at an extraordinary rate, and the mayoral candidates who spoke with...

ROCK RAPIDS—A 42-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested about 6:35 a.m. Monday, March 16, on Lyon County warrants for second-offense possession of a controlled substance — marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to affix a drug stamp. The arrest of Christopher Lee Cuff stemmed from a search...

This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Dale Rollag had always encouraged his daughters to be problem-solvers, so when Angel Rollag Bonacker and Amanda Rollag thought there must be a better way to do something, they went ahead with the search for a solution. When their father began his recovery...

A 46-year old Sioux Falls is convicted and sentenced in Brookings County Court for his 7th DUI in 25 years. Wilson Jason Big Crow was convicted by a jury in Brookings County Court on Feb. 19 on a charge of 7th offense driving under the influence and a charge of driving with a revoked license. Circuit Court Judge...