Photographer who chronicled Sioux Falls history dies at 99
Bottles of Grain Belt sat atop the bar at Minervas late Wednesday afternoon, but the man who usually ordered that particular brand of beer wasn’t there. Instead, member of the Wednesday Study Group had ordered the Grain Belt in tribute to Bill Pay, a Sioux Falls photographer and historian who died Tuesday at the age...
Avera Medical Minute: After a Colonoscopy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - You’ve scheduled your colonoscopy, and you’re ready to do the prep work, but what comes after the procedure?. A colonoscopy can help detect colon cancer early, making it potentially lifesaving. In this Avera Medical Minute, Avera gastroenterologist Nicholas Daane explains what...
Someone You Should Know: A life of service and volunteering
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Ed Hruska takes pride in his service to the country. “I served six years of active duty in the Air Force. And fifteen years in the Army. Be proud to be an American. Be proud to be a veteran if you are one,” said Ed.
Smithfield opposition small minority, Lt. Gov. says
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The planned Smithfield project and the voiced opposition to it were a question at Gov. Larry Rhoden’s news conference Thursday morning. Rhoden said he’s not had any conversations with Smithfield about opposition. “Nothing’s hit my radar as far as any concerns that are going to be a major...
Semis blown over in southeastern KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Strong winds are causing problems on area highways, with multiple semis tipping over. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Interstate 29 southbound was temporarily closed near mile marker 207, and U.S. 281 was also shut down after separate incidents involving semis. Officials are...
Tree damage after strong winds in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Parts of Sioux Falls are cleaning up after Thursday night’s strong winds. KELOLAND Chief Photographer Kevin Kjergaard captured this photo from the area of 6th St. and Cliff Ave. You can see that a tree was split and some branches were on the ground.
North Dakota Weather Alert: Bismarck, Fargo See 70°F Spring Warmth as Western Heat Wave...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bismarck, North Dakota – Temperatures across the Dakotas could climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday afternoon, signaling a noticeable warmup as a broad western heat surge expands into portions...
Lawsuit filed over states requesting SNAP waivers
As the governor recently signed HB 1056 into law, lawsuits have been filed in other states over similar changes and the responsibility placed on local retailers to implement the change.
Homelessness In Sioux Falls Down For The First Time In Years
A new report reveals a decline in homelessness in Sioux Falls, marking a hopeful trend in the community. Let's unpack what this means for our city.
South Dakota Weather Alert: 22 Inches of Snow and 50 MPH Winds Could Shut...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Travel across eastern South Dakota could become nearly impossible by early Sunday as a powerful winter storm drops more than a foot of snow and unleashes winds strong enough to...

















