Sioux Falls building activity shows strong start
Sioux Falls didn’t set a construction record like it did last January but is off to a solid start for the year. New building permits totaled $49.1 million in January, compared with $102.5 million last year and $36 million two years ago. Last January’s record total was bolstered by a $31.6 million permit for Avera...
Big Sioux Burger rebrands as Big Sioux Diner & Dive
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Big Sioux Burger has officially rebranded as Big Sioux Diner & Dive, reflecting its expanded menu and focus on classic, chef-driven food. “As we’ve introduced more guests to this restaurant, it became clear they love the burgers, but they also are huge fans of our breakfast and...
Jacobson Plaza Has Gone to the Dogs With ‘Doggie Date Night’
Picture this: a Doggie Date Night, featuring a doggie treat bar, mocktails for pups, and memories that will last a lifetime. Sound like a perfect night out, for you and your canine?
Smithfield to merge with Nathan’s Famous
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An international business whose primary focus in Sioux Falls is pork will merge with a food company known for its beef hot dogs. Smithfield Foods, based in the U.S. in Virginia, recently announced it had reached an agreement to merge with Nathan’s Famous Inc. A news release said Smithfield...
People Drive From All Over South Dakota To Eat At This Legendary Restaurant
There’s something magical about discovering a restaurant so good that you’d happily drive hours just for a meal, and Tinners Public House North in Sioux Falls is exactly that kind of culinary treasure. In the land of endless horizons and prairie winds, this unassuming establishment has become a...
Masked Robbers Shot Sioux Falls Man Outside Convenience Store.
A brazen robbery at a Sioux Falls convenience store turned violent Saturday night when three masked suspects shot a man who pursued them after they stole alcohol.
Parents charged with abuse in 10-year-old’s runaway case
The parents of a 10-year-old boy, who was missing for nearly 24 hours in Sioux Falls on Jan. 22, have been charged with child abuse. According to Minnehaha County court documents released Jan. 30, 30-year-old Juan Barragan and his partner, 43-year-old Angela Franco, were each arrested Jan. 29 for the abuse or cruelty...
Fun & Friends Winter Ball returns following success of 2025 event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Fun & Friends brought back its Winter Ball for teens and Adults after a successful first event in 2025. The event, put on for those who are part of the disability community in the area, offered music, refreshments, photo opportunities, and more. The...
Habitat for Humanity leads nation in subdivision efforts
Shooting high to keep home prices low: Org shifts from single homes to larger projects in Sioux Falls and Rapid City at prices young families can afford. Effort could expand to Aberdeen, Brookings, Fort Thompson, Huron, Mitchell, Yankton and Watertown.
South Dakota Weather Update: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Sioux...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pierre, South Dakota – Winter may not be done shaping conditions across South Dakota, as Groundhog Day tradition and seasonal climate outlooks both suggest a slower transition toward spring. Punxsutawney...
