Sioux Falls road construction projects to affect traffic within the city (August 24-25)
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls has announced road construction projects that will impact parts of the city beginning on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speeds while traveling near the construction area and may...
‘Step Big Walk’ raising funds to help fight Parkinson’s disease
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Events all across the state on Saturday were held to fight Parkinson’s disease and help local efforts right here in South Dakota. The “Step Big Walk for Parkinson’s” is put on by the South Dakota Parkinson’s Foundation, with events in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Brookings, Watertown,
SF Area Humane Society over max capacity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society says it is past its max capacity. The shelter says it recently brought in a large intake of animals. Before that, its dog and cat kennels were already full. Some of the new animals will need medical care and behavioral support. Right now, the […]
DeFlock Dakota holds first Sioux Falls meeting; speaks against ALPRs
DeFlock Dakota, a subgroup of DeFlock dedicated to teaching folks about Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, held its first presentation in Sioux Falls on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Siouxland Downtown Library. Jordan Deffenbaugh, a “concerned citizen” who is not a member of DeFlock Dakota, served as the keynote
Saturday Boredom Busters: August 22
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Head to downtown Sioux Falls for an end of summer block party. Hungry Hearts will host a backpack, school supply and shoe giveaway. There will also be a rock wall, dunk tank, and live DJ. It goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Avera […]
Action taken on Rosebud Sioux Land lease renewal following investigation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -A Rosebud Sioux Tribe couple struggling to renew a generational land lease is finally seeing action following a Dakota News Now investigation and their own persistence. Last May, John Spotted Tail and his wife, Tamara Stands and Looks Back-Spotted Tail, were left wondering if...
New deals, vacant space, shifting market for liquor define current restaurant market
The day the former Railbirds Sports Bar went on the market, Ryan Tysdal reached out to the eventual new tenant. Less than four months later, the space at 2310 S. Marion Road is set to become Santo Tequila, a concept from prolific restaurateur Reyes Aranda. Aranda, who also owns La...
A back to school bash for families in need
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A local nonprofit created to keep kids fed is hosting an end-of-summer party in downtown Sioux Falls. Hungry Hearts was created to assist families that don’t qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches. “Our main focus is making sure they get a hot...
Data center regulations, discussed in Minnehaha Co.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Data centers have had the attention of people across the country, including county and city governments here in KELOLAND. Here’s information on the pros and cons of data centers, as well as what to know about a set of regulations that will be considered in Minnehaha County. During this year’s
Aberdeen crash; Camp Leif Ericson; 80’s
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories for KELOLAND On the Go. Travis Schaunaman and two of his children were in the crash. His 8-year-old child died at the scene, the sheriff’s office said. The other child, 10, has minor injuries, according to a news release from the sheriff’s […]
