SD Highway Patrol Hosts 14th Annual Awards Ceremony
Sioux Falls, S.D.- The South Dakota Highway Patrol is proud to announce Trooper Paige Zempel has been named the 2025 Trooper of the Year, and Inspector Aaron Kemnitz has been named the 2025 Motor Carrier Inspector of the Year. These honors are among the agency’s highest distinctions, recognizing exceptional service and
Experience community: Here’s your guide to 2026 small-town festivals
This piece is sponsored by the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. Now is the perfect time to explore everything Sioux Falls-area communities have to offer, starting with their signature summer events. Here’s your complete guide to this year’s festivals. Harrisburg Days, June 12-14 The biggest change this year for...
Sioux Falls Residents Use PawBoost To Locate Koko, The Missing Red-footed Tortoise
In Sioux Falls, a juvenile red-footed tortoise named Koko is missing from her home, and local pet lovers are using new tech to aid the search and hope for her return.
Two teens charged after stop by Larchwood
LARCHWOOD—Two teenagers were charged following a traffic stop about 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, near Larchwood. The charges against 18-year-old Kelvin Gene Cooper of Remsen and a 17-year-old juvenile stemmed from the stop of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup for a traffic violation on the 1500 mile of Highway 182, ab
GOP governor run-off; Rounds GOP Senate nominee; Storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at today’s top stories for KELOLAND On the Go. Early Wednesday morning and more than 100% of the precincts fully reporting, a run-off race for the GOP nominee for governor is set between Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden. As of 3:00 a.m., 100% of the state’s 686 […]
Temporary Exit Ramp Closures On Interstate 229 In Sioux Falls Starting June 11
Sioux Falls drivers, watch for ramp closures on Interstate 229 starting June 11 as maintenance work begins on two northbound exits, affecting routes for about eight days.
Family ties lead design, sales pro to career at employee-owned business
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Krista Hoines, a design and sales professional at Showplace Cabinetry. Job opportunities brought my husband and myself to Sioux Falls. We both grew up in Beresford together, attended college together in Brookings and moved to the Sioux Falls area for more job possibilities for both of us!
Best hand they ever drew — each other
Every Wednesday, somewhere in and around Flandreau, eight women gather around a kitchen or dining room table. The cards are shuffled. The stories begin. And part way through lunch is served. And for nearly 20 years now, that’s been a gift. At a time when conversations for many turn...
French-themed restaurant — also serving pizza — takes over Hello Hi kitchen
A chef with a decade of experience in Sioux Falls is starting his own restaurant, taking over the kitchen at The Hello Hi. Duy Pham opens Le Oui Oui – “it’s just a fun French saying” — today in the downtown cocktail lounge at 120 S. Phillips Ave.
Sioux Falls road construction projects to affect traffic within the city beginning Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced several road construction projects that will begin on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, and will impact travel in parts of the city. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speeds while traveling near the...

















