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Police Chief Thum encourages mentoring the youth

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Chief of Police wants your help. Jon Thum has long maintained that stopping crime in the city starts with kids. He believes that mentoring can go a long way in reducing the number of young people who turn to drugs and crime. And that’s why he is […]
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The Zip refused to completely tip 20 years ago

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — 20 years ago Wednesday, the Zip Feed Tower in Downtown Sioux Falls was supposed to be demolished, but that didn’t happen as it was planned. First, there was a boom. Then, laughter. The attempted implosion of the Zip Feed Mill on December 3, 2005 didn’t go exactly as planned. Mike […]
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Cliff Avenue I-229 Southbound Ramps Reopening Soon: What Sioux Falls Drivers Need to Know

The South Dakota Department of Transportation announced that the southbound on- and off-ramps at Cliff Avenue (exit 4) on Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls will reopen to traffic on Friday, December 5, 2025. The southbound on-ramp will be accessible only from southbound Cliff Avenue. The off-ramp will provide access to...
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Flexible finishes, improved layout transform space from traditional bank to modern branch

This piece is sponsored by Interstate Office Products. After more than 20 years, the business of community banking has evolved, and Frontier Bank was ready to refresh with the times. The location at 3501 W. 57th St. which opened in 2004, was situated on the outskirts of Sioux Falls at...
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SFPD looking to hire forensic specialist

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the city of Sioux Falls and its surrounding areas grow each year, so does the police department. “The expansion of services as the city continues to grow, it doesn’t just touch one area of our department,” said Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum. “It touches every area of our […]
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Conductor keeps rail traffic moving at Ellis & Eastern

This piece is sponsored by Knife River South Dakota. When most people think train conductors, they think about someone in a suit, collecting tickets and giving the traditional “all aboard!” call to let passengers know the train is about to depart. While that depiction might be true in...
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Welcome Veda Lennae to the Dakota News Now family!

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Exciting news from the Dakota News Now family - Digital Producer and Evening Anchor Donovan Minor and his wife, Shawna, have welcomed their new baby girl!. This is Veda Lennae. She arrived early this morning weighing 4 pounds, 9 ounces. Both mom and...
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Schulte Subaru donates car to St. Francis House

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – This Giving Tuesday, a local business is giving to a local non-profit. Schulte Subaru donated this Subaru Outback to the St. Francis House. KELOLAND News was there as they handed over the keys to the car. Executive Director of the St. Francis House Julie Becker talked about what this means...
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14-year-old killed in Saturday morning accident in Lincoln County

One person died in a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning (Nov. 29, 2025, at 12:30am) one mile southeast of Hudson, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates 18 year old Teague Jacob Rus from Rock Valley, IA, the driver of a 2011 Ford F-250, was traveling northbound on 488th Avenue near 294th Street pulling...
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Man arrested in connection to over 20-year cold case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An arrest has been made in connection to a cold case that has gone unsolved for over 20 years. Steven Ulrich, 69, is charged with first-degree murder and, alternatively, second-degree murder of Beverly Ulrich. He’s being held at the Meade County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond.

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