Beef boosters: Young people needed to keep cattle industry vibrant
SIOUX FALLS — In 2024, Aberdeen’s DemKota beef processing plant bought cattle from 400 producers. This year, they bought from 300. “That wasn’t because we chose to,” CEO Adam Bode told the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary Club on Monday. It’s because the producers aren’t there any longer. Raising or feeding cattle is “a...
Delayed Snow Plowing in Zone 3: Residents Express Concern and Frustration
In Zone 3, the central east area, residents are accustomed to having their roads plowed no later than mid-afternoon, regardless of the amount of snowfall. However, this time around, the plowing schedule seems to have been delayed significantly. The map that usually updates the plowing status hasn't been refreshed,...
Minnehaha County serves as police in 8 cities
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Eight cities in Minnehaha County don’t need to fund their own police departments because the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office provides that service. Hartford Mayor Arden Jones said that when the $234,000 for law enforcement coverage is examined in the budget, it’s a noticeable amount. But...
Empire Mall reports positive Black Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After one of the biggest shopping events of the year, the Empire Mall is reporting a successful weekend of sales. “We believe we had a very successful Black Friday, our retailers reported both positive traffic and sales,” Molly Brown-Larson, director of marketing at the Empire Mall said....
Automatic license plate readers being used by some South Dakota police departments
MADISON, S.D. – Several South Dakota police departments, including Sioux Falls and Madison, are using Flock Safety automatic license plate readers for surveillance purposes with the goal of cutting back […]
SD Department of Corrections announces high-risk offender release
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Corrections is warning the public about the pending release of a prison offender. Richie Desersa, 31, is scheduled to be released from prison to suspended sentence supervision on December 3, 2025. He was convicted of third-degree burglary in...
Meet a Rescue Monday: Storm
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The star of this week’s Meet a Rescue Monday is Storm from B Squad Dog Rescue!. Storm is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever Poodle mix. She is house-trained and also knows commands like sit, lay, shake, and spin. Storm is a lover, but...
What are your preferred snacks to enjoy with tea?
In a recent discussion on Reddit, a user shared their experience of drinking tea on an empty stomach. Despite previous warnings, they decided to try it out, resulting in an unpleasant experience. They enjoyed a session of 16-year aged pu'er tea, which initially gave them a pleasant tea high. However, this was...
Owning Your Outdoors: Caring for Christmas Trees and Poinsettias
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This week on Owning Your Outdoors, Doug Shroeder of Lewis Drug and Lexie are talking about how to keep indoor plants and Christmas trees happy!. Doug and Lexi discuss tips and tricks for caring for fresh-cut Christmas Trees and poinsettias!. View Doug and...
‘Energizing Tomorrow’ Growth Summit to cover data centers, energy options, economic development
This piece is sponsored by Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. There’s still time to sign up for a day filled with insight on energy and economic development — including opportunities with data centers, nuclear energy and renewables. The annual Sioux Metro Growth Alliance Growth Summit will center around the...

















