One seriously injured in three vehicle crash north of Sioux Falls early Monday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One person was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash six miles north of Sioux Falls early Monday, January 26. A 2018 Buick Enclave driver was heading south on SD Highway 115 near mile marker 95 when they began drifting over the center line.
Chick N Max closes at Lake Lorraine
Chicken restaurant chain Chick N Max is ending its franchise model, prompting the closure of the Sioux Falls restaurant at Lake Lorraine. The location at 2201 S. Lorraine Place opened in 2023. The local owners “ultimately became the last remaining franchisee after the franchisor folded, and without the economies of...
South Dakota Weather Alert Today: −30° Wind Chills Hammer Sioux Falls This Morning, Slow...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Dakota wakes under a pale winter sky as engines strain, breath crystallizes, and the cold feels instantly punishing. Even brief exposure stings. South Dakota remains under an intense Winter Weather...
First Lutheran Church stays with ELCA after vote
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Following a congregational vote held at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, the results concluded that First Lutheran Church will not terminate its affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls said the vote failed by seven votes....
FIRST LEGO League State Championship hosted in Sioux Falls
A building competition took place in Sioux Falls on Saturday, bringing in 20 teams from all over the state for the FIRST LEGO League State Championship.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responds to structure fire at East 16th Street
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue says no one was hurt following a structure fire Friday evening on East 16th Street.
250 in SF gather to honor man killed by ICE in MN
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Saturday morning, 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. In the wake of the shooting, Minnesota and federal government leaders are speaking out about the situation. Secretary of Homeland Security Krisit Noem claims Pretti was perpetuating violence, and...
12 Bookstores Across South Dakota That Feel More Special Than Expected
South Dakota’s vast plains and small towns hide charming bookstores that surprise visitors with their character, collections, and community feel. Beyond the usual shopping stops, these shops offer carefully curated shelves, cozy browsing nooks, and friendly conversations that make book lovers linger longer. In a...
Dells Theatre debuts new laser projector
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (KELO) — A new addition to the Dells Theatre gave moviegoers a reason to escape Friday’s frost and warm up inside. On Wednesday, the Dells Theatre staff were able to install a new laser projector. The upgraded equipment doesn’t use a bulb, uses less electricity, and is more efficient. “The original...
Call to Freedom and Oh My Cupcakes working together to ignite freedom
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Becky Rasmussen with Call to Freedom and Melissa Johnson with Oh My Cupcakes! joined Dakota News Now to tell us more about Igniting Freedom. “We have collaborated with some amazing community partners, including Melissa...

















