Living history: memorial honors history and USS South Dakota returning home
The USS South Dakota has returned from deployment this week and is back in the state of Connecticut at Naval Submarine Base New London. The end of a six-month deployment means the crew of 130 sailors could reunite with their families.
Former Sioux Falls mayor Knobe: Smithfield’s relocation could create a beautiful space for all...
Here is my 23 cents worth on what should happen with the soon-to-be-vacant Smithfield property in central Sioux Falls. When done right this area will become extremely livable, popular and a national attraction showing how to do urban development right. Everything built there should be built with sustainability...
Sioux Falls Restaurant Could Be Chosen As Site for New Movie
When Hollywood comes calling, it could change the rest of your life. Now, a Sioux Falls restaurant has a chance to be on the big screen. Owners of Tarquin Argentinian Restaurant confirmed last week that they have been contacted by a movie producer. This is the big time!. In a...
Brandon Valley wrestlers with lots of success in Region 2A boy’s wrestling tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Before state wrestling gets going in Sioux Falls next weekend, Region 2A wrestling in Harrisburg on Friday night. Starting at 106 pounds, it was Vermillion’s Parker Wingen winning the championship with a 9-0 major decision. To 113 pounds, Brandon Valley freshman Isaac...
Guests pour into Sioux Empire On Tap
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Going on at the Sioux Falls Convention Center was an event that brought in people from all over to Sioux Falls to enjoy craft beer. Sioux Empire On Tap returned with breweries and brands from all across the country. It’s a great opportunity...
Watertown, Canton win region wrestling championships
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school wrestling region tournaments concluded Saturday across the state. Watertown won Region 1A behind five first-place finishers. Pierre claimed first in Region 3A with four wrestlers in each of first, second and third. Sturgis rolled to the Region 4A titles with 12 first-place...
AG Jackley honors newest cohort of Sioux Falls Law Enforcement Training graduates
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley offered his congratulations to the 19 recruits who graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Program on Thursday. “The Sioux Falls Academy is successful because of the partnership between the Attorney General’s Office, the Sioux Falls...
SF residents share thoughts on Smithfield’s relocation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The news of Smithfield Foods moving from its downtown Sioux Falls location to the northwest edge of the city impacts many, including its employees, pork producers and more, but KELOLAND News also wanted to hear perspectives from Sioux Falls residents. Smithfield has long overlooked Falls...
False bomb threat phoned in for USD campus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The University of South Dakota responded to a bomb threat Saturday evening. USD was informed of a bomb threat phoned in to the Clay Area Emergency Services Communication Center (911). Upon receiving the threat, USD established emergency response protocols, coordinating with the Vermillion...
Jodi’s Journal: Smithfield story sets stage for Sioux Falls’ future
It was a coincidence on the calendar — but in retrospect, an entirely symbolic setting for the biggest business story I’ve witnessed in Sioux Falls. On Presidents Day at The Steel District in downtown Sioux Falls, our community learned of Smithfield Foods’ decision to build the industry’s most modern pork plant in...

















