Unusual landspout formation spotted near Valley Springs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– A land spout was spotted south of Valley Springs on Wednesday. KELOLAND Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen explains how land spouts like this can occur. Borresen said a land spout is a member of the tornado family that doesn’t come from a supercell. “Supercells usually have that rotating updraft wh
Apartment of the Week: The Brett
This Apartment of the Week is sponsored by Cresten Properties. A popular apartment community filled with amenities has options for new residents in south Sioux Falls. You’ll find The Brett in the area of 85th Street and Louise Avenue at 7700 S. Brett Ave. “One of the biggest pieces...
Small-town family grateful for Sanford Health’s connected rural health care
This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. When Johanna Unzen was about 12 weeks’ pregnant, she found out she was having twins. “Twins run in my family,” Unzen said. “So I was not surprised but shocked. We have two children, and now we’re going to have two more!”
Kernels, Area Athletes Enter State Track Meet at Howard Wood Field
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota track and field state championships run May 28-30 at Howard Wood Field, bringing together the state’s top performers in Class AA, A and B for three days of competition in sprints, distance events, relays and field events. While powerhouse programs across...
Minnesota Avenue construction crews digging, blasting, and paving
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– There’s visible progress on a major street construction project in Sioux Falls. Tuesday, workers started laying down the first of the new concrete on Minnesota Avenue. Crews began digging up Minnesota Avenue by the county administration building on March 9th. Traffic has been reduced...
Another hot day with pop-up showers and storms possible
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - We have another hot and mainly sunny day ahead! Today’s forecast will once again feature high temperatures in the upper 80s to 90s across much of the area. Make sure you’re staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks while spending time outdoors today! We’ll have another chance for
Someone You Should Know: Pediatric companion changes career paths
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Alec Faiman is walking down a different path in life than originally planned when he started college at USD. “So originally I was going to be an English professor. So that involves a lot of school. You have to get a PhD in English. So I got a bachelor’s in English, I got a master’s
Stamp Out Hunger drive provides more than 54,000 meals across South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Thousands of pounds of food collected during this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive will help provide more than 54,000 meals to South Dakotans facing food insecurity, according to Feeding South Dakota. The annual drive, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, was...
New jail unit occupied ahead of schedule
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A new unit at the Minnehaha County jail is housing inmates ahead of schedule, according to Sheriff Mike Milstead. Milstead said the move was an emergency step. The original plans for Unit Control 3 here at the Minnehaha County Jail were for it...
Sioux Falls 5th grader competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee
A 5th grade student from Challenge Center Elementary School in Sioux Falls competes this week in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington. Oscar Quezada won the 2026 South Dakota State Spelling Bee on Feb. 7 in the 19th round after correctly spelling “arrearage.”. For the second year, South...

















