Building Latina leaders in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– It all started two years ago. Hispanic women from across the region came together with one main goal: to create a safe space for young Latinas to be able to achieve the American dream. “To me, the American dream is the liberty to pursue happiness. I mean, that’s in our Declaration […]
Someone You Should Know: Making her dream come true
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - “I’ve been working here at Fryn’ Pan since May 15th, 1994,” said Audra Tanner. That’s thirty-two years that Audra Tanner has been serving her customers. “Oh, I love my job. I love people. And one of my favorite...
September rain goes down in the history books
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The majority of KELOLAND is closing September out on a drier note after multiple rounds of measurable rainfall throughout the month. From September 1st through the 29th, 22 days have featured at least a trace of precipitation in Sioux Falls. This has added up to a rainfall total of nearly 5.8
Benedictions Given to an Ordinary Woman by Kristin Gedstad supporting Feeding SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Local author Kristin Gedstad was recently honored at the international Christian Writers Awards Ceremony in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gedstad joined Dakota News Now, along with Barb Scherschligt, to tell us more about her new book and some upcoming projects. “It came from a...
Brandon newspaper owner reacts to Argus Leader sale
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — A local newspaper publisher sees the sale of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader as a positive move for a print industry that’s struggled with rising production costs while trying to keep up with competition from online platforms. We learned this week that Lee Enterprises, the owner of the Rapid City
Dense fog sparks winter prediction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– It was a foggy start to the day in Southeastern South Dakota. KELOLAND Chief Photographer Kevin Kjergaard captured this video in Sioux Falls this morning. Cars seemed to appear, then disappear as they drove through the dense fog. This brings up something we’ve heard Meteorologist Scot Mundt ta
From Victim to Survivor: Mitchell Teen Speaks Out
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – One of the victims of a Mitchell man sentenced to 85 years in prison for rape is telling her story publicly for the first time. Eric Opperman was sentenced to 85 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of first-degree rape involving a child under 13. Now, […]
Sioux Falls man sentenced after police find meth during a traffic stop
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls man was sentenced for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute on Monday, September 28, 2026. Jason Pfuhl, 41, was sentenced to 7 years and 8 months in federal prison, 4 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Cr
Sioux Falls First Snowfall – When to Expect the White
Early November is when Sioux Falls usually gets its first taste of winter weather. But the city's history shows snow can arrive much earlier, including a freak October storm in 1999 that caught residents off guard.
Arrested for taking slot machine voucher
LARCHWOOD—A 55-year-old Sioux Falls, SD, woman was arrested Monday, Sept. 28, on third-degree theft for an incident three years ago at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort northwest of Larchwood. The arrest of Kimberly Kay Tietz stemmed from her taking a slot machine ticket-in, ticket-out voucher dropped by another...
