Arizona man sentenced to 30 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl, meth into Sioux...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Glendale, Arizona, man will spend 30 years in federal prison after trafficking fentanyl and more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine into the Sioux Falls area. John Roth, 58, was indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance in October 2025...
Cancer survivor reflects on how blood donations saved his life
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When someone donates blood, they often don’t meet the person who benefits from it, but for Jude Kelly, those donations are part of a story that started when he was just a kid playing soccer. After sudden, severe pain in his leg,...
Stuff to do: Sept. 30-Oct. 6
Pizza be with you.* Join Shepherd's Table on Oct. 2 at the Good Earth Farm near Lennox for pizza, community and live music. The inaugural "Pizza be with you" fundraiser will support the ministry of building longer tables so all might find a place to belong. Learn more and snag your tickets here.
Showcase of Remodeled Homes offers free look at what’s possible indoors, outdoors
This piece is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire. For homeowners who love where they live but are starting to imagine what could be next, this year’s Showcase of Remodeled Homes offers a weekend full of ideas. Hosted by the Home Builders Association of the...
Steinberg’s Furniture closing Wednesday
A furniture store that's been a part of central Sioux Falls for over two decades is closing this week -- two years after the owners announced their retirement.
Mortgage banker details ‘endless list’ of reasons to grow career, life in Sioux Falls
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Isabella Barbee, a mortgage banker at Plains Commerce Bank. I was born and raised between Sioux Falls and Hartford, South Dakota. While earning my business degree from the University of South Dakota, I had the opportunity to finish my education in Arizona, California and Hawaii — an experien
Shrine Fezt featuring Undercover happening October 3
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This year’s Shrine Fezt is taking place this Saturday, October 3, and performing for their 20th anniversary is the Sioux Falls-based band Undercover!. Randy with the El Riad Shrine and Undercover members Bart and Andy joined Dakota News Now to tell us...
‘Thrift or Treat’ crawl grows to 15 stores across South Dakota, Minnesota
Organizers said the goal is not to visit every location, but to encourage people to explore secondhand shops and spend money locally.
A Founder Invested in the Dakotas: Paulson’s Hall of Fame honor reflects larger commitment
This piece is sponsored by MarketBeat. Matt Paulson could have started MarketBeat anywhere. But he chose South Dakota. Today, MarketBeat has more than 5 million subscribers nationwide and expects to generate $65 million in revenue this year. It reaches retail investors through its website, email, SMS and YouTube platfo
Estate along Minnesota Avenue tops sales report at $6M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of Sept. 7 was $6 million for an estate along South Minnesota Avenue. The two-story house was built in 1922 and sits on 3 acres. The home’s 7,000 square feet has been remodeled over the years and has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. A detached four-stall garage was built
