Johnson looks to return a long-time event back to the capital city area
Should he be elected governor, Dusty Johnson is promising to bring a long-standing tradition back to Pierre and Fort Pierre. In 2019, former Governor Kristi Noem announced she’d be moving the Governor’s Hunt from Pierre to Sioux Falls in 2020 and rebranding the event as the Governor’s Hunt and Sportsmen’s Showcase.
A weekend of remembrance at the campground
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — Memorial Day is typically a busy time for campgrounds, and the sites at Palisades State Park near Garretson are no exception. It’s a rainy and windy Friday morning at Palisades State Park. Despite the conditions, there were still a few people out and about, including Scott Grosch, who made the
David Gravel Breaks Down His Up And Down 5th Place Finish At Jacksonville
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series points leader David Gravel started off the night at Jacksonville Speedway very strong, but during the feature he had an up-and-down race, but was eventually able to salvage to a fifth place finish. Gravel recapped the night saying, “Started off great, going quick time,...
Sioux Falls woman raises concerns over investigation timelines
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls woman said she feels like she’s falling through the cracks after being physically attacked last August. She claims that trying to connect with victim’s services, investigators, and prosecutors is part of her weekly routine. What was planned to...
SOS seeks to clarify federal-only absentee ballots
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Absentee ballot applications have prompted the South Dakota Secretary of State to send a news release about state law 12-4-1.3. The release specifically mentions “the auditor in Minnehaha County.”. Voters must submit an application to the county auditor to request an absentee ballot....
Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson: ‘I feel like I’m being targeted’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson and Secretary of State Monae Johnson are butting heads over the narrative around federal-only ballots. Johnson had sent a statement out clarifying her office’s stance on the issue. “Yeah, I feel like I’m being targeted just a...
Heirloom Creations settles into new location with expanded offerings
Heirloom Creations will begin its 37th year in business with a weeklong celebration at its new location. Cleo Snuggerud opened the needlepoint and quilt store on June 1, 1989, and soon was joined by her husband, Gary. “Cleo started it as a needlepoint store and quilt store back when quilt...
Bison kills 70-year-old woman in Custer State Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 70-year-old hiker has died after being struck by a bull bison on a popular hiking trail in Custer State Park on Monday. According to the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department, the woman was with her husband when they encountered a group of bull bison while hiking the […]
Branch, leaf drop sites to close Sunday in SF
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The leaf and branch drop sites in Sioux Falls will close this Sunday. The sites are located on North Lyon Boulevard near the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and on Chambers Street near the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Both drop sites are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday […
Longtime Dell Rapids school bus driver retires
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO) — A longtime South Dakota school bus driver dropped off the last of her students on this final day of school. Kate Hansen is retiring after driving a bus for the Dell Rapids School District for more than half-a century. It’s been a bittersweet last day on the job for Kate […]
