Experts say ‘bottom line, too early’ for Sioux Falls’ data center
South Dakota currently lacks the energy capacity needed to support a hyperscale data center, according to panelists at a recent community forum in Sioux Falls. The issue was discussed on Monday, March 9, during the Downtown Rotary Club meeting as part of an overall hyperscale data center dialogue, titled “Courageous...
Storm Center PM Update: Windy Thursday; Watching the weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Last night’s snow, while it didn’t accumulate all that much, was still quite the nuisance in the morning…as the commute was rather icy at times. Thankfully, a mid-March sun angle and milder temperatures help melt it away quickly. We’ll stay pretty quiet as we head through the rest of the […]
City ‘cornerstone’ of public works retires with decades-long legacy of transportation projects
Building the first new interchange in 15 years close to the confluence of two interstates brings its share of complexity. At one point, Sioux Falls public works director Mark Cotter checked in with engineering programming manager Shannon Ausen on how plans for the new interchange at 85th Street at Interstate 29 were...
Smithfield VP says Sioux Falls move can’t happen without TIF
A tax increment finance petition for a longtime economic anchor in Sioux Falls is moving to a second and potentially final vote. Sioux Falls City Council unanimously passed its initial vote to advance a $90 million tax incentive for Smithfield Package Meat Corporation, which seeks to deconstruct its Falls Park-area...
8 Restaurant and Retail Chains Closing Doors in South Dakota: April 2026
Perhaps the most visible sign of the 2026 shift is occurring in South Dakota's premier shopping centers. The mid-market apparel sector is seeing a significant retreat as consumers pivot toward either extreme discount or high-end luxury. Francesca’s: The trendy women’s boutique, a mainstay for nearly 25 years, has...
Historic Sioux Falls Dive Bar Closing Doors By December 31st
The bar has been part of the neighborhood since 1954
Calling All Musicians! Sioux Falls Steel District Wants You
It's a great opportunity to show off your talents in front of your Sioux Falls neighbors and visitors
House near golf course tops sales report at $935,000
The most expensive residential sale for the week of Feb. 16 was $$935,000 for a house near Bakker Crossing Golf Course. The 4,700-square-foot ranch walkout was built in 2007 in the Bakker Crossing neighborhood south of Sioux Falls. The house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Our weekly feature sorts...
Smudge Studios offering hands-on pottery classes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Smudge Studios is offering hands-on pottery classes!. Baylee made a trip to Smudge Studios to get her hands dirty on the pottery wheel and show us how it’s done!. Smudge Studios offers ‘Clay Dates’, private wheel throwing lessons, private parties, and much...
Dell Rapids School District announces new Superintendent
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Dell Rapids School District has announced the appointment of Joel Bailey as the district’s next Superintendent. Bailey comes from the Platee-Geddes School District and will officially begin the position on July 1. In a statement on their website, the Dell Rapids...

















