The growth of northeast Sioux Falls
It seems like everywhere you go in Sioux Falls there's new development happening, and that's especially true in the northeast part of the town right now.
Generous gifts leave legacy for people with disabilities
This piece is sponsored by DakotAbilities. In the fall of 2023, a generous gift from a local donor gave DakotAbilities the confidence to move forward with building innovative homes in Sioux Falls for people with disabilities. That gift, and the many that followed, affirmed its vision of creating living spaces...
Learning about women’s history from those who lived it
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — From what was considered acceptable clothing for work… to opportunities in the workforce and sports… women have a lot more freedom and oportunities today than they did in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. At Avera Hall on the Sioux Falls USD campus, people gathered to learn a history lesson from […]
Minnehaha County residents encouraged to apply for citizen boards
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Minnehaha County Commission announced that applications for various citizen boards are open and are looking for applicants. Meets monthly, responsible for the development and operations of the city-county museum system. Three vacancies need to be filled; appointments are for...
Text-to-911 could save your life in an emergency
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In an emergency, calling 911 isn’t the only option anymore. For people who can’t safely make a phone call, help could be just a text message away. Metro Communications officials said the ability to text 911 has already helped save lives...
Full circle for South Dakota’s top teacher
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Congressman Duty Johnson touched on potential layoffs and back pay for federal government employees. This is the first time in South Dakota's history that the state penitentiary will be built with prison reform in mind. Sioux Falls Lions Club and other organizations in the...
Affordable housing developer sues City of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A South Dakota builder is continuing to look for a conclusion with the City of Sioux Falls regarding an affordable housing project, which continues to play out in court. Twin homes built in the Riverdale neighborhood are in limbo a year after construction.
New zoo: Serpents in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Starting a new zoo in Sioux Falls is more than just a pet project for a local couple. They expect to open their zoo showcasing reptiles later this month. The menagerie that will include everything from geckos to gators… to giant pythons. The owners of Reptile Adventure Zoo expect visitors […]
Deadly Lincoln County Crash: Passenger Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Jeep Rolls
LINCOLN CO, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Police are investigating a deadly crash in Lincoln County Saturday night. KELOLand reports a Jeep Grand Cherokee crossed the center line on 275th Street north of Lennox, went into a ditch, and rolled. A 51-year-old Sioux Falls man riding as a passenger was thrown from the SUV and died...
Mail carrier in Menards rebates sentenced to probation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Pierre mail carrier, who admitted to cashing in on other people’s Menards rebates, will not have to serve prison time. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Nicholas Travers to one year of unsupervised probation. He’ll also have to pay restitution. While working for...

















