Another young star in NSIC, Brogan Madson of USF enters Transfer Portal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Last week, Augie lost Tam Ferguson to the portal.. Today another one of the NSIC’s young stars is moving on. USF’s Brogan Madson, a true freshman from Mankato who poured in 45 points in one game against Wayne State and was a big part of the future for Chris Johnson.
The 2026 South Dakota Special Education Staff of the Year announced
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South Dakota Department of Education is celebrating Amanda Edlund after she was named 2026 Special Education Staff of the Year. The the parent-nominated honor was announced March 4 during the annual South Dakota Special Education Conference in Sioux Falls. Edlund works as a...
Pork producer on new plants: ‘Hardly even smell anything’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As public debate continues around Smithfield’s new processing facility in Foundation Park, a pork producer who regularly hauls hogs to the current Smithfield location says the new project could dramatically improve the daily experience for drivers. The Sioux Falls City Council will...
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
