First 2026 South Dakota Tar Spot Cases Confirmed
Sept. 2 - Clay County. Sept. 4 - Union County, Yankton County, Turner County. Cases have also been reported this year in the following states:. “The fields I saw [Tuesday], it was very easy to find one or two lesions on a few leaves per plant, but not severe,” said Madalyn Shires, South Dakota State University plant pa
The Link to look for new operator as demand grows for services
The Link, a 24-hour triage center for people in crisis in the Sioux Falls area, is looking for a new operator as demand for services increases. Patient encounters at the center at 132 N. Dakota Ave. were up 8 percent year over year through July 31, totaling 2,305 compared with 3,630 in all of 2025.
Grille 26 team offers tips on go-to dishes, drinks on new Happy Hour menu
This piece is sponsored by Vanguard Hospitality. Happy Hour is back at Grille 26 — and the team is loving it as much as the guests. From affordable appetizers and popular pizzas to drink specials — including mocktails — and desserts, the menu offers plenty of reasons to stop in soon.
Someone You Should Know: Honoring her sister
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - “She was a special needs person and had autism. And loved socks,” said Laurie Weidenbach. Laurie Weidenbach is talking about her sister Colleen, who passed away in April. In honor of her sister, Laurie started the non-profit Socks from Sis. “And...
Man in custody after downtown SF police presence
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– A man is in custody after a situation in downtown Sioux Falls Wednesday night. A KELOLAND News reporter on scene saw police lead a man in handcuffs out of Hotel Phillips and into a police car around 6:30 p.m. Earlier in the evening, at least 10 police cars were seen in […]
New location for SDSU nursing, pharmacy students
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A newly renovated building in Sioux Falls is now home to some SDSU students heading into the medical field. For years, the university’s pharmacy and nursing programs have been at separate locations. At times, those spaces were shared with other businesses. The SDSU Metro Center is ready for s
South Dakota welcomes 138 new American citizens
One hundred thirty-eight people from 48 countries became US citizens Wednesday after taking the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Parade of Lights 2026 Is Back: Date, Time and Details
One of the most anticipated Sioux Falls Christmas events, the Parade of Lights is back for 2026
Nation of Patriots to make stop in Sioux Falls September 12
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Nation of Patriots will be making a stop in Sioux Falls as they make their way through South Dakota. Nation of Patriots Regional Commander of the Dakotas Kevin Stroterau joined Dakota News Now with the details. “This year, the flag comes from...
Gov. Rhoden: Companies like Maguire are essential to South Dakota’s economic future
This piece is sponsored by Maguire. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden visited Maguire this week, touring the company’s Sioux Falls headquarters to learn firsthand how the South Dakota-based organization helps communities across the country maintain one of their most critical assets: safe and reliable water infrastructure.

















