Rare Snowy Owl spotted near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A rare bird could be spotted near Sioux Falls Friday morning. Professional bird watchers and people were gathered just off the Canton Exit Friday to grab photos of a snowy owl. “We travel around looking for owls. We go to northern Minnesota to find the Great Grey Owl, but this […]
Run for the Banquet taking place November 27
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Run for the Banquet is taking place on November 27!. Chris Jacob and Tamara Jerke-Liesinger with The Banquet joined Dakota News Now to tell us about the run and how you can get involved. “In Sioux Falls, we have two different locations, and...
Mystery of the Vanishing Subreddit Members: A Reddit Conundrum
A recent observation on a social media platform has sparked a discussion among users. A member of a subreddit noted a significant drop in the number of members, from nearly 30,000 to 15.7k, and sought to understand the reason behind this drastic change.
Ice Skating & Lights: Sioux Falls Winter Wonderland Opens Friday
Winter Wonderland is back in Sioux Falls! It’s bigger than ever, 260 trees and an ice skating ribbon that's going to transform your holiday evenings!
McCrossan Boys Ranch Executive Director retiring after 27 years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - McCrossan Boys Ranch announced on Tuesday that Executive Director Brian Roegiers will be retiring after 27 years at the ranch. His retirement will be effective December 31, 2025. Brian started at McCrossan Boys Ranch in 1998 and has played a crucial role in...
Cocoa and Coats at the Union Gospel Mission
Events have been going on all week to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness in Sioux Falls. Thursday, the Union Gospel Mission hosted a cocoa and coats giveaway.
AgriCare donates $50,000 to Feeding South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Feeding South Dakota received a hefty donation from a Sioux Falls business Thursday. Staff received a $50,000 check from AgriCare Nutrition Thursday afternoon. That money will help them feed tens of thousands of people. Mitch Truebenbach and Doug Doell co-own AgriCare, an animal nutrition...
Sioux Falls native opens hormone-, wellness-focused clinic with vision to help patients thrive for...
This piece is sponsored by Central Bank. The first month as a new business owner is now behind Allie Oplinger – and so far, the decision to become her own boss appears to be a good one. “It’s been really positive,” said Oplinger, who opened Thrive & Co. luxury...
Forget something? Here are the Sioux Falls grocery stores that are open this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is only days away, but there's still plenty of time to get what you need to prepare your holiday meal. But, if you're more of a last-minute shopper, be careful – if you wait until the day of Thanksgiving, only a few grocery stores plan to be open in the Sioux Falls area. Here's what will be open – and...
Two South Dakota Counties Lead in Traffic Fatalities For 2025
As South Dakotans prepare for holiday travel, sobering statistics from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office highlight an urgent need for increased road safety awareness.

















