Lawyer for social media lawsuit visits Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Social media companies are having to face a jury in Los Angeles. The lawsuit aims to hold those companies accountable for the alleged harmful effects they have on children. “It’s kind of like David and Goliath,” said Matthew Bergman, a lawyer in the case. “And it can be daunting. And […]
Sioux Falls Christian student gets the chance of a lifetime
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jere is a junior at Sioux Falls Christian and a Special Olympics Athlete. During the junior varsity game last Friday, he was working as the student manager for the Chargers. His coach called Jere’s name, giving him the chance to play in the...
Furniture Mission officially settled into new location
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A nonprofit that helps families in need get furniture and household items is giving us a look inside its new location. The Furniture Mission of South Dakota officially moved into the spot southeast of downtown in November. The organization had an open house Monday morning. Prior to moving...
The Best Foods to Keep at Home Before the Next Power Outage
Power outages in South Dakota can happen anytime. Stock shelf-stable foods like canned beans, peanut butter, whole grains, and fruit to stay prepared.
Avera Medical Minute: Treatment Success for Young Rectal Cancer Patient
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When one Avera patient noticed changes in his bowel habits, it would have been easy to ignore them. Instead, he made an appointment. That decision led to answers he never expected with a cancer diagnosis. Unusual symptoms are often your body’s way of signaling that something...
Sioux Falls man arrested pursuit at 90 mph
LARCHWOOD—A 41-year-old Sioux Falls, SD, man faces multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase Sunday morning, Feb. 22, near Larchwood. Michael John Theesfeld was arrested on Lyon County warrants about 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 2, at the Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls. His arrest stemmed...
More mild weather ahead; Storm system Friday will bring t-storms and snow
Good morning KELOLAND! We are starting Tuesday with areas of fog in central KELOLAND. This is a picture taken from our Pierre LIVE Cam around 7 a.m. These areas of fog will lift as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. We expect near 50 in Sioux Falls late in the day Tuesday. Temperatures will […]
Larchwood Pair Taken To Hospital After Crash At Lester
Lester, Iowa– A Larchwood pair were taken to the hospital after a crash near Lester on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 2:45 p.m., 16-year-old Larae VanWyhe of Lester was driving a 2011 Toyota eastbound on Highway 9 at Lester. They tell us that 83-year-old Merry...
Sioux Falls violent crime at 5-year low
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Police Department has announced a decrease in most major crime categories in 2025, marking a notable five-year low for the city. According to police, data shows a 26% decrease in property crime per capita from 2024 to 2025. The data...
Empire Mall Announcing Major Additions In Hopes Of Retail Revival
(Sioux Falls, SD) — In a time when traditional shopping malls are in decline, Empire Mall is announcing new additions. The Sioux Falls mall is adding four new tenants including JD Sports, the Gap Factory, Dick’s House of Sport and the return of PacSun. An Empire Mall spokesperson says Gen Z wants a place to have an...
