10 Cities in South Dakota That Handle Extreme Weather the Best
South Dakota is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, from rolling plains to the rugged beauty of the Black Hills. However, its beauty comes with a ... Read more The post 10 Cities in South Dakota That Handle Extreme Weather the Best appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Lawmakers fixated on property taxes need to widen their focus
Members of the Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force meet in Sioux Falls on June 25, 2025. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) During the last legislative session, lawmakers passed Gov. Larry Rhoden’s bill designed to help homeowners get relief from the high cost of paying property taxes. Don’t expect that to...
South Dakota farmer shares hard-won lessons on organic transition
Innovation requires careful testing. That was a key takeaway for Blake Burggraff over the last few years as he worked to transition his crop ground to certified organic. Burggraff, who served as a Tri-State Neighbor Crop Watcher in 2023, has now been certified organic on his crop ground for two years. The Minnehaha...
437 Project volunteers; homicide; heat continues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories for KELOLAND On the Go. Even after the sun sets tonight, the journey across South Dakota will continue for The 437 Project. But the relay across the state wouldn’t be possible without a team of volunteers. An assault at Cherry Rock Park in Sioux […]
Lawmakers discuss need for change at State Pen after recent deaths, stabbings
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - State lawmakers have spoken with Dakota News Now following several deaths and more reports of violent outbreaks within the walls of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Unrest is prevailing at the State Penitentiary as six stabbings have been reported, with no serious injuries...
Sioux Falls crash suspect back in jail
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — 19-year-old Damion Laurelez is charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide In April of last year, police say he crashed an SUV into a tree and house in central Sioux Falls, killing two 15-year old’s and injuring five others. Last month Laurelez was released on 100-thousand dollars cash...
Afternoon house fire displaces Sioux Falls residents
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was called to a house fire in the 800 block of French Avenue at 12:09 p.m. Friday, according to a press release from the City of Sioux Falls. The fire was reported on the first floor single-family home. Arriving units entered the structure, extinguishing the fire […]
Police discuss investigation into 4 individuals charged following assault at Sioux Falls park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Cherry Rock Park, near 18th Street and Southeastern Avenue in Sioux Falls, is usually a tranquil place for enjoyment, play, and exercise. On Wednesday, Sioux Falls police announced four people were facing murder charges and other offenses for a man who was found assaulted there,...
Throwback Thursday: Fantle’s
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this edition of Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast tells us about Fantle’s. “Charles and his wife, Regina, were both immigrants from Austria. He starts this little mercantile store, and they start a family. They have a bunch of kids, and his store does...
16 SD counties to hold sobriety checkpoints in October
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced they will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 16 counties in September. In a news release from the Department of Public Safety, the checkpoints will be in Brown, Brule, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Edmunds, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha,...
