A Friendly Rant: Tea Prepared by Coffee Enthusiasts
In a recent social media post, a tea enthusiast shared their frustrations about the quality of tea served at coffee shops. The user highlighted the lack of knowledge and interest in the proper preparation of tea by coffee shop staff. The issues raised included the use of poor-quality, stale bagged tea, improper...
South Dakota State will be playing through snowy, windy conditions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Nor’easter is coming to Brookings, and it’s not just the New Hampshire Wildcats. By game time, they are projected to have four to five inches of snow on the ground and single digit feels like temperatures. And another inch is...
I-29 back open after numerous crashes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – I-29 is back open. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says that I-29 northbound at mile marker 50 through 55 were temporarily closed for numerous crashes that had blocked the interstate. As of Saturday morning, the interstate is back open. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says to use caution...
Don Jorgensen says goodbye to KELOLAND
Friday is Don Jorgensen's last night behind the KELOLAND News anchor desk.
Thanksgiving death brings the number of suspected prison drug overdose fatalities in 2025 to...
The state Division of Criminal Investigation will lead an inquiry into the eighth suspected fatal overdose in South Dakota’s prison system this year. The state Department of Corrections announced the Thanksgiving night death of 37-year-old Larry Thomas Dukes Franklin on Friday. Franklin was incarcerated at the South...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Cats Of Sioux Falls, SD Need You!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around sioux falls..
PHOTO: 2025 Sioux Falls Parade of Lights
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2025 Sioux Falls Parade of Lights kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Friday night in downtown at the corner of 13th and Phillips Ave. You can see a collection of photos from the event in the slideshow below. Did you catch the parade? Send your photos to our KELOLAND uShare inbox!
Parade of Lights; DWU and Mitchell Tech; Winter storm
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories for your KELOLAND On the Go. The Sioux Falls Parade of Lights is set for this Friday. KELOLAND News compiled everything you need to know for the 33rd annual Sioux Falls Parade of Lights. KELOLAND News will also be livestreaming the parade […]
Winter weather sweeping across KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Winter weather is starting to impact several parts of the state Friday afternoon and is expected to last late into Saturday night. Here’s the latest snowfall amounts, road conditions and closelines. Snowfall totals The amount of snow will vary by different locations. Northeastern and...
Urgent Plumber Needed: Copper Pipe Theft During Thanksgiving Break
A local resident returned from their Thanksgiving holiday to find an unexpected surprise. Their home had been broken into, and approximately 50-60 feet of copper pipe had been stolen from their basement. The resident urgently needs a plumber to replace the stolen pipes. They usually work with Roger's, a local...

















