Minnehaha County slaps two properties as ‘nuisances’
Two Minnehaha County properties have been declared a nuisance by the County Commission following unsuccessful efforts by county staff to bring them voluntarily into compliance.
Rooster Roundup to help fight food insecurity in SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There’s an upcoming pheasant hunt that will benefit people across South Dakota. In South Dakota, many people value their pheasant hunting. That’s why a nonprofit is hosting a Rooster Roundup at the beginning of October. “Team Buche Cares puts on the rooster roundup, and it’s a one day...
SiouxFalls.Business: Difficult SD job market, new food options at Cherapa Place
Biting Midges, otherwise known by their nickname No-see-ums, have been in full force at the start of fall, leaving South Dakota residents fighting the bites to enjoy the outdoors. On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune stopped by the Dakota News Now studio for a sit-down interview. Lawmakers debate...
Brandon man faces counts of rape
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Brandon man is in the Minnehaha County Jail facing multiple counts of rape. 34-year-old Maximo Bolvitorojas is also charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment. Court documents say Bolvitorojas allegedly met the victim for a date, pushed her onto a bed and strangled her. In...
South Dakota roots, national reach: Maguire expands strategic focus
This piece is sponsored by Maguire. When Maguire broke ground on its state-of-the-art campus in Sioux Falls in 2023, it wasn’t just about expanding square footage — it was about making real the company’s bold vision for the future. That campus, a cornerstone of Maguire’s 2023–25 strategic...
Home near country clubs tops sales report at $1.1M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of Sept. 1 was almost $1.1 million for a home near the country clubs in central Sioux Falls. The two-story, brick-fronted estate was custom built in 1984 in the Spurceleigh neighborhood. The 6,200-square-foot home has four bedrooms, each of which has its own bathroom,...
Minnehaha County approves 2026 budget
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Minnehaha County Commission has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, following a series of meetings and public hearings. The total budget for 2026 is $132,633,413, a 1.5% increase from the 2025 budget. According to the commission, the budget was developed under a...
People weigh in on need for new South Dakota prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Lawmakers will gather in Pierre on Tuesday for a special session to tackle the issues of a new men’s prison in South Dakota. Lawmakers will consider legislation that approves a new men’s prison in Sioux Falls for $650 million. Still, for the bill to arrive on Governor Larry Rhoden’s desk, […]
Committee Backs $650 Million Prison Plan; Lems, Hansen Vote No
A joint legislative committee advanced Governor Larry Rhoden’s $650 million men’s prison plan on Tuesday, 13 to 2, after extended testimony on cost, size, and inmate care. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, who chaired the summer prison task force, urged approval. He said the state can fund construction with cash...
Explore 30 stunning apartments in one day at Saturday’s Parade of Apartments
This event listing is sponsored by Lloyd Cos. Step inside 30 exceptional apartments across Sioux Falls in one day this Saturday. The Parade of Apartments by Lloyd Cos. will feature properties on every side of town and downtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27. Here’s a sampling of...

















