Dell Rapids, SD

Much of southeastern South Dakota is expected to see the potential for strong to severe storms Friday night, according to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls.  The greatest risk of storms will be from about midnight into 6 a.m. Saturday, with the greatest risks expected to be large hail and strong wind...

ROWENA, S.D. (KELO) — When packing plants shut down during the pandemic, many farmers turned to local butcher shops to process their livestock, creating some longer wait times. To help with that demand, a new butcher shop opened near Rowena last year. On the South Dakota-Iowa state line just...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Friday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe V Wade has sparked lots of emotions, demonstrations and protests all across the country by abortion-rights groups. One of those happened in Sioux Falls outside the Federal Courthouse. South Dakotans for Healthy Families organized...

Roughly 100 people showed up to an impromptu abortion rally Friday afternoon in downtown Sioux Falls, hours after the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, causing a trigger law to make abortion illegal in South Dakota and other states immediately.  The rally, organized by representatives of the grassroots political movement...

LUVERNE, Minn. (Dakota News Now) - About eight years ago, the building on East Main Street looked much different. It was a simple structure big enough to distribute beers to liquor stores and bars around the area. Now, the building has become the Take 16 taproom which draws the community and visitors along I-90 together which Head Brewer Luke Rensink says was the purpose all along.

Richard Alan Spark, 69, Pipestone, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home in Pipestone. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 27 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home in Pipestone with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 p.m. at Old Woodlawn Cemetery in Pipestone.

Michael ‘Buddy’ Kofoid soaked in the entirety of the moment on Thursday when he climbed on top of his winged sprint car, raised his right arm in the air and basked in the falling confetti at Huset’s Speedway.

South Dakota State landed a commitment from one of the state’s brightest young stars on Friday, with Flandreau junior-to-be Claire Sheppard announcing via Twitter that she plans to play for the Jackrabbits. A 6-foot-1 wing, Sheppard has already played three years of varsity basketball with the Fliers with two still left, and established...

We may have only 4 to 5 really good months to spend time in the great outdoors here in KELOLAND, so if you’re a savvy seeker of social fun you should waste no time finding the patio parties being hosted by Bin 201 this summer. Brittany Kaye recently stopped by to get a lesson in their signature cocktails with Bin 201’s lead mixologist and manager, Jesse Bearshield. she also got the chance to sit down with owners, Tim and Jamie Kant to find out why their patio is the place to be and all the new additions they’ve added.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Gasoline prices in Sioux Falls are down a bit. That’s according to Gasbuddy.com. They say the cheapest unleaded regular fuel in Sioux Falls is $4.55 a gallon at the Cenex on West 12th Street. Many stations are selling gas at $4.59 a gallon.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Oftentimes, anti-abortion ideology is associated with religion. However, not all religions have found abortion to be as hot a topic as is often seen within, for example, evangelical Christianity or Catholicism. One such alternate point of view is found in Reform Judaism. Reform Judaism...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Juneteenth is a day for family, freedom, and fun in Sioux Falls. The Juneteenth Festival is taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kenny Anderson Park. Activities include live jazz music, fashion shows, food trucks and plenty of kids’ activities. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day, celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.

Runnings Store Manager Mike Larson and LAIC Executive Director Brooke Rollag. The Lake Area Improvement Corporation held its annual meeting Thursday, highlighting some of the achievements of the past year and looking forward to future projects. LAIC Executive Director Brooke Rollag said that more housing projects have been underway in...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Canaries took the lead against Kansas City in the third inning, and never looked back en route to a 5-4 win. After trailing 1-0, Trey Michalczewski kicked things off for the Birds. A fielder’s error at second base allowed Wyatt Ulrich and Nick Gotta to score, and Sioux Falls the 2-1. Gavin LaValley added on with a single to right field, bringing in Jabari Henry. John Nester tacked on another with a single to center field. And Shamoy Christopher wrapped things up with another single to right field, bringing in LaValley. The Canaries led 5-1 after three innings.

South Dakota State has named Kristina McSweeney the new head coach of Jackrabbit softball, the school announced Friday. McSweeney comes to SDSU following 10 successful seasons as the coach of Division II Arkansas Tech, and steps into the significantly big shoes left by Krista Wood, who left to be the coach of Creighton...

Dakota Valley boys basketball rising senior star guard Isaac Bruns has committed to South Dakota men's basketball. Bruns, a member of the Argus Leader's First Five team, averaged 23.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his junior season, leading Dakota Valley to an undefeated Class A boys state championship season.  ...

The Sioux Falls Canaries opened a three-game series with the Kansas City Monarchs Friday night at the Birdcage. The Monarchs would take an early 2-0 lead, but a 5-run explosion in the 3rd inning helped the Canaries to the 5-4 victory.

Dakota Valley standout, Isaac Bruns will be the newest member of the USD men's basketball team in 2023.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A day after the FDA banned the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, a federal appeals court temporarily blocks that decision. “Initially these products were marketed as an alternative to quit smoking,” Sioux Falls Public Health Director Dr. Charles Chima said. But public health officials...