Minnehaha County, SD

After adding over 702,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

The U.S. reported over 620,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 17, bringing the total count to more than 81.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 992,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a faster rate. In […]

Amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula, getting the right information about alternatives is just as important as getting your hands on the food itself. On Friday, the South Dakota Department of Health advised parents what to do and what not to do when formula is scarce. ...

2021 Huset's Hall of Fame inductee, Jim Lindberg, passed away this past February at the age of 77. In his final days, Lindberg ensured that racing would stay a family tradition, helping jumpstart his grandson, Jackson Weber's, sprint car career.

When you turn on the faucet, shower, or flush the toilet you think nothing of it. There should be clean water every time. For the majority of us, we expect to have this natural resource without question because we pay for it. Call it a necessity, call it a luxury,...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Minnehaha County is one of four communities selected for participation in the launch of the Just Home Project, a national program designed to advance community-driven efforts to improve access to housing for those impacted by the criminal justice system. The initiative is led...

As one of the premier golf tournaments in South Dakota, the Sanford International has become one of the biggest sports spectator draws in history. It is run by a group of top golf professionals in the sport along with a local group that super-serves both the PGA TOUR Champions and those who walk through the gates every year.

The U.S. reported over 562,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 15, bringing the total count to more than 81.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 991,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

There have been 81,417,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States to date – and that number continues to grow. In the Sioux Falls metropolitan area, located in South Dakota, a total of 76,335 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. Adjusted for population, there have been 29,884 confirmed infections for every 100,000 people in […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Emerald ash borer has been found near Crooks in Minnehaha County, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) said. “Potentially impacted ash trees were reported by a landowner,” said Greg Josten, DANR State Forester said in a DANR news release. “Upon inspection, DANR’s Forest Health Team confirmed the presence of EAB pupae in one of the trees.”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A request to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to delay any final action on a carbon dioxide pipeline application will delay any action by Minnehaha County on a moratorium on CO2 pipelines and similar. Tyler Klatt, the assistant commission administrator officer, presented...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- It’s difficult to imagine how soybeans and the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office could be intertwined, but they’re two completely different industries that teamed up with a goal of environmental kindness and community connection. About six months ago, the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff announced its...

Minnehaha County has been selected for a national initiative led by the MacArthur Foundation that's aimed at improving housing access for people impacted by the justice system. The county's selection to the Just Home Project comes along with a $775,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation intended to support a six-month planning period, and the ability to access up to $3.5 million more in order to implement the plan. ...