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SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — One of the newly elected members of the Minnehaha County Commission is carrying on a family tradition of being a political trailblazer. Kenny Anderson, Jr. received the most votes on Election Day among the five candidates running for three seats on the commission. According to the South Dakota African American […]
Lincoln County rejected 30 Beresford-area voters’ ballots on Thursday from the Nov. 3 election because poll workers failed to stamp them. Lincoln County Auditor Sheri Lund reported the error during Thursday’s canvass. Precinct 26 covers Brooklyn Township, Pleasant Township and the Lincoln County portion of Beresford. The county...
Maj. Gen. Mark Morrell may have traveled the country and the world during his 27 years of service, but he has spent much of his military career in the Rushmore State, where he now serves as the adjutant general of the South Dakota National Guard. Morrell is a native of Tyndall, in southeast South Dakota, […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources donated 23 yearling bison to three conservation organizations this fall as part of efforts to expand bison populations across the region. The DNR maintains a herd of 115 to 145 bison between Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County...
Minnesota utility regulators voted to grant a permit allowing the Magellan pipeline to reopen near Pipestone National Monument, a decision that drew objections from tribal members who packed a hearing room and an overflow room in St. Paul. Public Utilities Commission members voted 4-1 to grant the permit, with Commissioner Audrey Partridge casting the lone vote against it.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson said the county held a “very successful election” in her memo to the county commission that recommends it certify the results. Anderson said overall voter turnout for the county was 49% (48.8%). The last midterm election in 2022 had a 58% (57.7%) voter turnout. There […]
This Apartment of the Week is sponsored by Lloyd Cos. Brand-new apartment living, a convenient southeast Sioux Falls location and the feel of a smaller community come together at Whisper Creek Village. The location. Located at 5730 S. Leubecher Ave., near 69th Street and Sycamore Avenue, Whisper Creek Village offers...
Three Minnehaha County commissioners were elected to four-year terms in Tuesday’s countywide election. Jen Bleyenberg, who lives near Wall Lake and was the only incumbent in the race, has been elected to a second term, while newcomers Kenny Anderson Jr. and Brent Hoffman, both of Sioux Falls, will join her on the five-member commission in January.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The city is now considering an increase in parking rates for downtown Sioux Falls. But for local businesses, the question is whether customers will continue to come and whether it will continue to make more parking spots available. The city council discussion is...
In advance of the federal Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, News Watch spoke with the leader of the South Dakota National Guard about its evolving mission, its personnel and the attempt to bring a new fighter jet to Sioux Falls. Content Director. 605-937-9398. bart.pfankuch@sdnewswatch.org. Maj. Gen. Mark Morrell...
SIOUX CITY, I.A. (Dakota News Now) - Goodwill of the Great Plains is giving back to those who served over the next couple of weeks. The “Boots to Suits” program runs through Nov. 14 at all Goodwill of the Great Plains locations. The program offers a free $40...
Get Goosebumps.* The Premiere Playhouse is staging "Goosebumps The Musical" Friday through Sunday at the Orpheum Theater. When eerie messages appear and a masked menace starts interrupting rehearsals, the young actors are forced to figure out if their auditorium is truly haunted or if it’s just an elaborate prank. Get your tickets here.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The final results of the Tuesday’s election are in, showing who won the positions of county auditor, county commissioner at large, and conservation district supervisor for Minnehaha County. County auditor Republican incumbent Leah G. Anderson was re-elected with 33,372 votes or 53% of the vote over Democrat Curt Deedrich who […]
The City of Sioux Falls and the South Dakota Department of Transportation completed another season of street construction. Check out this list of 2026 improvements.
Construction continues at River’s Edge Cooperative in Flandreau, and customers will get their first look at a portion of the expanded convenience store later this week. The business is preparing to temporarily move its retail operations into the newly constructed addition while crews begin the next phase of renovations on the existing store.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The road construction season may be winding down, but South Dakota Department of Transportation officials and construction crews are still pushing to finish major road work statewide before winter weather arrives. Craig Smith, director of operations for the SDDOT, highlighted several major projects...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When the polls close, the work only increases for county officials across the state to process the voters’ choices. South Dakota’s largest county faced some setbacks early in the day Tuesday, but crossed the finish line. Minnehaha County has had plenty...
The Lincoln County Board of Commission met Thursday, Oct. 29. Highway Superintendent Terry Fluit requested board discussion and possible board action regarding dynamic engine braking/unmuffled engine braking signs. “We have a resident from the Southern part of Lincoln County that wants to talk about a possible ordinance to do dynamic...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced on Thursday that state prison offender Lee Smith had died. Smith passed away on Thursday at age 78 in the infirmary at the Jameson Prison in Sioux Falls. He was serving a five-year sentence out of...
