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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Visits Mitchell’s Corn Palace on Journey to Washington | Gallery

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stopped outside the World’s Only Corn Palace on Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing a national holiday tradition to Mitchell. Mayor Jordan Hansen addressed the crowd during the tree’s visit, a stop on its cross-country journey to Washington, D.C.

Mitchell, SD · 20h

KELOLAND TV

Mitchell hosts over 100 veterans for celebration

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Across South Dakota, different communities celebrated Veterans Day through events that honored and gave back to those who served. One such event in Mitchell saw over 100 veterans attend. The Veterans Day event was held at the Davison County 4H-Grounds and was sponsored by...

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South Dakota Dept. of Corrections announces death of inmate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced on Thursday that state prison offender Shawn Albrecht had died. Albrecht, 38, passed away while on comfort care status in a Sioux Falls hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. At the time of his death, he was...

South Dakota · 2d

KELOLAND

Lower speed zones OK’d for Hartford, Sioux Falls roads

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Motorists traveling on two South Dakota highways in the Sioux Falls and Hartford areas of Minnehaha County will soon face lower speed limits. The Legislature’s Rules Review Committee on Thursday gave final clearance to changes affecting stretches of SD 38 and SD 115. The current 55-mph zone on SD 115 / […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 19h

KELOLAND TV

Downtown convention center focus of Thursday event

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls is missing out on millions of dollars because it doesn’t have a large enough convention center, said Brittany Hanson, the vice president of Forward Sioux Falls. The existing convention center/arena is fine and is “working great,” but it’s not large enough...

Sioux Falls, SD · 16h

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Smithfield starts neighborhood outreach after judge's critique

Smithfield Foods will meet with would-be neighbors of its proposed $1.3 billion pork processing plant in Sioux Falls later this month. The Nov. 19 meeting will give residents an opportunity to ask questions of company representatives as Smithfield works to advance plans to replace its century-old downtown Sioux Falls plant with a new facility on the city’s northwest side.

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

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Rock Valley soldier balances service and family life

Tom Even is no stranger to military service and the sacrifice it requires. The sergeant first class with the Iowa Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division has been deployed three times, but this last time was a little bit different for the man who had become a father.

Rock Valley, IA · 17h

KELOLAND

Leaf drop-off sites stay busy in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– One of the Leaf Drop Off sites in Sioux Falls was busy over the weekend. KELOLAND Chief Photographer Kevin Kjergaard captured this video. A line of cars and trucks was seen coming in and dumping leaves. Both drop-off sites are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. They […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

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Historic neighborhood improves safety through new crosswalk

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Neighborhood associations build community and organize efforts to improve the area where you live. A historic Sioux Falls neighborhood recently received a grant from the city for a much-needed project. From the sunken gardens to the bandshell, McKennan Park is a Sioux Falls...

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Sioux Falls eliminates more tax breaks for data centers

South Dakota's largest city is eliminating more tax breaks for data centers. The Sioux Falls City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to revise its industrial property tax reduction program, removing data processing and storage operations from the list of businesses eligible for reduced property tax assessments. “I have consistently maintained that...

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South Dakota Searchlight

Sioux Falls Democrat seeks recount in state Senate race

One of the five losing South Dakota legislative candidates with a race close enough for a recount has asked for one. Democrat Aaron Matson filed a recount request Thursday afternoon. The deadline to file for a recount is three days after the state canvass of election results. The canvass took place Tuesday. Matson lost the […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 15h

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Budgets $125,000 to tear down remaining elevator

One of the last iconic remnants of Flandreau’s old elevator complex may soon be coming down. The Flandreau City Council this past week included $125,000 in its proposed 2027 budget for demolition of the remaining Duncan elevator buildings, which have helped define the skyline for generations. For decades, the...

Flandreau, SD · 2d

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Renberg community reacts to elementary closure decision

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls School Board has voted to close Renberg Elementary at the end of this school year. Renberg is the lowest-enrolled school building in the district and currently serves 87 students. The closure has been considered for more than a year. In...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

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Feeding South Dakota to distribute Thanksgiving meals across the state

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Feeding South Dakota is carrying on its holiday tradition of distributing Thanksgiving meals to families experiencing food insecurity across the state. The state’s largest hunger relief organization announced it will partner with 58 local community organizations to host widespread holiday food distributions throughout November.

South Dakota · 3d

KELOLAND

Hy-Vees celebrate veterans with free food

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Hy-Vees across Sioux Falls continued a tradition on Veterans Day. “All the Hy-Vees in our company today are putting on a free breakfast for all of our veteran friends and neighbors. So it’s something we’ve done for 27 years,” Hy-Vee Store Director Matt Heldenbrand said. “Well, Hy-Vee really hooked us up […]

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Six fallen heroes honored with bridges in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Six South Dakota heroes who never made it home are getting a lasting tribute. On Veterans Day, families and community members gathered in Sioux Falls as the state dedicated six bridges in their honor. The men served in World War II, the Korean...

South Dakota · 1d

KELOLAND

Half-cent sales tax accepted/rejected across the state

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Senate bill that would raise the cost of goods by a half-cent has been voted on across the state, with some counties voting for it, while others reject it and some continue to weigh their options. What is the half-cent sales tax? According to the South Dakota Legislature, the […]

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SiouxFalls.Business: Groups pursue F-35s, Vibes Bar opens near Empire Mall

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jodi Schwan with SiouxFalls.Business visited Dakota News Now to discuss efforts to bring F-35 fighter jets to Sioux Falls and a new event center by the Empire Mall!. Organizations working to bring F-35 fighter jets to Sioux Falls:. Efforts are underway to secure...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

KELOLAND

Touchmark honors veteran residents

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– For one veteran resident at the Touchmark at All Saints retirement community, having an opportunity to be honored for his service was touching, but also brought back memories. “I look around the room when they call off the names, and then I think of the other names, with my folks that […]

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