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South Dakotans flock to polls on election day eve

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - From President Donald trump’s control over Congress to South Dakota’s several ballot measures, tomorrow’s midterm elections will strongly influence political power at the state and national levels. And plenty of voters have their issues top of mind. These voters cited...

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Mitchell students create ornaments for National Christmas Tree display in D.C.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Students from Mitchell’s L.B. Williams Elementary will see their artwork on a national stage this holiday season as their handmade ornaments decorate the South Dakota tree in Washington, D.C. “My art students enthusiastically researched and celebrated many of South Dakota’s treasured landmarks,...

Mitchell, SD · 5d
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South Dakota Searchlight

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Pell Grants will fill gap in welding program for Sioux Falls prison inmates

Inmates in the Sioux Falls area can now access Pell Grants to pay for slots in welding courses in the community and diesel mechanic courses inside prison walls. Students can apply for federally funded Pell Grants to help them pay for post-secondary education. Since 2023, inmates in the U.S. have been allowed to apply for […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 8d

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The Grand Opening of the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls Will be Held on Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will be holding a grand opening of the Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls expansion on Thursday, November 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event will celebrate the completion of a two-part expansion project that started...

Sioux Falls, SD · 7d
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In final 250 event, South Dakotans bury time capsule for tricentennial

South Dakota has a new birthday gift to unwrap in 50 years. On Nov. 2, 2026, South Dakota’s 137th birthday, the America 250 South Dakota Commission buried a new time capsule at the Battleship South Dakota Memorial in Sioux Falls. The moment was one of the last hurrahs in the state’s ongoing celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. More: Mark Twain Elementary alumni, teachers open time capsule from 1976 The time capsule is set to be unearthed during the nation’s tricentennial in 2076. Though he couldn’t attend the event, state historian and America 250 South Dakota Commission chairman Ben Jones said in a statement that the event was “more about the future than the past.” “We hope that some of those who participate this year can also return in 50 years and connect the two celebrations,” Jones stated ahead of the event. Items in the time capsule were chosen by a subgroup of the America 250 South Dakota Commission and included: A copy of the book “This Far Country: South Dakota Lines on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence” by Joseph Bottum; A certificate from Mayor Christine Erickson; Challenge coins from the Freedom 250 organization, Lt. Gov. Tony

South Dakota · 7d

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Lane and street closures starting this week in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls has announced road and lane construction projects that will impact parts of the city starting Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speeds while traveling near the construction area and...

Sioux Falls, SD · 9d

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South Dakota to bury official time capsule for opening in 2076

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakotans will have a chance to take part in a piece of state history Monday as the America’s 250 South Dakota Commission prepares to bury the state’s official time capsule. The ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the...

South Dakota · 7d

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Elections '26: Holding lawmakers accountable

Simplified: Sioux Falls Simplified spoke face-to-face with dozens of legislative candidates in the metro area. All candidates were asked the same slate of questions, and you can find comprehensive coverage for each district at sfsimplified.com. Don't know your legislative district? This interactive map can help you find it. Here's what...

Sioux Falls, SD · 8d

KELOLAND

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Another stretch of Veterans Parkway opening soon

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The newest section of South Veterans Parkway in Sioux Falls is days away from opening up to traffic. The city expects the stretch between Cliff and Sycamore avenues will open next Friday. This comes as the South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved a Minnesota company’s $33-million dollar bid to build […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 10d

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Dog Tag Laws in South Dakota: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you assume South Dakota has one clean, statewide rule for dog tags, you’re in for a surprise. Dog tag laws in South Dakota are set almost entirely by cities and counties, not by a single state statute, so what’s required in Sioux Falls can look nothing like the rules in a rural county seat … This article, Dog Tag Laws in South Dakota: What Every Dog Owner Should Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Leaving a Dog in a Car in Maine: Rescue Rights, Fines, and Local Rules • Wolf-Dog Hybrid Laws in Tennessee: Permits, Confinement Rules, and Liability Explained • Alabama Dognapping Laws: How Dog Theft Charges and Penalties Actually Work

South Dakota · 10d

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Cliff Avenue road closure to be expected Friday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A road closure is happening on Cliff Avenue Friday, according to a Facebook post from the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, South Cliff Avenue will be closed between the southbound Interstate 229 on- and off-ramps and the Spencer Park Access Road.

Sioux Falls, SD · 10d

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Checking the lights on the Holideck tower

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A crew was outside the downtown KELOLAND studio Thursday to make sure a holiday tradition continues. Workers climbed the Holideck Tower to replace light bulbs and make sure the system is in order. KELOLAND traditionally lights up the tower on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The lights are on throughout the […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 10d

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South Dakota buries time capsule for 50 years

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Despite the rain, South Dakota celebrated its birthday on Monday by leaving a piece of history for future generations. The state’s America 250 Commission buried a time capsule at the battleship South Dakota Memorial in Sioux Falls on Monday, November 2, 2026.

South Dakota · 7d

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Lincoln County caps insurance on justice center at $30M

Lincoln County commissioners capped insurance on their new justice center at $30 million Thursday, accepting a potential rebuilding shortfall to save an estimated $19,000 annually. The Oct. 29 vote was 4-1, with Chair Tiffani Landeen opposed. The limit falls $9 million below the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance’s $39 million...

Lincoln County, SD · 10d

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South Dakota Landmarks to Turn Blue for World Diabetes Day Nov. 14

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Two South Dakota landmarks will be illuminated in blue Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, to recognize World Diabetes Day and support people living with diabetes. The South Dakota Diabetes Coalition says the Falls in Sioux Falls and the Brontosaurus statue at Dinosaur Park in Rapid...

South Dakota · 7d

South Dakota Searchlight

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Rehabilitation, reduction in repeat offenses will require ongoing investment, task force says

It would cost at least $1.9 million a year to begin addressing shortcomings in rehabilitation within South Dakota’s prison system, according to the consultants hired to assess the system and recommend fixes. That money’s needed to pay rehabilitation-focused staff members at a market rate, fund housing and transportation support for people after their release, and […]

South Dakota · 11d

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Speeds reduced on Hartford and Sioux Falls highways

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Starting next month, motorists driving in north Sioux Falls on SD 115 or in eastern Hartford on SD 38 likely will have to slow down a bit. The South Dakota Transportation Commission on Thursday adopted slower speed limits for stretches on those two highways. The current 55-mph zone on SD 115 […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 11d

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Next contract awarded for South Veterans Parkway

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A Minnesota business has been awarded the contract to build the next segment of South Veterans Parkway through Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Transportation Commission on Thursday approved giving the job to John Riley Construction Inc. of Morris, Minnesota. John Riley Construction submitted the lowest...

Sioux Falls, SD · 11d

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More Closures Coming To Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls

If you’ve traveled South Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls lately, you know how tough that construction is to navigate. Here's another challenge for ya.

Sioux Falls, SD · 13d

KELOLAND

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Flandreau community pledges to support each other

FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO) — Countless people filled the football stands as their candles shone bright as they came to honor the young lives lost and one who is currently hospitalized. “As we all endure everything these girls and they had touched so many lives. Our children, you know, I mean, to everybody in the community, […]

Flandreau, SD · 10d