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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 · 7d

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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 · 4d

South Dakota Searchlight

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 · 8d

KELOLAND

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 […]

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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...

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We Are Sioux Falls

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 · 10d

KELOLAND

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 · 7d

KELOLAND

Spooky sights delight viewers around Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Christmas lights and displays are very popular, but now there’s a close second in Sioux Falls. Halloween display are getting more and more elaborate every year and there are several by McKennan Park that you have to see to believe. Carlee Greggor and her kids have never seen anything like […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 7d

dakotanewsnow.com

South Dakota landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s awareness

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Several South Dakota landmarks will shine teal Nov. 2 as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual Light the World in Teal campaign. Participating locations include Main Street Square and Holiday Hill Estates in Rapid City. The World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, Falls Park in Sioux Falls and Walnut Street in Yankton will also be lit up in teal.

South Dakota · 6d

sfsimplified.com

Election '26: Let's talk economic development

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 · 7d

KELOLAND TV

Corrections task force meets Thursday in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Recommendations about how to improve the rehabilitative efforts at South Dakota prisons will be shared Thursday at the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force meeting. The task force will not make any final action on Thursday, task force chairman Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen said at Thursday’s...

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Someone You Should Know: Brookings Halloween man

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Buck Burdick spent much of his life helping others. He retired five months ago, after twenty-seven years with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue. “It was an honor to jump on those trucks in Sioux Falls. It was an honor to have an opportunity to be a part of people’s lives on their worst day. It was an honor to live and eat and hang out with all the people I did for all those years,” said Buck.

KELOLAND

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. The DOT said […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 7d

meatingplace.com

Smithfield CEO Reiterates ‘Commitment’ to Billion-Dollar Project

Smithfield Foods remains undaunted in its plan to build a new major pork plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., despite a legal hurdle that arose this month in the local approval process, President and CEO Shane Smith said this week. A South Dakota Circuit Court judge on Oct. 1 ordered the...

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Sioux Falls unveils new mural celebrating Orpheum Theater’s history

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A new mural at the Orpheum Theater celebrates the venue’s history through ideas and artwork from local youth and residents. Designed by Sioux Falls native Jenae Porter, the mural, entitled “The Stage That Raised Us”, was installed in early October on the theater’s exterior north wall. The artwork features musical imagery and architectural patterns inspired by the 113-year-old theater.

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Does Sioux Falls Have Trick or Treating Rules For Little Ghosts?

Even the scariest monsters have to follow some Sioux Falls Halloween etiquette. You can't just go to someone's house whenever you want

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Ex-Tea Party leader pitches South Dakota as proving ground for independents

A key orchestrator of the Tea Party movement that sent a wave of fiscal hawk Republicans to Capitol Hill nearly two decades ago is now betting on independent candidates to confront runaway federal spending. And not the likes of elected officials unaffiliated with a political party who have earned reputations...

South Dakota · 9d

KELOLAND

PHOTOS: Halloween fun at Good Samaritan Sioux Falls Village

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Halloween spirit was in full swing at the Good Samaritan Sioux Falls Village. Staff and residents gathered for a special kind of photo-op Thursday afternoon inside a fully decorated room for the spooky occasion. Kelsey Hartka with Good Samaritan said she was inspired by social media and wanted to […]

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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...