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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...

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Developer says Sioux Falls data center could bring in $10.6M in annual state revenue

A California-based developer is continuing to his fast effort to bring a 500-megawatt hyperscale data center to Sioux Falls. To ease tension surrounding the controversial project, the developer spoke during a Sioux Falls Regulatory Oversight Committee meeting Monday night at Carnegie Hall downtown. “We never suggested that development shouldn't happen without oversight,” said Gemini Capital founder Michael Anvar. “We spent much of 2025 going through that extensive process with the city, and we incorporated many recommendations that came out of that. We believe Sioux Falls can protect its residents and remain attractive for substantial and private investment.” Anvar and Gemini Capital are behind Gemini Data Center SD LLC, which is proposing the data center project in Sioux Falls. Anvar confirmed that his real estate firm is not related to Google’s AI platform, which shares the same name.Anvar also confirmed that the site does not have an end user – the company that will ultimately operate the data center – though prospective end users are being explored. A final design will not be complete until an end user is selected. “Our role as the developer is to bring an experienced operator to the site,” Anvar said. “When there is a signed

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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 · 23h

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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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Republicans Get More Backing for Amendment L/60% Threshold in Smaller Counties; Larger Counties Like Majority Rule

Voters’ rejection of Amendment L at the polls last week was the third time in eight years that Republican legislators’ attempts to require than a simple majority to pass certain ballot measures has failed. In 2018, the Republican Legislature offered Amendment X (2018 SJR 1), which would have...

Sioux Falls, SD · 17h

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Sioux Falls offering neighborhood groups up to $15,000 for community projects

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Registered neighborhood associations in Sioux Falls can now apply for up to $15,000 from the city to fund projects that improve their neighborhoods. The city’s 2027 Neighborhood Project Grant Program pays for neighborhood improvements, community activities, and other projects that enhance quality of...

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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 […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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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...

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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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Two veterans receive vehicles through Keys to Progress program

HARRISBURG, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two veterans received vehicles Tuesday through the Keys to Progress program, which is helping them get back on the road. Andre McDavid has relied on a bicycle to get around Sioux Falls, where transportation is available but limited. A car means more opportunities to work and get where he needs to go.

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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 · 1d

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 […]

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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 · 4d

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 […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

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District 25 voters elect three new lawmakers to serve in Pierre

While official canvasses of last week’s general election are still being completed, unofficial results leave little doubt about who will be representing Moody County and District 25 in Pierre for the next two years. And for the first time in several years, we’ll will have an entirely new delegation...

Moody County, SD · 3d

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Colman voters choose to keep city-owned electric system

After more than a year of discussion, public meetings and debate over the future of Colman’s municipal electric utility, voters have overwhelmingly decided they want the system to remain in city hands. According to unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election, 202 residents voted against selling the city’s electric...

Colman, SD · 3d

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Veterans Can Eat Free at Sioux Falls Restaurants on Veterans Day

A meal can never be enough for those who gave up their life for our freedoms today. Thank you to all of the men and women who fought and are continuing to fight for our country and freedom!

Sioux Falls, SD · 4d

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Lane Closures At 26th Street And Marion Road Start Wednesday In Sioux Falls

Heads up, westside drivers: 26th and Marion gets lane closures and no left turns starting Wednesday morning. One through lane stays open each way.

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Sioux Falls Scheels Shares Emotional Tribute To Local Veterans

Here's to the Sioux Empire veterans who make this country great and to the ones we'll never forget