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Sioux Falls' historic Cathedral District is looking back on 50 years of recognition
One of the oldest and most renowned places in the city along the Big Sioux River is the Cathedral District, the first historic district in not just Sioux Falls but in South Dakota. The neighborhood has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, making this year its 50th anniversary. ...
Sioux Falls reminds citizens of city code
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The warmer weather and the lack of snow means you might need to break out your lawnmowers earlier than in previous years. The city of Sioux Falls is reminding homeowners of city code and the importance of keeping up on yard work. Grass is...
11 Inmates Face Charges Related to an Uprising at South Dakota Prison
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Eleven inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary are facing charges in connection with disturbances last month at the prison in Sioux Falls, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Tuesday. “These were dangerous acts that injured two state correctional officers and caused significant damage to prison...
SD Department of Corrections announces offender death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - State prison offender Brian Gibbons has died, according to a release shared by the Department of Corrections on Tuesday. Gibbons, 47, passed away at a Sioux Falls hospital on Monday. He was serving a sentence for First-Degree Robbery from Brookings County at the...
Roy’zzz dispensary open on Louise in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A fifth medical marijuana dispensary has opened its doors in Sioux Falls, with Roy’zzz Premium Cannabis joining Genesis Farms, CannaCare, Flower Shop and East River Farms within the city limits. Located at 2520 S. Louise Ave, the business occupies the space which was...
Educator Jan Nicolay honored as she battles cancer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A group of teachers, students, friends and family gathered at Axtell Park School in Sioux Falls Wednesday afternoon to send a message to a long-time educator battling cancer in hospice care. Jan Nicolay could not be there, but they still wanted to honor her...
Former SF mayoral candidate faces aggravated assault charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A man who wants to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls is in the Minnehaha County jail, charged with aggravated assault and interfering with emergency communication. Court documents say 62-year-old David Zokaites attempted to strangle a woman and then tried to prevent her...
More rain expected in extended forecast
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — While it was dry Tuesday, rain will quickly come back and it will stick around. Since the last week of March, things have become more active in weather. And by the looks of it, that active pattern will continue. Since March 22, Sioux Falls...
We begin to watch the skies for more activity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There are a few hallmarks of springtime in KELOLAND: Windy weather, temperature swings, and the return of more active weather. We experienced the first two in March and even early April, but now the active side of spring is starting to come around. You...
Sioux Falls man arrested for robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A suspect has been arrested after a robbery in northern Sioux Falls early Tuesday morning. According to the Sioux Falls Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of N. Granite Ln at 3:45 a.m. on April 23 for an attempted robbery that had just occurred.
Showers and thunderstorms return by Thursday evening and continue into Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- The wind is once again going to be ramping back up for all of us tonight and heading into Thursday. Expect windy conditions for Thursday as rain begins to move in by Thursday evening and continue overnight into Friday. We’re going to have...
New elementary school making progress, name chosen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – On the northwest side of Sioux Falls, construction crews are working to build a new, 84,000 square foot elementary school. The name of the new school was announced Monday, April 23 and will be named after Cheyenne River tribal member and military veteran Marcella LeBeau.
‘It’ll be weird at first’; Diverging Diamond reaction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 41st Street diverging diamond construction is one step closer to being complete. Starting tomorrow, the traffic lanes will switch from the south side of the bridge to the north side. But after 2 years of construction, locals are in high anticipation to see...
Wind remains strong throughout the rest of the week with rain arriving by the end of the week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- While the wind is going to die down tonight, it’s going to be picking back up as we go throughout Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures will look to rebound back to the mid to upper 60s east and lower 70s to the west. We’re...
Fridays on the Plaza series returns
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Dakota News Now is bringing back its summer series of live music and food trucks with Fridays on the Plaza. Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dakota News Now will host musicians from across the region as they perform during the lunch hour in the 12th Street Plaza outside our studio in downtown Sioux Falls.
Still windy today; Rain and storms on the way later this week
We are starting the day with some nice sunrises across KELOLAND. While the weather will be cooler today for some, 60s will be common for highs under partly cloudy skies. This is a windy time of year and NW winds will increase again today. Sioux Falls will see winds of 20-40 mph. We do expect less wind tomorrow, but a returning SE wind will be likely on Thursday and Friday.
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