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Rapid City, Flandreau airports will receive state funding

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Public airports at Rapid City and Flandreau will get some financial assistance from the South Dakota state government for their latest projects, but Watertown Regional Airport won't. The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission on Thursday declined for a second time to provide any state funding for Watertown's...

Flandreau, SD · 22d

siouxfallschamber.com

partner publisher · 8.9K followers

Community Leaders Join Chamber Board of Directors

As directed by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce bylaws, each year five individuals are nominated to serve three-year terms on the board of directors. A nominating committee is formed to identify and recruit the new board members, who are then reviewed and approved by the current board. The following Chamber members have been elected and will begin their terms of service Oct. 1, 2026: Dr. Cory Clasemann, Southeast Technical College; Joni Ekstrum, South Dakota Biotech; Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central; Andy Munce, Sanford Health; and Karlie Thiesse, Marsh Agency.

Sioux Falls, SD · 22d

Argus Leader

Kacey Musgraves mocks former SD Gov. Kristi Noem in viral retort

Former South Dakota Gov. and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ignited another Texas-related controversy this week by criticizing country music star Kacey Musgraves via social media for hosting Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico at a recent concert in Dallas. In a viral retort, Musgraves responded that Noem was barking up the wrong tree. More: Kacey Musgraves shades Kristi Noem with dog shooting reference The exchange began after Talarico shared photos from Musgraves' show on Saturday at American Airlines Center, thanking the Texas-born singer for inviting him. The appearance drew a response from Noem , who has publicly backed Republican candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. More: Kristi Noem's husband responds to divorce filings, shares what's next “I’ll take @ellalangleymsic over Kacey Musgraves any day,” Noem wrote on X. “And if I’m choosin’ Texas, I’ll take Ken Paxton over James Talarico.” Ella Langley, another American country music singer-songwriter from Alabama, also appeared to untag herself from Noem’s post. Musgraves responded hours later with a pointed reference to one of Noem's most controversial moments before her appointment and firing as DHS secretary. “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would

South Dakota · 23d

siouxfalls.business

Expanded downtown Business Improvement District unanimously approved

More properties will be contributing to the Business Improvement District in downtown Sioux Falls. The City Council unanimously approved the inclusion of industrial and purely multifamily properties in the BID at its Wednesday meeting. That removes 21 properties that were put under an exemption years ago and will generate an...

Sioux Falls, SD · 22d

dakotanewsnow.com

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Governor Rhoden to attend Freeman Regional Health Services groundbreaking

FREEMAN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Freeman Regional Health Services is preparing to break ground on a new hospital and clinic campus next week, and Governor Larry Rhoden plans to be in attendance as a keynote speaker. Officials say the current facility in Freeman, which was built back in 1952,...

Freeman, SD · 21d

South Dakota News Watch

Local and legislative elections to watch this November

The South Dakota Legislature will see an Independent for the first time in over a decade, and school districts will vote on millions of dollars in bonds. Ballots statewide for the Nov. 3 South Dakota general election include candidates for governor, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, several executive offices and four ballot measures.

South Dakota · 21d

KELOLAND

City council member surprised by Smithfield ruling

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — We’re hearing for the first time from Sioux Falls city council members about a judge’s ruling overturning a conditional use permit that would have paved the way for Smithfield’s move to Foundation Park. At least one council member says he was surprised by the judge siding with landowners who claimed […]

dakotanewsnow.com

Travel Alert: Lane closures on West 41st Street begin Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced that a series of lane closures along West 41st Street is set to begin on Thursday, October 15. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in the area and to consider alternate routes. West 41st Street...

KELOLAND

2026 SD Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame inductee announced

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sturgis-born band that’s performed hundreds of shows has been named the 2026 inductee to the South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame. Judd Hoos is the 2026 inductee, according to a press release from a founder of the band, Shane Funk. The release from Funk gives the history […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 24d

siouxfalls.business

Accounting major turned orthodontist returns to provide care in hometown

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Lauren Witte, an orthodontist at Barrow Orthodontics. I grew up in Sioux Falls and have always known it is where I wanted to end up. I have lived in a number of cities and states while pursuing and completing my education, but Sioux Falls was always home. I made incredible friends in the places I lived in throughout my education but lived far enough away that I could only see my family a few times out of the year. This reemphasized the value I hold in living close to my loved ones. I am incredibly blessed to have grown up in a city as fantastic as Sioux Falls and am beyond thrilled to be back to continue building my life in such a great community.

Sioux Falls, SD · 24d

KELOLAND

Smithfield: Company will re-apply for permit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND News asked Smithfield Foods if it plans to re-apply for a conditional use permit to build a proposed new facility in Foundation Park. The company responded on Wednesday. “We plan to reapply. We have no additional comment beyond that,” a company spokesman said in an email statement. The city […]

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The Daily Slice: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Daily Slice, your Black Hills news podcast in under 10 minutes. Delivered every morning Monday-Friday at homesliceaudio.com/dailyslice. Meade County Approves Property Tax Credit for Homeowners. STURGIS, S.D. — Meade County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing a property tax credit for owner-occupied homes under South Dakota Senate Bill 96....

Rapid City, SD · 23d

dakotanewsnow.com

Active Generations offering raking services to those in need with Rake the Town

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Fall yardwork can be a challenge for some older adults and people with disabilities. Active Generations’ Rake the Town program connects them with volunteers who can help prepare their yards for winter. Brianna Rykhus with Active Generations joined Dakota News Now with...

dakotanewsnow.com

Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Katherine Ann Frank

Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank.

Minnehaha County, SD · 23d

dakotanewsnow.com

Gov. Rhoden speaks on ‘Give Me Five’ program

Governor Rhoden said it’s an exciting time for those wanting to buy their first home and that he’s optimistic about the number of affordable housing projects going up across the state right now.

Sioux Falls, SD · 22d

thehoodmagazine.com

Indoor Halloween Events in the Sioux Falls Area

Posted by thehoodmagazine | Halloween, Top Feature 1, Things to Do, Events, Family, Local Families | 0. Halloween in Sioux Falls can be a little unpredictable weather-wise. One year you might be trick-or-treating in a T-shirt, and the next you’re trying to fit a winter coat over those carefully planned costumes!

siouxfalls.business

Mayor names new Parks and Recreation director

Mayor Christine Erickson has promoted the assistant director of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation to the department’s director. Brett Kollars had been serving in the role as interim director since April and has more than a decade of experience in public health, management and strategic planning. “Brett has demonstrated...

Sioux Falls, SD · 24d

KELOLAND

Rapid City, Flandreau airports will receive state funding

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Public airports at Rapid City and Flandreau will get some financial assistance from the South Dakota state government for their latest projects, but Watertown Regional Airport won’t. The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission on Thursday declined for a second time to provide any state funding for Watertown’s latest project. Watertown has received […]

Flandreau, SD · 22d

KELOLAND