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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Visits Mitchell’s Corn Palace on Journey to Washington | Gallery

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stopped outside the World’s Only Corn Palace on Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing a national holiday tradition to Mitchell. Mayor Jordan Hansen addressed the crowd during the tree’s visit, a stop on its cross-country journey to Washington, D.C.

Mitchell, SD · 1d

KELOLAND

Oldham-Ramona-Rutland superintendent calls for unity after election

RUTLAND, S.D. (KELO)– After voters in the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland (ORR) school district decided for the second time to keep the school open, the district superintendent, Dan Baldwin, is now calling for unity. According to the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District, the unofficial results that came in for the polls were: This vote means the dissolution plan fails, and […]

Rutland, SD · 2d

dakotanewsnow.com

South Dakota Dept. of Corrections announces death of inmate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced on Thursday that state prison offender Shawn Albrecht had died. Albrecht, 38, passed away while on comfort care status in a Sioux Falls hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. At the time of his death, he was...

South Dakota · 3d

nwestiowa.com

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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

South Dakota Searchlight

Sioux Falls Democrat seeks recount in state Senate race

One of the five losing South Dakota legislative candidates with a race close enough for a recount has asked for one. Democrat Aaron Matson filed a recount request Thursday afternoon. The deadline to file for a recount is three days after the state canvass of election results. The canvass took place Tuesday. Matson lost the […]

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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...

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

dakotanewsnow.com

Historic neighborhood improves safety through new crosswalk

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Neighborhood associations build community and organize efforts to improve the area where you live. A historic Sioux Falls neighborhood recently received a grant from the city for a much-needed project. From the sunken gardens to the bandshell, McKennan Park is a Sioux Falls...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

KELOLAND

Lower speed zones OK’d for Hartford, Sioux Falls roads

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Motorists traveling on two South Dakota highways in the Sioux Falls and Hartford areas of Minnehaha County will soon face lower speed limits. The Legislature’s Rules Review Committee on Thursday gave final clearance to changes affecting stretches of SD 38 and SD 115. The current 55-mph zone on SD 115 / […]

dakotafreepress.com

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...

KELOLAND

Sioux Falls temporary lane closure on Minnesota Avenue

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls can expect a lane closure on Minnesota Avenue on Saturday. According to a news release from the City of Sioux Falls, beginning Saturday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. northbound traffic on Minnesota Avenue between Second Street and Eighth Street will be detoured to allow crews to pave […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 19h

KELOLAND TV

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...

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 · 2d

dakotanewsnow.com

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 · 2d

moodycountyenterprise.com

Budgets $125,000 to tear down remaining elevator

One of the last iconic remnants of Flandreau’s old elevator complex may soon be coming down. The Flandreau City Council this past week included $125,000 in its proposed 2027 budget for demolition of the remaining Duncan elevator buildings, which have helped define the skyline for generations. For decades, the...

Flandreau, SD · 3d

siouxfallslive.com

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...

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

KELOLAND

Former DSS secretary to lead Glory House

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The former cabinet secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services is now headed to a new role as president of the Glory House. A social media post announced the appointment via a decision by the Glory House Board of Directors. Matt Althoff will lead as president and chief executive […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 19h

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 […]

South Dakota · 3d

thedakotascout.com

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Smithfield starts neighborhood outreach after judge's critique

Smithfield Foods will meet with would-be neighbors of its proposed $1.3 billion pork processing plant in Sioux Falls later this month. The Nov. 19 meeting will give residents an opportunity to ask questions of company representatives as Smithfield works to advance plans to replace its century-old downtown Sioux Falls plant with a new facility on the city’s northwest side.

Sioux Falls, SD · 4d

Argus Leader

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

Sioux Falls, SD · 4d

dakotanewsnow.com

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...