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Country Apple Orchard opens for pumpkin season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Country Apple Orchard near Harrisburg welcomes the public to its fields for a pumpkin picking season. “Struggling with all the farmers the last couple of weeks with all the rain we got, so we’re fighting some mud to get everything out of the field right now. But the pumpkins are looking good coming out.”
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USD Sales Center aimed at training next generation of sales leaders
The University of South Dakota has opened a new Sales Center in the Beacom School of Business that campus leaders say will train the next generation and shape the future of sales leadership. It’s the only public university in South Dakota with a Sales Center or sales certificates, dean Klaus Beckmann said. USD announced the Sales Center in December 2025 and cut the ribbon on the space Friday during the university’s homecoming festivities. The Sales Center is “part of our mission to develop future business leaders and meet regional business needs to foster growth in South Dakota and the region,” Beckmann said, adding the school is “always looking to stay abreast of industry needs and implement a curriculum that makes students the best fit for jobs.” More: How to celebrate SDSU, USD, Augie homecomings in 2026 This fall, USD started offering both an undergraduate and graduate certificate in sales that covers the technical expertise and human skills needed to excel in professional selling, as well as time management, resilience and emotional intelligence, according to USD’s website . Certificate courses also cover sales methodologies, customer relationship management software, business competencies, negotiation, communication and strategic relationship management. The certificates are open to
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Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city
Circuit Judge Ann Hoffman sides with nearby homeowners, cites "irregular authority" in Sioux Falls City Council's approval despite not complying with ordinances and strategic plan. Reporter/Report for America Corps Member. 605-531-7382. molly.wetsch@sdnewswatch.org. A judge ruled in favor of rural residents and against the Sioux Falls City Council in a case...
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September brings below-average building month in Sioux Falls
Building activity slowed in Sioux Falls in September, according to monthly permit data from the city. The city issued just over $90 million in new permits, bringing the total through the third quarter to $796.9 million, compared with $1 billion a year ago and $801 million two years ago. “The...
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Brandon newspaper owner reacts to Argus Leader sale
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — A local newspaper publisher sees the sale of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader as a positive move for a print industry that’s struggled with rising production costs while trying to keep up with competition from online platforms. We learned this week that Lee Enterprises, the owner of the Rapid City […]
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Panther Premier Print acquires longtime flag specialist Maximum Promotions
Sioux Falls-based Panther Premier Print has acquired longtime Sioux Falls-based Maximum Promotions, which specializes in flag and flagpole sales and service, along with custom applique banners. Maximum Promotions owner Mark Nelsen founded the business more than 40 years ago. The acquisition pairs its expertise in flags and flagpole sales and...
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Judge rules for landowners in Smithfield lawsuit
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Heritage Bank rebrands downtown Sioux Falls location as Physician Bank
Heritage Bank NA has changed the name of its downtown Sioux Falls location to Physician Bank. The move establishes the office at 140 N. Phillips Ave. as the headquarters of the national banking division dedicated exclusively to physicians and medical professionals. “More than a name change, the transition marks the...
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Building that houses Mexican restaurant up for sale
The owner of the building that houses a Mexican restaurant on South Minnesota Avenue has listed the property for sale. Sioux City-based Jim’s Burgers bought the former KFC location at 1200 S. Minnesota Ave., and the restaurant opened in 2016. It closed just over a year later. Since then,...
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Rising fuel prices impacting food banks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — According to Triple A, diesel prices in South Dakota are $6.06 a gallon. A year ago, it was $3.36 a gallon. Regular gas is at $4.28. A year ago, it was under three dollars. Those prices are impacting nonprofits that aim to help people in need. As everyday life becomes […]
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Innovative approaches advance as South Dakota’s housing affordability edge narrows
The massive structure is so eye-catching that it’s beginning to serve as a landmark for pilots flying into the nearby Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Inside the 100-by-1,000-foot hoop-like structure, the first homes in the new Harvest Hills development are starting to take shape using an approach not just unique to Sioux Falls but also nationwide, managing partner Allen Gordon said.
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Gated 37-acre estate offers private haven for nature lovers
This Executive Home is sponsored by The Tony Ratchford Group. A nature lover’s dream awaits on the north edge of Sioux Falls, where privacy, self-sufficiency and luxury living come together on 37 fully fenced acres. Located at 8800 N. Kiwanis Ave., this five-bedroom, eight-bath home offers 10,200 square feet...
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Toppers Pizza reopens under corporate ownership
The late-night pizza shop Toppers Pizza has reopened after an almost monthlong closure. The takeout and delivery shop at 817 S. Minnesota Ave. closed Sept. 4. A sign posted on the door read: “We apologize we are temporarily closed due to our computers being down. Sorry for any inconvenience.”
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Mortgage banker details ‘endless list’ of reasons to grow career, life in Sioux Falls
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Isabella Barbee, a mortgage banker at Plains Commerce Bank. I was born and raised between Sioux Falls and Hartford, South Dakota. While earning my business degree from the University of South Dakota, I had the opportunity to finish my education in Arizona, California and Hawaii — an experience I couldn’t pass up. After graduation, my now-husband asked me to move back home. Since most of my family lives in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area, it was an easy decision. Sioux Falls is an incredible place to build a life. It’s a community where you can raise a family, invest in your future and create a life you’re truly proud of.
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Argus Leader, newspapers in Aberdeen, Watertown have new owner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Lee Enterprises will now own the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, the Aberdeen American News (including the Farm Forum), and the Watertown Public Opinion in agreement with USA TODAY Inc., the two companies said in a Monday news release. As part of the agreement, Lee...