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Everything you need to know about the graduation for Sioux Falls' public high schools
The Sioux Falls School District will see 1,693 seniors walk the graduation stage Sunday at the Sioux Falls Arena at 201 N. West Avenue. Here's a closer look at when each ceremony will take place, and what you need to know if you're watching from the stands: How many students are walking from each...
Commissioner, Sanford clinic director appointed as Sioux Falls' public health director
Mayor Paul TenHaken has appointed Joe Kippley as the city's next public health director, with the Sioux Falls City Council set to vote on the move next week. In a Wednesday morning press conference, TenHaken said Kippley was "very, very impressive to our hiring panel." He added Kippley's legal background and work in the healthcare sector would be a "tremendous benefit" to the city.
Sioux Falls barber has a plan to stay open
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls barber who was hoping to get an exemption to keep his barbershop business open on Minnesota Avenue has been denied. But Michael Specht says he’s not going down without a fight. The clock is ticking for barber Michael Specht. His...
People-Pleaser’s plight: How to put a pin in pleasing
We all want to be liked and valued by the people around us, even when the waters are rocky. Yet, sometimes, our actions can deviate from what is appropriate and become knee-jerk people-pleasing reactions, keeping the waters smooth at the expense of our mental state. Many people face it in...
Sioux Falls barber fears his career is going to be cut short
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Barbers are a dying breed, there aren’t many left. In fact, there are only six who are still licensed in Sioux Falls to cut hair. But one barber, who owns a shop on South Minnesota Avenue says the state is trying to shut him down.
Good Samaritan on crash response: ‘It’s literally Army training’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Scott Reardon of Sioux Falls says he found himself at the scene of a crash on Interstate 29 in the Sioux Falls area after a cement truck traveling just ahead of him went into the median on Tuesday. “The biggest thing I did in...
Sioux Falls councilors hope Mall Ave. parking ramp finds developer soon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It’s been five years to the day that the City of Sioux Falls terminated the agreement it had with a private developer at the Mall Avenue parking ramp. Since that time, the city has reopened the bidding process for developers to complete the project, but some city council members said Tuesday that potential developers have been quiet.
Class of 2024 seniors share why graduation is a momentous occasion, milestone for them
Graduation: It’s that special time of year when caps are tossed high, parties are thrown and students will walk the stage clad in ribbons, cords, caps and gowns to “Pomp and Circumstance." The Class of 2024 for the Sioux Falls School District will celebrate its rite of passage Sunday. But this momentous occasion culminating 13 years of K-12 education hasn’t looked or meant the same for every student. ...
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