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Throwback Thursday: History of the Milwaukee Freight Depot
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A historic building built in 1894 as a freight depot remains a hub of innovation as a coworking and event space for Startup Sioux Falls. Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast and Amos Beulow with Startup Sioux Falls joined us in the studio to share a piece of Sioux Falls railroad history on 6th and Phillips in downtown Sioux Falls.
Bulls, BBQ, and family fun at the apple orchard
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An outdoor rodeo is not out of the ordinary, but the location of this weekend’s Bulls & BBQ is a bit unusual. Apple picking season is still months away, but Country Apple Orchard in Harrisburg is branching out, set to host Bulls & BBQ.
Sioux Falls Police Department looks ahead at summer events
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. This summer, to open avenues for connection within the community, the Sioux Falls Police Department is opening a hydrant or two. And they're also meeting community members at coffee shops, donut shops and in their neighborhoods. The department has...
Eleven inmates charged in South Dakota prison disturbance enter not guilty pleas
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Eleven inmates at the South Dakota State Penitentiary have entered their pleas in connection with a prison disturbance that occurred in March. All eleven inmates pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a combined 18 felony charges. The charges include aggravated assault, simple assault, damage to prison property,...
Fatal Vermillion shooting; Noem banned from 7th reservation; New SF public health director named
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, May 16. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go for everything you need to know in news and weather. One person is dead after a shooting in Vermillion Tuesday night. Governor Kristi Noem is officially banned from a 7th reservation.
Levitt at the Falls to expand venue thanks to lead gift
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An expansion is coming for the Levitt Shell in downtown Sioux Falls, thanks to a gift from Dick and Kathy Sweetman. The gift will come through the Sweetmans’ Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation fund. “Since our first summer concert season in 2019,...
From California dreaming to Sioux Falls success, how a couple's move led to a new business
Business owners and spouses Bob and Jenna Harris moved from San Diego, California, to Sioux Falls in the summer of 2022 in search of open spaces, a community where they could put down roots and a slower pace of life. The pair recently became the new owners of the Sioux...
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...
South Dakota boys tennis: Lincoln wins 10th consecutive state championship
Lincoln continued its dominant showing at this year’s Class AA state tournament, winning its 10th consecutive state championship. They defeated O’Gorman, the runner’s up, by 127.5 points. The Patriots scored 555.5 points total. Lincoln won four of the six singles flights and two of the three doubles...
USD hurdler qualifies for 2024 Olympic Trials
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — “If you would have told me in high school, I guess that I’d be at where I am now, I definitely would not believe you,” USD Track and Field athlete Jacy Pulse said about her Division I track career. “I didn’t have the best freshman year. I had a hamstring injury, and I was struggling with some knee problems as well throughout those early years,”
The give-and-take of compliments
In a society where we’re all putting ourselves on display, be it on TV, social media, or even in everyday interactions, compliments can be hard to give and receive. For example, if you’re an avid shopper, you’ve likely heard “I love your shirt!” and more than likely quickly deflected the compliment and started listing where you got it, how much you paid for it, and what may be wrong with the shirt.
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