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Business community called on to advocate for future of S.D. Air National Guard

A competitive process underway now through the Air Force could determine the future of a fighter fleet in Sioux Falls. Since the early 1990s, the South Dakota Air National Guard base in Sioux Falls has been home to the F-16 Fighting Falcon; however, the jet will start to be phased out in the next 10 to 15 years.

Sioux Falls, SD · 18h

Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

More Mountain Lions Spotted Near South Dakota Park & Small Town

South Dakota Rangers are urging residents to take precaution, especially when it comes to their pets

South Dakota · 12d

Argus Leader

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Construction season 2026 nears an end: 10 Sioux Falls updates to know

Numerous Sioux Falls Road projects are nearing completion as the 2026 road construction season comes to an end. Major roadways across the city have seen various levels of work completed by city and South Dakota Department of Transportation crews. Here is a list of 10 projects, five led by Sioux Falls and five joint efforts, as they currently stand, according to a Sioux Falls city press release. City construction updates Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway intersection: Pending weather, the Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway intersection is expected to reopen to traffic by Nov. 20. However, restoration work is ongoing and will continue into 2027. Thus far, the project has reconstructed and expanded roadways with new street lights, traffic signals, signage and pavement markings. This includes upgraded water, sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Work on a retaining wall is also complete, while most concrete paving along the west side of Arrowhead Parkway and the southbound lanes of Veterans Parkway is complete. Crews are still installing median concrete and sidewalk. Additionally, a pedestrian underpass is nearing completion. Minnesota Avenue: The Minnesota Avenue reconstruction project from Second Street to Eighth Street is nearing completion. The release notes that the contractor is working to

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

KELOLAND

Incoming county commissioner makes history, again

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — One of the newly elected members of the Minnehaha County Commission is carrying on a family tradition of being a political trailblazer. Kenny Anderson, Jr. received the most votes on Election Day among the five candidates running for three seats on the commission. According to the South Dakota African American […]

Minnehaha County, SD · 4d

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Sioux Falls to host major Midwest studies conference

This is a paid piece from the Augustana University Center for Western Studies. Simplified: The Midwest tends to slip through the cracks when people talk politics, art, history and culture. The Lost Region Recovery Project is looking to buck that trend by bringing nationally recognized scholars together for three days of conversation in Sioux Falls later this month.

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

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Lincoln County rejects 35 ballots for lack of stamps, but outcome unaffected

Lincoln County rejected 30 Beresford-area voters’ ballots on Thursday from the Nov. 3 election because poll workers failed to stamp them. Lincoln County Auditor Sheri Lund reported the error during Thursday’s canvass. Precinct 26 covers Brooklyn Township, Pleasant Township and the Lincoln County portion of Beresford. The county...

Lincoln County, SD · 3d

KELOLAND

3 SD towns still without driver’s license stations

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been at least eight months since the driver’s license exam station in Milbank was temporarily closed. Residents in the area are curious, said city administrator Steve Pendergrass. “We’re getting two to five calls a day from people asking if it’s open,” Pendergrass said. The Milbank station and the stations […]

Milbank, SD · 3d

KELOLAND

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Trees find new home in Southeastern SF

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Crews were out planting trees in Southeastern Sioux Falls today. KELOLAND News captured this video from a drainage area near 41st Street and Southeastern Avenue. The city’s urban forestry specialist says planting trees is one of the things that is done when improving areas. A sidewalk will be poured in the […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

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Downtown Sioux Falls Parking Rates Set To Climb In The New Year

Meter rates downtown climb toward 2 dollars an hour, starting with 1.75 next year along Phillips Avenue and at ramps taking cards.

Sioux Falls, SD · 4d

hoodline.com

Minnesota Regulators Approve Magellan Pipeline Near Sacred Pipestone Site, 4-1

Minnesota utility regulators voted to grant a permit allowing the Magellan pipeline to reopen near Pipestone National Monument, a decision that drew objections from tribal members who packed a hearing room and an overflow room in St. Paul. Public Utilities Commission members voted 4-1 to grant the permit, with Commissioner Audrey Partridge casting the lone vote against it.

Minnesota · 4d

siouxfallschamber.com

Chamber Advocate: 2026 General Election Recap

South Dakota and the entire nation held general elections on Nov. 3. The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Public Policy team wanted to provide an update on how things look at the state and local levels following the 2026 general election. There were also four statewide ballot measures considered.

South Dakota · 3d

KELOLAND

Sioux Falls roadwork nears seasonal finish

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several road construction projects in and around Sioux Falls are expected to wrap up for the season, with major work at the intersection of Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway set to reopen before winter. During a media briefing Wednesday, Public Works Department Principal Engineer Brad Ludens said the contractor at […]

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Keratoconus treatment options in Sioux Falls: What to know about Epioxa, modern care

This piece is sponsored by Vance Thompson Vision. If your glasses or contact lens prescription keeps changing and your vision still doesn’t feel right, it could be a sign of keratoconus. Treatment for this progressive eye condition, which often starts when you’re in your teens or early 20s, has changed a lot in recent years.

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South Dakota Searchlight

Democrats gain seats in South Dakota Legislature for the first time since 2008

No Democrat won a statewide race Tuesday in South Dakota, but the party picked up four seats in the Legislature. Nationally, Democrats racked up historic gains. They retook control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and scored major state-level wins, including the governorship in Texas for the first time since 1994 and Iowa […]

South Dakota · 5d

South Dakota News Watch

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'Citizen warriors' form backbone of South Dakota National Guard

In advance of the federal Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, News Watch spoke with the leader of the South Dakota National Guard about its evolving mission, its personnel and the attempt to bring a new fighter jet to Sioux Falls. Content Director. 605-937-9398. bart.pfankuch@sdnewswatch.org. Maj. Gen. Mark Morrell...

South Dakota · 4d

KELOLAND

Memo: Minnehaha County had ‘very successful election’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson said the county held a “very successful election” in her memo to the county commission that recommends it certify the results. Anderson said overall voter turnout for the county was 49% (48.8%). The last midterm election in 2022 had a 58% (57.7%) voter turnout. There […]

Minnehaha County, SD · 3d

KELOLAND

Cliff Avenue interchange progress ‘like a dream come true’

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The orange cones will soon be exiting a major road construction project in Sioux Falls. The City says that all lanes of traffic and ramps at the Cliff Avenue I-229 interchange will be open starting November 20th. Drivers are excited about the latest milestone in this nearly $50-million project. Kathy […]

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Two South Dakota students named U.S. Presidential Scholars

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two South Dakota students are being recognized among the nation’s top high school scholars. Emma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, the South Dakota Department of Education announced. The honor is considered one...

Sioux Falls, SD · 6d

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The Future of Sioux Falls’ Skies: The Push for the F-35

Currently, there is a coordinated effort between the South Dakota Air National Guard, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and many other partners to make Sioux Falls the future site of the F-35 Lightning II fighter. For the past few decades, Sioux Falls has been home to the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and we have enjoyed its presence in our skies during that time. However, the F-16 will begin being phased out over the next 10-15 years, and the F-35 is the clear replacement for our aging fighter wing here in Sioux Falls.