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Sioux Falls facility takes shape as CJ Schwan’s builds for the future

A major new food manufacturing operation is taking shape in northwest Sioux Falls, with CJ Schwan’s moving toward the opening of a nearly 400,000-square-foot production facility in Foundation Park in 2027. CJ Schwan’s is a leading U.S.-based food company with trusted brands like Red Baron® pizza, bibigo™ and Edwards®...

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State Volleyball fields are set in Classes A and B after Tuesday night

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Last night was a busy one if SODAK 16 Volleyball for Class A and B... AA is tomorrow night. Madelynn Henry led #2 Dell Rapids in Class A to a sweep of Todd County and another trip to the State tournament in Sioux Falls next week.

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KELOLAND

State board OKs first ‘New Frontiers’ tax refunds

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls biological research company will be receiving the first refunds of state sales taxes under a previously unused South Dakota economic-development program that’s been in effect since 2016. The South Dakota Economic Development Board this week approved a New Frontiers grant for OmegaQuant Analytics, which operates in a building […]

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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...

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Bank with Sioux Falls presence to expand into Texas through acquisition

First International Bank & Trust, which has a growing presence in Sioux Falls, plans to expand into Texas through the acquisition of a Dallas-based bank. The North Dakota-based bank announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Bank, which has $650 million in assets. Following...

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Winter closet refresh with EmBe

Thrift shoppers can once again refresh their wardrobes with EmBe's closet sale in Sioux Falls.

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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...

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Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox Commends Refuge Review, Backs Its Direction for the National Wildlife Refuge System

Maddox, a Boone and Crockett Club Professional Member, supports the review’s focus on hands-on habitat management, field-based staff and the role of hunting and fishing in the Refuge mission. Sioux Falls, South Dakota — Silencer Central founder and CEO Brandon Maddox commends the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for...

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Butterfly House & Aquarium announces series of farewell events ahead of Sertoma Park closing

The Butterfly House & Aquarium will hold a series of special events through the end of the year as it prepares to close at Sertoma Park on Jan. 3. Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium is wrapping up construction of the new butterfly garden at the Great Plains Zoo. The farewell...

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Senior Day Showdown Against Wildcats Up Next for Viking Football

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana football team is set to close out the regular season with a 1:05 p.m. kickoff against Wayne State for Senior Day. Live audio (free) and video ($) of the game can be followed on GoAugie.com/Live and the GoAugie app. New for the 2026...

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Grace and power: Brookings aerialists taking the stage in Sioux Falls

BROOKINGS — When you watch aerialists perform their routines, you see their gracefulness, fluidity and power on full display, but what isn’t as evident is the sheer amount of work that each athlete puts in to create that perfect performance. This weekend, 10 aerialists from Brookings-based Monarch Aerial...

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Softball Inks Five on National Signing Day

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – First-year Augustana softball head coach Colleen Powers is set to welcome five new Vikings to the program as Sonia Deckert, Ellie Peterson, Chloe Postma, Anna Price and Charli Raymond are set to join for the 2028 season. Sonia Deckert | IF/UTL | Dolton, S.D. |...

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Reitmeier Adds Seven to 2026 Signing Class

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana wrestling head coach Jason Reitmeier announced the signing of 7 athletes for the incoming 2026-27 class. Coach Reitmeier on the class: "We are very excited about this class! Coach Carroll, Coach Larson, and Coach Ramberg worked extremely hard to get young men with great attitudes, who put a lot of effort into their wrestling and school, and who are good people. We also found young men who excel in all styles of wrestling and enjoy year-round competition. These young men fit the Augustana student-athlete profile: great athletes and exceptional students. We are excited to get these men into the room next fall."

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Sioux Falls Women's Basketball Announces Addition of Two Future Cougars

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – University of Sioux Falls Women's Basketball Head Coach Travis Traphagen has announced the addition of two student-athletes to the Cougar family as part of the 2027 recruiting class. Joining the program are Addison Heinje (Wilmot, S.D.) and Ava Litecky (Blaine, Minn.), who will begin their collegiate careers at USF in the fall of 2027.

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USF Women's Golf Announces Two Signees for 2027–28 Recruiting Class

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A pair of accomplished multi-sport athletes will bring their talents to the University of Sioux Falls Women's Golf program as Head Coach Wade Merry welcomes Claire Meyer of Worthington, Minnesota, and Mia Larson of Mitchell, South Dakota, to the Cougars' 2027–28 recruiting class. Both signees have built impressive résumés through high school and junior golf competition while excelling in the classroom.

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Furniture Mission celebrating one year at new location

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A local nonprofit is marking a milestone. The Furniture Mission’s location changed last November, but its objective did not. “We are in the realm of furnishing homes free of charge,” The Furniture Mission Development Director Makenzie Stensrud, said. The Furniture Mission provides...

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Men’s Basketball Season Set to Begin at NSIC/GAC Challenge

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The 2026-27 regular season will kick off for the Augustana men's basketball team at the upcoming NSIC/GAC Challenge in Little Rock, Ark. with a pair of neutral site games. Friday's tip-off will mark the official season opener in a 1 p.m. contest against Arkansas-Monticello before a 3 p.m. game on Saturday against Ouachita Baptist will conclude the opening weekend.

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Southeast Tech receives $400k donation for homebuilding lab

The money will go toward the Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab, which will focus on students pursuing careers in construction.