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$69-million budget surplus for South Dakota
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- It started off as a tough year, but South Dakota finished the just-completed budget year with a $69-million surplus. Sales tax revenues lagged for the first half of last year, but ramped up at the mid-way point, generating $30-million in revenue above estimates. State agencies also reverted $...
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$15-million settlement with gaming platform
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has reached a $15-million settlement with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform. It will protect children from online threats and enhance the state's educational system, with millions of dollars going to public and non-profit after-s...
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Another drug conviction for large-scale meth operation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Methamphetamine dealers would be wise to cross off South Dakota from their list of distribution points. That's the advice of U-S Attorney Ron Parsons, whose office won another conviction against a California distributor who sold meth to a co-conspirator, who distributed the illegal drugs ...
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Raffle to support wildlife habitat
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a chance to win a Can-Am Defender...while working to restore wildlife habitat in South Dakota. The 'Defender for Habitat Raffle' is a joint effort by 2nd Century Habitat Fund, the state GF & P, Can-Am and the outdoor industry. Dog Kennels, YETI gear and other items are being added to...
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Sanaa's benefit event beats expectations
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A downtown Sioux Falls Sunday morning benefit for storm victims in Highmore turned out to be bigger than expected. The fundraiser at Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean restaurant had to open early when lines began to form outside. Owner Sanaa Abourezk says she was heartbroken to see a brand n...
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Another drug conviction for large-scale meth operation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Methamphetamine dealers would be wise to cross off South Dakota from their list of distribution points. That's the advice of U-S Attorney Ron Parsons, whose office won another conviction against a California distributor who sold meth to a co-conspirator, who distributed the illegal drugs ...
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Sanaa's benefit event beats expectations
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A downtown Sioux Falls Sunday morning benefit for storm victims in Highmore turned out to be bigger than expected. The fundraiser at Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean restaurant had to open early when lines began to form outside. Owner Sanaa Abourezk says she was heartbroken to see a brand n...
4h ago

Brookings Summer Arts Festival set to open
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Things are beginning to take shape for the 55th annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival at Pioneer Park. Booths and tents are popping up as vendors from 12 states are participating in this weekend's event. Artists are competing in 16 categories this year.
Jul 10, 2026

U-S Attorney's Office takes down another defendant in large scale drug operation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "The dominoes keep crashing down on a crooked drug trafficking organization." Those words from U-S Attorney Ron Parsons as an Arizona man was convicted of distributing meth and fentanyl in a Sioux Falls trial this week. 58-year old John Roth of Glendale, Arizona faces up to lif...
Jul 10, 2026
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Recount board confirms Christine Erickson's 4-vote win in Mayor's race
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "This is our third win. We're excited to get to work, and I intend to be the next Mayor of Sioux Falls." Those were the words from Mayor-Elect Christine Erickson Thursday night, shortly after a recount board confirmed her 4-vote win over Jamie Smith. Smith has refused to conce...
Jul 10, 2026
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Stampede going for Clark Cup Championship
MUSKEGON, MI (KELO.com) -- The Sioux falls Stampede Hockey Club go for it all Friday night. They're in Muskegon taking on the Lumberjacks in Game 3 of the Clark Cup Championship Finals. They have a 2 games to none lead in the 5-game series, and could make it a clean sweep.
May 22, 2026

Coyote softball team makes the top 25
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- One final honor for the 2026 USD Coyotes softball squad. They were ranked #19 in the final poll of the Softball America top-25 poll - their first time to make the list. The 'Yotes also made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever.
May 19, 2026

Creighton/USD matchup set for the Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Red takes on blue in South Dakota this November - and it has nothing to do with politics. The USD Coyote women's basketball team squares off against the Creighton Blue Jays at the Sanford Pentagon November 11th. Creighton has made four of the past five NCAA tournaments. USD played deep ...
May 06, 2026

Storley wins unanimous decision in Pentagon main event
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Webster native Logan Storley is the winner of this weekend's PFL Sioux Falls main event. He won in a unanimous decision at the Sanford Pentagon, taking his record to 19 & 4. With the win, Storley could be in the mix to be the next welterweight title challenger.
May 04, 2026
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Stampede win series, advance to Western Conference Finals
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's on to the Western Conference Finals for the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Herd downed the Lincoln Stars 5-1 Tuesday night to advance. Goalie Linards Feldbergs was credited with 24 saves. The Stampede face the Fargo Force Friday night at the Sanford Premier Center.
Apr 29, 2026
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$69-million budget surplus for South Dakota
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- It started off as a tough year, but South Dakota finished the just-completed budget year with a $69-million surplus. Sales tax revenues lagged for the first half of last year, but ramped up at the mid-way point, generating $30-million in revenue above estimates. State agencies also reverted $...
4h ago
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$15-million settlement with gaming platform
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has reached a $15-million settlement with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform. It will protect children from online threats and enhance the state's educational system, with millions of dollars going to public and non-profit after-s...
4h ago

Raffle to support wildlife habitat
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a chance to win a Can-Am Defender...while working to restore wildlife habitat in South Dakota. The 'Defender for Habitat Raffle' is a joint effort by 2nd Century Habitat Fund, the state GF & P, Can-Am and the outdoor industry. Dog Kennels, YETI gear and other items are being added to...
4h ago

SD Supreme Court sets record pace
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court is picking up the pace of its handling of cases - and set a new record in the process. For the first time, the High Court has resolved of of its cases for the current court term year. Chief Justice Steven Jensen says the goal now is to decide all cases by the en...
Jul 10, 2026

SD T-Rex could generate record price for dino fossil
NEW YORK CITY, NY (KELO.com) -- A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil found on a western South Dakota ranch in 2021 goes up for auction in New York next week. Nicknamed Gus, it's one of the most complete T-rex skeletons ever found, and could bring $30-million - the highest price ever for a dinosaur fossil. You can find more on ...
Jul 10, 2026
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L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield
July 13 (Reuters) - Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies has secured a $955 million contract from an ​agency under the U.S. Space Force to produce 18 satellites for the country's Golden Dome missile defense shield, according to statements from ​the...
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Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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US House Democratic Women's Caucus urges USDA to reinstate women ousted from soybean board
By Karl Plume CHICAGO, July 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives' Democratic Women's Caucus on Monday urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate four women to the United Soybean Board industry group after ​they were denied reappo...
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El Niño may test Latin America markets, with Colombia most exposed, UBS says
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US lawmakers to vote on whether to make daylight saving time permanent
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a bill to make daylight saving time year-round, while another group of lawmakers wants to make standard time permanent. The House Rules Co...
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