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Mayor TenHaken ready to take a break
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Mayor Paul TenHaken says "Never say never" to another political run - but for now, he's saying "Not now'. After eight years of 'giving his all' to the job of Mayor, TenHaken says he's ready for a break. He posted via Facebook live Sunday night. As a runner, he compared hi...
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Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains expanding to Milbank
MILBANK, SD (KELO.com) -- The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains is expanding. The Milbank School District will open a new chapter this fall to serve students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The Northern Plains chapter already operates in Brookings, Elkton, Moody County, Vermillion and Yankton.
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New video tells story of Mount Rushmore monument
MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIAL, SD (KELO.com) -- Mount Rushmore National Memorial has debuted a new film called "Voices of America." It's part of the Evening Lighting Program, and explores the meaning and symbolism of the monument. The "Voices of America" project was funded by the Mount Rushmore Society ...
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Runoff expected in governor's race
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Candidates across South Dakota are making their final pitches to voters, with the Primary election set for Tuesday. The highest profile race is the Republican Primary for Governor. The latest poll by KELOLAND TV and Emerson College shows political newcomer Toby Doeden in the lead. If none of th...
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State sued over new law restricting delivery of abortion medication in South Dakota
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The company that sponsored a controversial abortion ad campaign earlier this year in South Dakota is suing the state. Mayday Health and Watertown Attorney Nancy Turbak Berry filed the suit asking a federal judge to issue an injunction to stop enforcement of the law, which restricts the deliver...
9h ago
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Mayor TenHaken ready to take a break
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Mayor Paul TenHaken says "Never say never" to another political run - but for now, he's saying "Not now'. After eight years of 'giving his all' to the job of Mayor, TenHaken says he's ready for a break. He posted via Facebook live Sunday night. As a runner, he compared hi...
9h ago
Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains expanding to Milbank
MILBANK, SD (KELO.com) -- The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains is expanding. The Milbank School District will open a new chapter this fall to serve students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The Northern Plains chapter already operates in Brookings, Elkton, Moody County, Vermillion and Yankton.
9h ago

New video tells story of Mount Rushmore monument
MOUNT RUSHMORE MEMORIAL, SD (KELO.com) -- Mount Rushmore National Memorial has debuted a new film called "Voices of America." It's part of the Evening Lighting Program, and explores the meaning and symbolism of the monument. The "Voices of America" project was funded by the Mount Rushmore Society ...
9h ago
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Fake website pirates Castlewood family identity, bilks farmers out of thousands
CASTLEWOOD, SD (KELO.com) -- According to the website, farmers can save a lot of money on equipment with Bass Farm Equipment. The problem is, it's a fake website - one of the best the South Dakota Better Business Bureau has ever seen. Jessie Schmidt of BBB says the scammers have highjacked a Hamlin County farm family...
May 29, 2026
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16 year old accused of attempted murder in Watertown shooting
WATERTOWN, SD (KELO.com) -- A 16-year old Wilmot youth faces an attempted murder charge for a shooting in Watertown. A woman was shot Wednesday morning by a person who had allegedly stolen a vehicle earlier in the day. Four people were arrested without incident when the vehicle was located, including the 16 year old,...
May 29, 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
State News

Runoff expected in governor's race
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Candidates across South Dakota are making their final pitches to voters, with the Primary election set for Tuesday. The highest profile race is the Republican Primary for Governor. The latest poll by KELOLAND TV and Emerson College shows political newcomer Toby Doeden in the lead. If none of th...
9h ago
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State sued over new law restricting delivery of abortion medication in South Dakota
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The company that sponsored a controversial abortion ad campaign earlier this year in South Dakota is suing the state. Mayday Health and Watertown Attorney Nancy Turbak Berry filed the suit asking a federal judge to issue an injunction to stop enforcement of the law, which restricts the deliver...
9h ago

Jackley says he's ready to make a difference in Washington
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- After decades in South Dakota law enforcement, Attorney General Marty Jackley is hoping to make a difference in the nation's capital. Jackley is the Republican candidate for congress, and says the fight is in Washington. As a farm and ranch owner, he says he'd like to join the House agricultu...
May 29, 2026

"Free to Roam" campaign producing results
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota tourism officials say a new ad campaign aimed at summer travelers is already showing strong results. The "Free to Roam" campaign encourages visitors to explore the state's open roads, outdoor adventures, and cultural attractions. State tourism leaders say travel-planning ...
May 28, 2026
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Campaign mailer generates cease and desist order from legislators
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- 15 South Dakota legislative candidates are asking for a cease and desist order over a campaign mailer. The mailer was sent by Dakota First Action, a political action committee. It aligns the legislative candidates with Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden, even though they've endorsed a different...
May 28, 2026
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US Homeland Security chief sees no need to stop international flight processing at Newark Airport
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Monday he does not need to halt international flight processing at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, citing coo...
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of southern Italy, GFZ says
June 2 (Reuters) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Italy in the early hours of Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The quake was registered at a depth of 253 kilometers (157.21 miles), G...
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US agency announces interim guidance on Medicaid work requirements
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, June 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. agency that runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs on Monday announced interim guidance on how states should implement new work requirements for Americans enrolled in Medicaid health plans. The ru...
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Financial adviser whose name appeared on Epstein files has left Merrill, spokesperson says
By Saeed Azhar and Pritam Biswas June 1 (Reuters) - Paul V. Morris, a private wealth adviser whose name appeared in the Department of Justice files on disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has left his position at Merrill Lynch, a unit of Bank of Am...
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