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Moody County Tribute Scheduled for Friday, Fundraising Goal Not Yet Reached
FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Moody County community is getting closer to bringing the Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok Honor Chair home. With just four days remaining until the tribute, organizers say the fundraising goal has not yet been reached. Donations are still being accepted, and information on how to contrib...
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Hy-Vee Offering Free Veterans Day Breakfast and 15% Grocery Discount for Military Members and Veterans
DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) - As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee is showing its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day. A beloved Hy-Vee tradition since 1999, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast is a buffet-style meal. All Hy-Vee stores wi...
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An Iowa Man is Facing 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) -A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty November 4, 2026, in federal court in Sioux City. Sean Paxson, 57, from Clare, Iowa, was convicted of one count of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and one count of distributing methamphetamine. At the plea hearing, Paxso...
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South Dakota Supreme Court to Hold Hearing on Proposed Judicial Circuit Merger
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold a public hearing this morning on a proposal to merge the Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuits in western South Dakota. The proposed merger is intended to improve efficiency by allowing the two circuits to share judges, staff and clerk resources. The hea...
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South Dakota Senate Announces Leadership Teams for Upcoming Legislative Term
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The South Dakota Senate has selected its party leadership teams for the upcoming legislative session. Sioux Falls Democrat Liz Larson was elected Minority Leader, while fellow Sioux Falls Democrat Erick Muckey was selected to serve in the party's other leadership position. On the Republican si...
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Moody County Tribute Scheduled for Friday, Fundraising Goal Not Yet Reached
FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Moody County community is getting closer to bringing the Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok Honor Chair home. With just four days remaining until the tribute, organizers say the fundraising goal has not yet been reached. Donations are still being accepted, and information on how to contrib...
4h ago

Hy-Vee Offering Free Veterans Day Breakfast and 15% Grocery Discount for Military Members and Veterans
DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) - As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee is showing its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day. A beloved Hy-Vee tradition since 1999, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast is a buffet-style meal. All Hy-Vee stores wi...
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One Dead Following Early Morning Shooting in Pine Ridge; One Person in Custody
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Pine Ridge. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. at a private residence. When officers arrived, they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim l...
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Man Arrested, Charged with First-Degree Murder in Homicide Near Webster, South Dakota
WEBSTER, S.D. (KELO.com) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Day County State's Attorney John Knight announce that one man has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder in a homicide that took place Thursday night near Webster. The incident was reported late Thursday night at a Webster area home....
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15th Round Promotions' Sioux Falls Boxing Classic Moves to Convention Center for Fifth Annual Event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - After four consecutive sold-out events, the Sioux Falls Sports Authority is taking the Sioux Falls Boxing Classic to a bigger stage. The fifth annual event will move to the Sioux Falls Convention Center on Thursday, January 21, 2027, creating an opportunity for more fans and businesses to...
Nov 6, 2026
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Stampede home opener to be big event for defending champions
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- This is a big weekend for the Sioux Falls Stampede as the Herd plays its home season opener Saturday night. There will be jersey and mini championship banner giveaways, a tailgate party and the defending Clark Cup Champions will hoist last season's championship banner into the rafters of ...
Oct 2, 2026

The Jackrabbits Will Play Without Chase Mason This Weekend
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) - The SDSU Jackrabbits will have to go without lead quarterback Chase Mason this weekend. Coach Dan Jackson has announced that Mason will sit out this Saturday's game against Eastern Illinois. He suffered a leg injury last weekend. Coach Jackson says he's hopeful Mason will be back within a c...
Sep 23, 2026

Canaries Begin Playoffs Tonight
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Canaries begin playoffs Wednesday evening. They'll host the Kansas City Monarchs in game 1 of the West division Series. It's the fourth consecutive year the Canaries have made the playoffs, and the eighth time in franchise history. First Pitch is set for 6:30.
Sep 9, 2026

Jackrabbits rank #1 in Missouri Valley football
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- The SDSU Jackrabbits are the football team to beat in the powerful Missouri Valley Conference this season. Coach Dan Jackson calls it a great honor, but he says preseason polls don't define the season. The Jacks won the conference in 2023 and 2024 when they were ranked number one in the pr...
Jul 15, 2026

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
State News

South Dakota Supreme Court to Hold Hearing on Proposed Judicial Circuit Merger
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold a public hearing this morning on a proposal to merge the Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuits in western South Dakota. The proposed merger is intended to improve efficiency by allowing the two circuits to share judges, staff and clerk resources. The hea...
4h ago

South Dakota Senate Announces Leadership Teams for Upcoming Legislative Term
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The South Dakota Senate has selected its party leadership teams for the upcoming legislative session. Sioux Falls Democrat Liz Larson was elected Minority Leader, while fellow Sioux Falls Democrat Erick Muckey was selected to serve in the party's other leadership position. On the Republican si...
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South Dakota and Minnesota Senators Introduce RANCH Act to Expand Grazing Land by 20 million Acres
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - South Dakota ranchers are hoping to see action from Congress on a bill to turn more row crops into pasture. It's called the Rebuilding america's National Cow Herd Act...or the RANCH act. Senators Mike Rounds and Amy Klobuchar introduced the bill in August. Senator Rounds says it could open up ...
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Drought Conditions Ease Across South Dakota After Record November Rainfall
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -The area of South Dakota affected by drought is shrinking. In fact, some parts of the state saw record rainfall this week. Huron received more than three inches November second. It's expected to be drier through the weekend and into next week.
Nov 6, 2026

Influenza Cases Reported Across South Dakota as Health Officials Encourage Flu Vaccinations
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - Influenza is beginning to make its way across South Dakota, with 451 cases reported statewide. As flu activity increases, health officials are reminding residents that getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to help protect themselves and others during the upcoming flu season. Influenza, co...
Nov 5, 2026
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US FDA orders new eye risk warnings for Ozempic, Zepbound
Nov 9 (Reuters) - The US health regulator on Monday informed patients and healthcare providers of a potential increased risk of a serious eye condition associated with the use ​of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes. The US Food and Drug Administ...
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Trump administration's embrace of "perp" futures sets off risk alarms for Wall Street stalwarts
By Laura Matthews and Hannah Lang NEW YORK, November 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's push to bring novel offshore perpetual futures to the US is raising alarms, according to interviews with four executives at incumbent exchanges and other key ...
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Budapest's Orthodox Jewish women showcase style beyond stereotypes
BUDAPEST, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Orthodox Jewish women in Budapest held a "Kosher & Chic" Fashion Show on Sunday to challenge stereotypes and to show that ​dressing modestly and according to the rules of their religion doesn't mean "having to give up who y...
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Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
By Jonathan Stempel Nov 5 (Reuters) - Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under age 16 to online platforms. The law, known as Assembly ​Bill 1709, pr...
Nov 5, 2026
Congo residents sue Chinese copper mine over alleged pollution, statement says
LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Residents living near a major Chinese-controlled cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo have sued the mine's operator for $6.3 million, alleging that pollution harmed their ​health, according to UK-based corporate wat...
Nov 5, 2026
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