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Iowa Lawmakers Have Approved Expansion of a Tax Incentive Package
DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO.com) - Iowa lawmakers have approved expansion of a tax incentive package to make way for the nation's largest-ever steel mill. Governor Kim Reynods wasted no time signing the bills approved during a special legislative session held Friday. Mesabil Metallics will build a $15-billion plant in easte...
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Shipley's Garment Spa is Closing the Doors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - After 124 years in business in Sioux Falls, Shipley's Garment Spa is closing. Owners Gerry and Susie Wingler notified customers, saying it's been 'an absolute blessing' to have been part of the city since 1902. They cited an employee shortage, health issues and economic challenges as reas...
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Sioux Falls Police are Investigating a Weekend Shooting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Sioux Falls police are investigating a shooting that happened early yesterday morning. A person suffering from a gunshot wound entered the Avera McKennan emergency room at about 3:00 am. So far, no word on the victim's condition or on whether anyone has been arrested.
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Beef Import Decision Draws Concern from South Dakota Ranchers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - South Dakota cattle producers are questioning the Trump Administration move to allow over 600-million pounds of beef imports at a reduced-tariff rate. Producers have seen prices they receive dip since the announcement, but consumers have seen little difference in prices at the store - whi...
11h ago

No Visits Over the Weekend at the South Dakota Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - No explanation has been given yet for a suspension of visits at the South Dakota Men's Penitentiary in Sioux Falls over the weekend. All weekend visits were cancelled at the main facility, but inmates at the Jameson Prison and the Minimum-Security Center were not affected.
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Shipley's Garment Spa is Closing the Doors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - After 124 years in business in Sioux Falls, Shipley's Garment Spa is closing. Owners Gerry and Susie Wingler notified customers, saying it's been 'an absolute blessing' to have been part of the city since 1902. They cited an employee shortage, health issues and economic challenges as reas...
11h ago

Sioux Falls Police are Investigating a Weekend Shooting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Sioux Falls police are investigating a shooting that happened early yesterday morning. A person suffering from a gunshot wound entered the Avera McKennan emergency room at about 3:00 am. So far, no word on the victim's condition or on whether anyone has been arrested.
11h ago

No Visits Over the Weekend at the South Dakota Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - No explanation has been given yet for a suspension of visits at the South Dakota Men's Penitentiary in Sioux Falls over the weekend. All weekend visits were cancelled at the main facility, but inmates at the Jameson Prison and the Minimum-Security Center were not affected.
11h ago

A Garage was Damaged in a Weekend Fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Officials are investigating the cause of a weekend fire in north Sioux falls. They found a detached garage heavily involved in fire early Saturday afternoon in the Norton-Froelich addition. Flames were knocked down within ten minutes but crews stayed on the scene for several hours to moni...
11h ago

Tasty 'Downtown Pork Showdown' competition returns to Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Downtown Pork Showdown is back in Sioux Falls. 26 restaurants are competing to create the best pork entree in the city, and you get to be the judge. Competitors want you to visit the participating restaurants, have a nice meal and vote on your favorites. The contest runs through the...
Oct 2, 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

Beef Import Decision Draws Concern from South Dakota Ranchers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - South Dakota cattle producers are questioning the Trump Administration move to allow over 600-million pounds of beef imports at a reduced-tariff rate. Producers have seen prices they receive dip since the announcement, but consumers have seen little difference in prices at the store - whi...
11h ago

PUC candidate critical of closed doors for AI gathering
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Public Utilities Commission candidate Frank Kloucek was trying to push the doors open for Friday's Artificial Intelligence gathering at the school of mines. The discussion featured Senator Mike Rounds and representatives of leading AI developer Anthropic. Kloucek is concerned because attendance ...
Oct 2, 2026
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USD names new Director of Chiesman Center for Democracy
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- There's new leadership at the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD, but the focus will remain the same. Dr. Matthew Fairholm of the Political Science Department has been named the new director. The Center is best known for its polling activities, but Dr. Fairholm says the purpose goes bey...
Oct 2, 2026

South Dakota park and recreation area licenses go on sale
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The 2026 camping season isn't officially over yet, but you can already get prepared for next season. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department has opened sales for resident annual park entrance licenses. The licenses cost $40 each, or $60 if you buy two at the same time. They'll provi...
Oct 2, 2026

South Dakota participating in generic drug pricing settlement
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the s...
Oct 2, 2026
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Chanel unveils tiger-print tweed and sheer skirt suits in spring/summer Paris show
By Helen Reid PARIS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Chanel showed see-through skirts and tiger-print tweed in creative director Matthieu Blazy's spring/summer 2027 collection on Monday as the Parisian fashion house rides ​a wave of enthusiasm that has helped drive ...
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Conservation group calls for moratorium on AI data centers on US public lands
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New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
Oct 5 (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state ​since cases began surging in 2025. The state also expanded the pool of health profe...
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Trump says US will help Russia after Siberia plague institute death
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Monday at the White House told reporters ​that the United States will help Russia after a laboratory worker died at a plague research institute in Siberia. Trump told reporters as he left the ...
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Trump approval at record low; Hispanic voters sour on Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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