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A Sioux Falls Man is Headed to Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.COM) - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls man convicted of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on November 2, 2026. Dakota Thorstenson, 30, was sentenced to 2 years and 6 ...
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Drug Take Back Collects Thousands of Prescription Drugs
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - More than 17,000 pounds of prescription drugs taken out of circulation in the region. That's the tally from the recent Drug Take Back Day in the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. The Drug Enforcement Administration says the bi-annual event reduces the risk of accidental overdoses.
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Thune to Become Minority Leader Following Yesterday's Elections
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - Senate Majority Leader John Thune is about to become Minority leader following yesterday's elections. He says he'll work with President Trump to 'stop the worst impuses of Democrat extremism." He has served in the Senate since 2005 and is in his fourth term.
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Juvenile Driver Faces DWI Charges After Wrong-Way Crash Sends Vehicle into Sioux Falls Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - A juvenile driver faces charges after a wrong-way crash in downtown Sioux Falls last weekend. A vehicle overturned on the viaduct and fell into Fawick Park early Sunday morning. Two juveniles suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The driver faces multiple charges, including DWI.
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Republicans Made a Clean Sweep in South Dakota Statewide Races
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Republican brand held strong in South Dakota...making a clean sweep in state-wide races. Governor Larry Rhoden will hold the keys to the Governor's office for four years. Senator Mike Rounds wins his third term in the U.S. Senate. Marty Jackley wins the state's lone U.S. House seat, all by...
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A Sioux Falls Man is Headed to Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.COM) - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls man convicted of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on November 2, 2026. Dakota Thorstenson, 30, was sentenced to 2 years and 6 ...
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Juvenile Driver Faces DWI Charges After Wrong-Way Crash Sends Vehicle into Sioux Falls Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - A juvenile driver faces charges after a wrong-way crash in downtown Sioux Falls last weekend. A vehicle overturned on the viaduct and fell into Fawick Park early Sunday morning. Two juveniles suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The driver faces multiple charges, including DWI.
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Lead Woman Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO.com) - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Lead, South Dakota, woman convicted of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The sentencing took place on October 30, 2026. Vivian Rose One Feather, age 32, was sentenced to...
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Madison Police Cite Multiple Juveniles, Arrest Two Adults in Underage Drinking Investigation
MADISON, S.D. (KELO.com) - On October 31st, 2026, at approximately 11:05 PM, the Madison Police Department responded to a report of underage drinking at a residence in the 400 block of NW 2nd Street. Officers obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the execution of the warrant, multiple juveniles were cited...
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DOJ's Commitment to Election Integrity and Protecting Americans' Right to Vote
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - One of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) most important missions is ensuring election integrity, supporting free and fair elections, and protecting the right to vote for U.S. citizens across the United States. The DOJ has sent election monitors in support of this mission since the enactme...
Nov 3, 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
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Drug Take Back Collects Thousands of Prescription Drugs
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - More than 17,000 pounds of prescription drugs taken out of circulation in the region. That's the tally from the recent Drug Take Back Day in the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. The Drug Enforcement Administration says the bi-annual event reduces the risk of accidental overdoses.
1h ago

Thune to Become Minority Leader Following Yesterday's Elections
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - Senate Majority Leader John Thune is about to become Minority leader following yesterday's elections. He says he'll work with President Trump to 'stop the worst impuses of Democrat extremism." He has served in the Senate since 2005 and is in his fourth term.
1h ago

Republicans Made a Clean Sweep in South Dakota Statewide Races
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Republican brand held strong in South Dakota...making a clean sweep in state-wide races. Governor Larry Rhoden will hold the keys to the Governor's office for four years. Senator Mike Rounds wins his third term in the U.S. Senate. Marty Jackley wins the state's lone U.S. House seat, all by...
1h ago

November Highlights Veterans' Mental Health Challenges and Available Support Resources
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - November is an opportunity to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans while also raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges many veterans face. By increasing understanding and encouraging support, we can help ensure veterans receive the care and resources they...
Nov 3, 2026

Election Day is Here and Campaigns are Making a Final Push with Text Messages
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - Campaigns are making their final pushes with a barrage of election text messages. The text ads from parties, political action committees and candidates should be ending right after the election. University of South Dakota Professor of Gender and Public Policy Julia Hellwege says the campaigns ...
Nov 3, 2026
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Rich countries fall far short on climate adaptation funding, UN says
By Virginia Furness LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Rich countries are falling well short of the $305 billion needed each year to help developing nations adapt to climate change, even as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, a UN report s...
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ECB's Lagarde urges climate resilience drive after scorching summer
FRANKFURT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urged Europe on Wednesday to boost climate-related insurance, invest more in power infrastructure and help companies generate their own electricity, saying last summer's e...
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India's clean energy lender seeks global tie-ups for cheaper green funding
By Sethuraman N R NEW DELHI, Nov 4 (Reuters) - India's state-run renewable energy lender plans to partner with global financial institutions to raise cheaper, long-term green funding for domestic companies, an executive director at Indian Renewable En...
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US Marine dies after training incident in Japan's Okinawa, ABC News reports
Nov 4 (Reuters) - A US Marine died following a training incident in Japan's Okinawa, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing the US Marine Corps. "It is with heavy hearts that 3rd Marine Division announces the death of a Marine following a t...
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Malcolm McDowell's life comes full circle with role of book-loving teacher
By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The British actor Malcolm McDowell has spent more than six decades playing rebels, villains, outsiders and authority figures. At 83, he has never seriously considered retiring, and his latest role feels unusu...
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