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Long time police spokesman retiring
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The longtime face of Sioux Falls Police is getting ready to retire. Public Information Officer Sam Clemens is stepping down later this month after 25 years with the department. He started as a patrol officer in 2000 and became the department's spokesperson in 2008. Clemens says it's a job ...
Jun 16, 2025

Suspect arrested in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
SIBLEY COUNTY, MN (KELO.com) -- The suspect in the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker and seriously wounding another early Saturday is now in police custody after a manhunt that lasted nearly two days. Vance Boelter was captured alive about 50 miles southwest of Minneapolis after being spotted on a trail yesterday b...
Jun 16, 2025
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Sen. Thune responds to Iranian threat to attack American installations
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- South Dakota leaders are weighing in as tensions rise in the Middle East. After Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran, Iran has fired back with missile attacks on several cities over the weekend. Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are now off the table. Senate Majority Leader and South D...
Jun 16, 2025
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Secretary of State seeking feedback on new voter registration form
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota is seeking public feedback on the state's latest voter registration form. The Secretary of State's Office released a draft version Friday and is asking the public to review it and share feedback over the next ten business days. Secretary Monae Johnson says the goal is to make the f...
Jun 16, 2025
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Senator booted from Noem news conference
LOS ANGELES, CA (KELO.com) -- She calls it political theater. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference was interrupted by California Senator Alex Padilla, who says he was trying to get information on Immigration enforcement actions. Padilla was escorted out of the room by security. Afterward, Noem a...
Jun 13, 2025
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Long time police spokesman retiring
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The longtime face of Sioux Falls Police is getting ready to retire. Public Information Officer Sam Clemens is stepping down later this month after 25 years with the department. He started as a patrol officer in 2000 and became the department's spokesperson in 2008. Clemens says it's a job ...
Jun 16, 2025

Suspect arrested in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
SIBLEY COUNTY, MN (KELO.com) -- The suspect in the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker and seriously wounding another early Saturday is now in police custody after a manhunt that lasted nearly two days. Vance Boelter was captured alive about 50 miles southwest of Minneapolis after being spotted on a trail yesterday b...
Jun 16, 2025
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American Legion still undecided on future of Mitchell baseball program
MITCHELL, SD (KELO.com) -- The future of American Legion baseball in Mitchell is still undecided. Rape allegations against some team members in 2023 led to criminal charges, and the program was suspended by the American Legion Athletic Commission. The Mitchell Baseball association met with the commission recently, bu...
Jun 13, 2025

Mayor promoting traffic safety with t-shirt giveaway
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Mayor is offering the shirt off his back. Sioux Falls has over 180-million dollars worth of road construction underway this year, which leads to a lot of traffic delays. The best way to cut down on delays is what's called "Zipper Merging" - allowing cars to merge into your ...
Jun 11, 2025

Budget process begins at city hall
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The budget belt is getting tighter at Sioux Falls City Hall. Among those that will feel the impact are non-profits that are also dealing with cuts from the state and federal governments. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says property tax reform is driving the process. The tighter bu...
Jun 11, 2025
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Skyforce make it 6 in a row at home
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Skyforce routed the Texas Legends Thursday evening 125 to 107 - making a season-high sixth-straight victory at the Sanford Pentagon.
Feb 28, 2025

Pirates crush Twins in exhibition game
FORT MEYERS, FL (KELO.c0m) -- Pablo Lopez struggled in his first Spring Training start during a 12-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Lee Health Sports Complex on Thursday. Lopez was charged with the loss after surrendering three runs on four hits in just two innings of work. Matt Wallner drove in Minnesota's only r...
Feb 28, 2025

Twins blank Tigers in spring matchup
LAKELAND, FL (KELO.com) -- The Minnesota Twins held the Detroit Tigers to two hits during a 4-0 Spring Training victory at Publix Field. Andrew Morris earned his first win of the Spring after tossing two no-hit innings. DaShawn Keirsey, Allan Cerda, and Rubel Cespedes all homered in the victory. Minnesota improved t...
Feb 27, 2025

Vikings top NFL players survey again
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KELO.com) -- The Minnesota Vikings are continuing to live the good life. The NFL Players Association released its annual survey yesterday, and the Vikings finished second in the league for a second-straight season. The report cards grade organizations on several factors including practice facilities,...
Feb 27, 2025

Sioux Falls entrepreneur ready for football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Are you ready for some football? One local entrepreneur is ready, too! Sioux Falls native Gio Oromo is mixing his love of sports history with his business mind. Oromo, a Senior Marketing major at USD has opened his business "Cosy Thrifts". He specializes in sports merchandise l...
Aug 10, 2024
State News

10 Million dollars will be awarded to South Dakota as part of a major opioid settlement.
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota is getting over ten million dollars as part of a major national opioid settlement. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the money comes from a seven-point-four-billion-dollar deal with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family accused of fueling the opioid crisis. The settlement cuts t...
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Secretary of State seeking feedback on new voter registration form
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota is seeking public feedback on the state's latest voter registration form. The Secretary of State's Office released a draft version Friday and is asking the public to review it and share feedback over the next ten business days. Secretary Monae Johnson says the goal is to make the f...
Jun 16, 2025
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Governor ok's delay of special legislative session
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- They're making good progress on prison plans, but they need more time. The Project Prison Reset Task Force has narrowed options for resolving overcrowding and replacing men's prison facilities. Governor Larry Rhoden agrees, and says he'll work with legislative leaders to reschedule a special ...
Jun 13, 2025

SD colleges developing conceal/carry policies
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Next month, South Dakota becomes the 12th state to allow concealed weapons on public college campuses. That's the result of a new law passed by this year's legislature and signed by Governor Larry Rhoden. According to South Dakota News Watch, officials are busy drafting policies to comply wit...
Jun 12, 2025
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TANF benefits to be reduced
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Department of Social Services is planning to cut welfare aid to families by ten percent. A public hearing will be held at the new One Stop Center at Dawley Farms in Sioux Falls late next week. The cuts are included in the budget approved by the legislature, and take effect ne...
Jun 11, 2025
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