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Sioux Falls will host prison with help from the state
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls is willing to do its part but will need help from the state if it becomes home to a proposed men's penitentiary. That was a consistent message at a forum yesterday from local officials ranging from the mayor, the Police Chief, local Sheriffs, and area legislators. The new pri...
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A jet trainer plane crashed near Granite Falls, Minnesota earlier this week
GRANITE FALLS, MN (KELO.com) -- A jet trainer crashed near Granite Falls, Minnesota earlier this week while on its way from Watertown to Wisconsin. A California man died and a Texas man was injured. Officials say the plane experienced engine issues before striking power lines while approaching the Granite Falls Airpo...
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Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda.
WAKONDA, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's hemp industry is showing signs of strength. The state already leads the nation in hemp production. Now, Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda. Dakota Hemp will turn the crop into fiber and other materials to be used in bioplastics and building supplies.
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Postal counters in all Sioux Falls Hy Vee and Lewis Drug locations to close in September
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- American Postal Workers Union members are warning about the possible privatization of the U.S Postal Service in a new TV ad. They say it could mean higher prices, longer wait times and more post office closures. Sioux Falls is seeing some of the effects, with 14 postal counters set to cl...
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Customer refused service at a Sioux Falls Denny's now they're suing
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They say they were refused service at a Denny's restaurant in Sioux Falls, and they're suing. Damon Whitfield and Hector Madera say a waitress ignored them, served others first, and later told them, "I'm not serving your people" and then called police. They're seeking four mill...
2h ago
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Postal counters in all Sioux Falls Hy Vee and Lewis Drug locations to close in September
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- American Postal Workers Union members are warning about the possible privatization of the U.S Postal Service in a new TV ad. They say it could mean higher prices, longer wait times and more post office closures. Sioux Falls is seeing some of the effects, with 14 postal counters set to cl...
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The forum for the new men's penitentiary was held at Washington Pavillion
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- More inmates, more released prisoners in the city, and higher crime numbers. Those are some of the "beneath the surface" stats tied to hosting a new men's penitentiary. Attorney General Marty Jackley says those stats will be center stage at a forum at the Washington Pavilion la...
Jul 22, 2025

Local Sioux Falls restaurant helping flood victims in Texas
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sanaa's Restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls is doing its part to help flood victims in Texas. The restaurant held a fundraiser brunch yesterday, with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen is already in Texas serving hot meals to families in need.
Jul 21, 2025

A South Dakota Penitentiary inmate is pleading not guilty in overdose death
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota Penitentiary inmate is pleading not guilty in the overdose death of a fellow prisoner. 21-year-old Manarion Fuse is accused of giving Anthony Richards the synthetic drug K2. Richards died shortly after taking the drug. Fuse is scheduled to stand trial in October. Four inm...
Jul 17, 2025
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A Sioux Falls man has murder and manslaughter added to his list of accusations
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Murder and manslaughter charges have been added for a Sioux Falls man accused in the recent death of a woman. 45-year-old Jubal Rattler is accused of pushing Doris High Elk off a retaining wall under a downtown bridge. She later died of her injuries.
Jul 17, 2025
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Sioux Falls City Counsellors are spearheading efforts to fund airport expansion
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They believe the Sioux Falls Airport plays a major role in South Dakota's economy and economic development. Because of that, the Dakota Scout reports Sioux Falls City Councilors Richard Thomason and Rich Merkouris are spearheading an effort to help fund a major expansion of the airport. T...
Jul 14, 2025

Investigation is underway of an officer involved shooting that happened in Sioux Falls on Monday afternoon
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing evidence in an officer-involved shooting in Sioux Falls Monday afternoon. Sioux Falls Police were trying to arrest 24-year-old Deondre Blackhawk on burglary, drug and aggravated assault charges. Information Officer Aaron Be...
Jul 09, 2025

The Chairman of the Federal Commications Commission is in Sioux Falls this week
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is setting his sights high on the future of technology and broadcasting. Brenden Carr is in Sioux Falls this week to launch his Build America Agenda. It is an ambitious plan to connect the entire nation to the latest technology to del...
Jul 03, 2025
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Surveillance video has identified two suspects from the evening shooting on Sunday
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are still investigating several recent shooting incidents; however, they think they found some answers in at least one case. Surveillance video identified two suspects in a Sunday evening shooting at 12th and Summit. 36-year old Chris Fulks was arrested for aggravated as...
Jun 30, 2025
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University of South Dakota will benefit from the House v. NCAA lawsuit settlement
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The University of South Dakota is opting into the NCAA settlement tied to the House v. NCAA lawsuit. That move means USD can now share revenue directly with student-athletes, and keep all current athletes on the roster. Athletic Director Jon Schemmel says the decision won't hurt the schoo...
Jun 18, 2025
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Sioux Falls will host prison with help from the state
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls is willing to do its part but will need help from the state if it becomes home to a proposed men's penitentiary. That was a consistent message at a forum yesterday from local officials ranging from the mayor, the Police Chief, local Sheriffs, and area legislators. The new pri...
2h ago

Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda.
WAKONDA, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's hemp industry is showing signs of strength. The state already leads the nation in hemp production. Now, Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda. Dakota Hemp will turn the crop into fiber and other materials to be used in bioplastics and building supplies.
2h ago
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Customer refused service at a Sioux Falls Denny's now they're suing
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They say they were refused service at a Denny's restaurant in Sioux Falls, and they're suing. Damon Whitfield and Hector Madera say a waitress ignored them, served others first, and later told them, "I'm not serving your people" and then called police. They're seeking four mill...
2h ago
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Trump has already endorsed Mike Rounds
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hasn't announced he's running for reelection yet...and already he has the endorsement of President Trump. Trump calls Rounds a fighter for South Dakota values, farmers, the economy and the military. Rounds thanked the President on social media and hinted an official ca...
Jul 22, 2025

Surge in tick bites in South Dakota this summer
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a surge in tick bites in South Dakota and across the Midwest this summer. Emergency departments say it's one of the busiest peak seasons for tick bites in recent years, according to a report by Northern Plains news. Health experts say the pattern matches a broaders national trend...
Jul 22, 2025
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