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Air medical teams in week-long blood drive competition
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a week full of high flying friendly competition for the Sioux Falls Community BLood Bank. Air medical teams from Avera Careflight and Sanford AirMed are asking community members to donate blood in their name all week long. It's similar to the Battle of the Badges event held each yea...
May 12, 2025

International tourists avoiding U.S. travel
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- International political tensions may take a big bite out of South Dakota's tourism industry this year. State Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says international visits to the U-S are down by about 14 percent compared to last year at this time. The state's tourism outlook is still steady right now,...
May 08, 2025
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Yankton stabbing suspect set free
YANKTON, SD (KELO.com) -- New evidence has led to the release of a 19-year old Yankton man accused in a December stabbing death. Theodore Kranig, Junior was charged with second degree murder and manslaughter. Attorney General Marty Jackley says forensic testing raised questions about Kranig's guilt, so he's being set...
May 08, 2025
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Brand Board reviewed by Government Operations and Audit Committee
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A legislative oversight committee dipped its toe into the years-long struggle over the South Dakota Brand Board. Complaints about a backlog of brand registrations are ongoing. Brand Board President Scott Vance was among those appearing before the legislature's Government Operations and Audit ...
May 08, 2025
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Police standoff closes West 12th Street
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police have closed West 12th street from Hawthorne to Western Avenues, with a SWAT team, squad cars and ambulances on site. Police Information Officer Sam Clemens said a subject related to a crime was barricaded in the Deluxe Motel. Officer Clemens said he was uncertain about...
May 08, 2025
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Air medical teams in week-long blood drive competition
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a week full of high flying friendly competition for the Sioux Falls Community BLood Bank. Air medical teams from Avera Careflight and Sanford AirMed are asking community members to donate blood in their name all week long. It's similar to the Battle of the Badges event held each yea...
May 12, 2025

Yankton stabbing suspect set free
YANKTON, SD (KELO.com) -- New evidence has led to the release of a 19-year old Yankton man accused in a December stabbing death. Theodore Kranig, Junior was charged with second degree murder and manslaughter. Attorney General Marty Jackley says forensic testing raised questions about Kranig's guilt, so he's being set...
May 08, 2025
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Police standoff closes West 12th Street
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police have closed West 12th street from Hawthorne to Western Avenues, with a SWAT team, squad cars and ambulances on site. Police Information Officer Sam Clemens said a subject related to a crime was barricaded in the Deluxe Motel. Officer Clemens said he was uncertain about...
May 08, 2025
Farm accident takes life of Garretson man
GARRETSON, SD (KELO.com) -- A farm accident near Garretson has left one person dead and another hospitalized with severe injuries. Minnehaha County Sheriff's officials say they were run over by a tractor. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
May 07, 2025

Lincoln County cuts speed limit on key roads
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- Lincoln County commissioners want residents to slow down - at least on some of the busiest roads in the county. The commission has voted unanimously to reduce the speed limits on those roads from 55 to 45 miles per hour. Recent accidents and high traffic volumes led to their decision.
May 07, 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

International tourists avoiding U.S. travel
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- International political tensions may take a big bite out of South Dakota's tourism industry this year. State Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says international visits to the U-S are down by about 14 percent compared to last year at this time. The state's tourism outlook is still steady right now,...
May 08, 2025
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Brand Board reviewed by Government Operations and Audit Committee
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A legislative oversight committee dipped its toe into the years-long struggle over the South Dakota Brand Board. Complaints about a backlog of brand registrations are ongoing. Brand Board President Scott Vance was among those appearing before the legislature's Government Operations and Audit ...
May 08, 2025
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Large quantity of meth seized in Watertown drug bust
WATERTOWN, SD (KELO.com) -- A Watertown man is in custody in what's called a large methamphetimine bust. Bradley Radershadt is being held on a ten-thousand dollar cash bond. Officers found about a pound of meth, two firearms and other items while making the arrest.
May 06, 2025
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Flags at half-staff in honor of National Peace Officer's Memorial Day
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Flags will fly at half-staff across South Dakota Wednesday in honor of National Peace Officer's Memorial Day. Governor Rhoden ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to recognize the sacrifices of law enforcement officers. There will also be a wreath-laying ceremony at Capitol Lake in Pierr...
May 06, 2025

Inflation creeping back in to economy
OMAHA, NE (KELO.com) -- The American consumer has been battered by high inflation for several years, and now there are signs it may be returning. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says prices are moving higher, thanks in part to tariffs placed on foreign goods by the Trump Administration. Despite the infla...
May 05, 2025
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