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Case dismissed for South Dakota ranch family in federal land dispute
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- The Trump administration has dismissed a case they call a politically motivated witch hunt over a fence line. A South Dakota ranching family - Charles and Heather Maude - was being threatened with prison time and a quarter of a million dollar fine by the Biden Administration in a disagreem...
20h ago
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The Lodge Bar & Grill to open at Jacobson Plaza
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a little late for the prime ice season, but Jacobson Plaza at Falls Park is nearing completion. In fact, The Lodge Bar and Grill at Jacobson Plaza will open tomorrow at 11am for the first time. The menu focuses on family-friendly items from burgers to appetizers. the building also ...
21h ago

Gov. Rhoden riding high on job approval rating
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden gets high marks from South Dakotans. Poll results released this morning by South Dakota News Watch give the Governor a 58-percent approval rating on the job he's done since taking over for former Governor Kristi Noem in February. Noem gets a 51-percent approval rating in...
21h ago
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Prison reset task force resumes work on prison project
SPRINGFIELD, SD (KELO.com) -- Project Prison Reset round two. Members of the Reset committee will meet in Springfield Tuesday trying to find solutions to meeting South Dakota's prison needs. Location has been a thorny issue for over a year, as Lincoln County landowners strongly opposed using a site between Harrisburg...
21h ago

REAL ID compliant identification required to fly starting next week
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- You may face an unexpected delay in your next trip through the security checkpoint at the Sioux Falls airport. Starting a week from today, state-issued driver's licenses or identification that is not 'REAL ID" compliant will no longer be accepted by the TSA. Captain Adam Zishka of t...
Apr 28, 2025
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The Lodge Bar & Grill to open at Jacobson Plaza
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a little late for the prime ice season, but Jacobson Plaza at Falls Park is nearing completion. In fact, The Lodge Bar and Grill at Jacobson Plaza will open tomorrow at 11am for the first time. The menu focuses on family-friendly items from burgers to appetizers. the building also ...
21h ago

REAL ID compliant identification required to fly starting next week
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- You may face an unexpected delay in your next trip through the security checkpoint at the Sioux Falls airport. Starting a week from today, state-issued driver's licenses or identification that is not 'REAL ID" compliant will no longer be accepted by the TSA. Captain Adam Zishka of t...
Apr 28, 2025

Downtown parking changes spark concerns
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- New parking fees and possible fines have at least one Sioux Falls City Councilor revisiting nightmares of Downtown Sioux Falls' past. Oversized pickups and SUV's will be ticketed starting Thursday, and you'll have to plug parking meters if you want to park curb side in downtown Sioux Fall...
Apr 28, 2025
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Man arrested for groping 4 year old
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police have arrested a 27-year old man for sexual contact with a minor. The incident happened at about 4:15 Sunday morning at a hotel on West 12th street. Police Information Officer Sam Clemens says Darick Creek, a man described as a transient, entered an unlocked hotel room,...
Apr 28, 2025
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Hibachi Grill re-opens; owners & managers facing charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The owners are under federal investigation for alleged immigration violations, but the Hibachi Grill and Buffet is back open for business in Sioux Falls. The restaurant appeared to be busy over the weekend. Four of the business' owners and managers are accused of hiring illegal immigrant...
Apr 28, 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

Case dismissed for South Dakota ranch family in federal land dispute
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- The Trump administration has dismissed a case they call a politically motivated witch hunt over a fence line. A South Dakota ranching family - Charles and Heather Maude - was being threatened with prison time and a quarter of a million dollar fine by the Biden Administration in a disagreem...
20h ago
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Gov. Rhoden riding high on job approval rating
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden gets high marks from South Dakotans. Poll results released this morning by South Dakota News Watch give the Governor a 58-percent approval rating on the job he's done since taking over for former Governor Kristi Noem in February. Noem gets a 51-percent approval rating in...
21h ago
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Prison reset task force resumes work on prison project
SPRINGFIELD, SD (KELO.com) -- Project Prison Reset round two. Members of the Reset committee will meet in Springfield Tuesday trying to find solutions to meeting South Dakota's prison needs. Location has been a thorny issue for over a year, as Lincoln County landowners strongly opposed using a site between Harrisburg...
21h ago

Huron state senator appointed to bench
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- State Senator David Wheeler of Huron is becoming Circuit Judge Wheeler. Governor Larry Rhoden announced his appointment of Wheeler to the bench, who was serving his third term in the Senate prior to his resignation. His appointment vacates the District 22 Senate Seat. Governor Rhoden will co...
Apr 28, 2025

Johnson, Rhoden lead the pack in first gubernatorial poll
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The first poll on South Dakota's 2026 Governor's race shows Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden leading the pack. The Poll was released Monday morning by South Dakota News Watch. Congressman Johnson comes in with 28-percent support, but Governor Rhoden is right there at 27-percent. Attorney Gener...
Apr 28, 2025
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