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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...
2h ago
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Budget cuts may axe distribution of naloxone
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- The federal budget axe may cut funding for a life-saving antidote for opioids like fentanyl. The Trump Administration is proposing cuts for the overdose medication naloxone, also known as Narcan. South Dakota non-profit Emily's Hope recently announced it would be distributing about 20-tho...
2h ago
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South Dakota DOH Task Force combatting maternal and infant mortality
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Maternal and infant deaths remain stubbornly high in South Dakota, while the rates are dropping in other states. The South Dakota Health Department has launched a task force in an effort to reverse trends of preventable deaths among mothers and infants. Katelyn Strasser of the Health Departme...
3h ago
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Poll shows opposition to Lincoln County prison site / support for raising voting percentages to change Constitution
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The verdict is still out on where to place a new men's penitentiary - but a proposed site in Lincoln County that failed to win funding in the legislature is not the "people's choice." A poll sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy shows 52 per...
May 02, 2025
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Former NSU professor announces Senate candidacy
HOT SPRINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hasn't given any indication on whether he'll run for re-election next year. If he does run, he'll have at least one opponent. Former Northern State University professor Brian Bengs says he's running as an Independent. Bengs says his motivation is the Trump Administra...
May 02, 2025
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SIoux Falls Airport terminal expansion may begin this summer
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Chances are good you'll see construction equipment spring into action at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport this summer. The Airport Authority's board is advertising for bids on the first phase of a project to expand the terminal. Airport Executive Director Dan Letellier says the airport i...
May 02, 2025

Sioux Falls woman accused of selling fentanyl to undercover information - twice
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls woman is facing felony charges for allegedly selling fentanyl to an undercover informant - not once, but twice. Jada Jones is accused of selling the deadly drug from her central Sioux Falls apartment last fall. She's charged with drug possession and distribution.
May 01, 2025
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Former Sioux Falls man accused of COVID fraud
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota man is facing fraud charges related to COVID relief money. Brandon White, who lived in Sioux Falls at the time, is accused of posing as someone of the same name in another state. He allegedly used his own driver's license to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in relief mo...
May 01, 2025
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Siouxland Libraries celebrating 30 year anniversary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Siouxland Libraries is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year, marking the merger of the Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls City Libraries. The system will also be saying farewell to the person who's been at the helm throughout many of those years, Head Librarian Jodie Fick. Siouxlan...
Apr 30, 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 ...
Apr 29, 2025
Local Sports

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

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...
2h ago
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South Dakota DOH Task Force combatting maternal and infant mortality
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Maternal and infant deaths remain stubbornly high in South Dakota, while the rates are dropping in other states. The South Dakota Health Department has launched a task force in an effort to reverse trends of preventable deaths among mothers and infants. Katelyn Strasser of the Health Departme...
3h ago
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Poll shows opposition to Lincoln County prison site / support for raising voting percentages to change Constitution
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The verdict is still out on where to place a new men's penitentiary - but a proposed site in Lincoln County that failed to win funding in the legislature is not the "people's choice." A poll sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy shows 52 per...
May 02, 2025
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Former NSU professor announces Senate candidacy
HOT SPRINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hasn't given any indication on whether he'll run for re-election next year. If he does run, he'll have at least one opponent. Former Northern State University professor Brian Bengs says he's running as an Independent. Bengs says his motivation is the Trump Administra...
May 02, 2025

Pierre woman indicted on Medicaid fraud charges
PIERRE, SD (KELOL.com) -- A Pierre woman faces a half-dozen felony charges of defrauding South Dakota's Medicaid Program over nearly 600-thousand dollars. 48-year old Sharon Monson is accused of stealing the money as owner of "At Home Nursing" in Pierre. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the charges occur...
May 02, 2025
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