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South Dakota ranching family's story reaches all the way to the Oval Office
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- It's a dispute that started about a year ago in the remote stretches of the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands of western South Dakota. A five-generation ranching family found themselves being accused of stealing the use of land from the U.S. Forest Service. The family started grazing cattle...
1h ago

Trump approval surges, opinion on policies declining
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- There have been protests and pockets of resistance since he took office, but President Donald Trump ranks higher than any South Dakota politician according to the South Dakota News Watch poll. Voters showed mixed support on some of the President's key policies, such as the DOGE efforts to ...
20h ago
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Regional economy slowing
OMAHA, NE (KELO.com) -- Our regional manufacturing economy is slowing down, but still in positive territory. That's the main finding of the April Mid-America Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. Creighton economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. The Index includes a survey of manufacturing supply managers. One of ...
20h ago
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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.
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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...
20h ago
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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.
20h ago
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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...
20h ago
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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

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
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
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South Dakota ranching family's story reaches all the way to the Oval Office
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- It's a dispute that started about a year ago in the remote stretches of the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands of western South Dakota. A five-generation ranching family found themselves being accused of stealing the use of land from the U.S. Forest Service. The family started grazing cattle...
1h ago

Trump approval surges, opinion on policies declining
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- There have been protests and pockets of resistance since he took office, but President Donald Trump ranks higher than any South Dakota politician according to the South Dakota News Watch poll. Voters showed mixed support on some of the President's key policies, such as the DOGE efforts to ...
20h ago
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Regional economy slowing
OMAHA, NE (KELO.com) -- Our regional manufacturing economy is slowing down, but still in positive territory. That's the main finding of the April Mid-America Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. Creighton economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. The Index includes a survey of manufacturing supply managers. One of ...
20h ago
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West River ranching family: Case Dismissed!
WASHINGTON, DC - (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota Ranching family was targeted by the Federal Government - but the target has been removed. Charles and Heather Maude were facing criminal charges, possible prison time and large fines in what amounted to a fence line dispute with the U-S Forest Service. The Trump Administr...
Apr 30, 2025

Prison Task Force agrees 144-year old Penitentiary has to go
SPRINGFIELD, SD (KELO.com) -- They don't know where, but South Dakota's Project Prison Reset Task Force agrees - the state needs new prison facilities. Attorney General Marty Jackley told fellow task force members that inaction is not an option. A consultant's report on prison needs is expected in May. House Speaker ...
Apr 30, 2025
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