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Sioux Falls City Council voted to approve hyperscale data center site into city limits
A proposed hyperscale data center moved another step forward last night, as the Sioux Falls City Council voted to annex the site into city limits. That action came after the company behind the project promised taxpayers won't have to foot any of the bill for connecting electrical power to the site. The location is near...
7h ago

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed members to the new Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force
Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed members to the new Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force. The task force was established by an executive order after legislators approved plans to build a new men's prison in Sioux Falls. The group will work on developing rehab programs to reduce recidivism rates in the prison popul...
7h ago

Soybean prices are down this year which affects South Dakota farmers' profits
The harvest is in high gear, but farmers are uncertain about profits. South Dakota Searchlight reports China has nearly stopped importing U.S soybeans. China has been the largest buyer in the past. As a result, soybean prices are down from last year's 11-dollar per bushel range, dropping to the mid nine-dollar range.
7h ago
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A high-speed chase led to the arrest of four people for kidnapping in Sturgis
Sturgis, SD (KELO.com) -- Four people have been arrested in the sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl. They were arrested after a high-speed chase by police in Sturgis. The girl managed to escape a residence in the city and told authorities she was sexually assaulted and forced to consume illeg...
7h ago
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Fort Pierre Police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl Timber Hanson
Fort Pierre police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Timber Hanson was last seen yesterday afternoon at a truck stop along I-90 near the Vivian exit.
7h ago
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Sioux Falls City Council voted to approve hyperscale data center site into city limits
A proposed hyperscale data center moved another step forward last night, as the Sioux Falls City Council voted to annex the site into city limits. That action came after the company behind the project promised taxpayers won't have to foot any of the bill for connecting electrical power to the site. The location is near...
7h ago

Eight Sioux Falls teachers are being rewarded for their impact on students
Eight Sioux Falls teachers are being rewarded for their impact on students. Levo Credit Union says the group was nominated by community members for their impact through the 'Adopt-A-Classroom Program'. They'll each receive a check for 500-dollars for classroom expenses.
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Bike trail extension to open near Lien Park in a few weeks
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail project near Lien Park in Sioux Falls will open in a few weeks. City Parks Development Manager Mike Patten says the 2.6-million-dollar project extends the bike trail from Lien Park to Bahnson Avenue. The new section includes an elevated boardwalk - the first of its kind in the ci...
7h ago

The Minnehaha County Commission wants your input on possible updates to the downtown campus building.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Minnehaha County Commission wants your input on possible updates to the downtown campus building. The survey is part of the planning process, as commissioners look to meeting future needs. You can find the survey on the county's homepage. It's available through the end of October.
8h ago

Minnehaha County's Juvenile Justice Center approved for expansion
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Minnehaha County's Juvenile Justice Center is still under construction, but county commissioners say now is the time to make it larger. Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal to add 66-hundred square feet to Phase two of the project as officials prepare to occupy Phase one next mont...
8h ago
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Sioux Falls Canaries win 5-3 over Kane County
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Canaries are just one game away from a league championship. A 12-strikeout performance by pitcher Ryan Zimmerman led them to a 5-3 win over Kane County at the Bird Cage last night. Game four is tonight, with the Canaries leading the best of five series two games to one.
Sep 19, 2025

Sioux Falls Canaries play Kane County tonight at the Birdcage
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Tonight is a big night for the Sioux Falls Canaries, who are hoping to get one win closer to a league championship. They host Kane County at the Bird Cage tonight in game three of the five-game championship series. The two teams are knotted up at one win apiece, with the next three games i...
Sep 18, 2025

Sioux Falls Canaries lose game one of the Miles Wolff Cup Final
The Sioux Falls Canaries dropped game one of the Miles Wolff Cup Final last night, falling to Kane County 4-3. A Josh Rehwaldt solo homer and a bases loaded walk gave the Canaries the lead in the top of the fifth, but Kane County tied things up in the bottom half of the frame. The two teams square off for game two toni...
Sep 16, 2025

South Dakota's higher education enrollment numbers are up
South Dakota's public university system is enjoying modest growth. The six public universities have more than 36-thousand students for the second straight year. The state's technical colleges have seen the strongest growth, with Mitchell Tech up by 8.6-percent from a year ago. Dakota State also set a new record high, w...
Sep 12, 2025
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SDSU Jackrabbits Football team heads to Montana for week 2 of the FCS
Week two of the FCS brings a huge challenge for the second ranked SDSU Jackrabbits. They face third ranked Montana State in Montana. The Bobcats were blown out by the Oregon Ducks, while the Jacks won their home opener.
Sep 05, 2025
State News

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed members to the new Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force
Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed members to the new Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force. The task force was established by an executive order after legislators approved plans to build a new men's prison in Sioux Falls. The group will work on developing rehab programs to reduce recidivism rates in the prison popul...
7h ago

Soybean prices are down this year which affects South Dakota farmers' profits
The harvest is in high gear, but farmers are uncertain about profits. South Dakota Searchlight reports China has nearly stopped importing U.S soybeans. China has been the largest buyer in the past. As a result, soybean prices are down from last year's 11-dollar per bushel range, dropping to the mid nine-dollar range.
7h ago
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A high-speed chase led to the arrest of four people for kidnapping in Sturgis
Sturgis, SD (KELO.com) -- Four people have been arrested in the sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl. They were arrested after a high-speed chase by police in Sturgis. The girl managed to escape a residence in the city and told authorities she was sexually assaulted and forced to consume illeg...
7h ago
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Fort Pierre Police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl Timber Hanson
Fort Pierre police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Timber Hanson was last seen yesterday afternoon at a truck stop along I-90 near the Vivian exit.
7h ago

Trial for the man accused of killing a Moody County deputy won't be help until September
Moody County, SD (KELO.com) -- The trial of the man accused of killing Moody County Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorock, early last year, won't be held until September. Judge Gregory Stoltenburg made that decision late last week, as he granted the defense request to move the trial out of Moody County. Joseph Hoek is accused of ...
Oct 07, 2025
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Trump: 'We will be very threatening to antifa'
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that federal law enforcement will be "very threatening" as it goes after the antifa movement, which he recently designated as a "terrorist organization." "They have...
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New York City sues social media companies for allegedly addicting children
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IRS to furlough 34,000 employees due to US government shutdown
By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Internal Revenue Service will furlough more than 34,000 employees beginning on Wednesday due to the government shutdown, according to an agency statement. The furloughs amount to 46% of the agency's staf...
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US airlines say it is 'imperative' FAA get quick wins in air traffic overhaul
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