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Jamison says experience as City Councilor, Legislator prepares him for job as Mayor
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The June 2nd Primary Election ballot is much longer than normal because local elections have been combined with the state elections. It's a move intended to increase vote...
Apr 23, 2026 State Rep. Greg Jamison (R-Sioux Falls). SD LRC photo.
Sioux Falls city financial picture lagging, but solid
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The financial picture for the city of Sioux Falls is improving, but still a bit short of expectations. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett presented the 2025 financials...
Apr 22, 2026
Kuehn Park pool replacement project underway
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls' newest aquatic center is now officially under construction. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the new outdoor Kuehn Park pool. Mayor Paul ...
Apr 22, 2026 Kuehn Park Pool. Photo from the City of Sioux Falls.
Minnehaha County administration building at end of life cycle?
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The 70-year old Minnehaha County Administration Building is showing its age. County Commissioners were briefed on a proposal to replace and demolish the current facility....
Apr 22, 2026 Photo Courtesy: SDPB
City Council approves TIF for Railyard project, takes first step in accepting land donation at The Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council has given its stamp of approval of an eight million dollar Tax Increment Financing District for a downtown development project. The move adva...
Apr 22, 2026 Photo: Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation
Sioux Falls man held on kidnapping, rape, assault charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls man is being held on a half-million dollar bond for rape, kidnapping, aggravated assault and numerous other charges. Police say Richard Nemec held a woman a...
Apr 22, 2026 Sioux Falls Police cruiser door. KELO.com News file photo.
Christine Erickson leaning on city hall & legislative experience as she seeks Mayor's officee
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls residents are sorting through the resumes of five candidates who want to be their next mayor. This week, we're hearing from those candidates. Today, former ci...
Apr 22, 2026
Groundbreaking set for new men's penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Officials will break ground Wednesday on a new Men's prison in Sioux Falls. Plans for the prison were finalized last year after months of legislative and committee work. ...
Apr 21, 2026 S.D. State Penitentiary. Photo by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Another day with ballots for absentee voting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Minnehaha County is among those still waiting for ballots to arrive for absentee voting in the June 2nd Primary election. Absentee voting was supposed to begin last Frida...
Apr 21, 2026
DSU maintaining healthy enrollment as other colleges and universities struggle with demographic cliff
MADISON, SD (KELO.com) -- They call it the demographic cliff, and it's threatening the existence of colleges and universities across the country. Enrollment numbers have been declining in elementary a...
Apr 21, 2026
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