Category Archives: Local News

Washington Pavilion has lots of fun activties for Halloween weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Washington Pavilion and Orpheum Theater Center have an active schedule of events for children and adults during the Halloween weekend. A variety of programs include...
Kristin Hergert Oct 28, 2020

Latest Sioux Falls Metro coronavirus numbers as of 10/27/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - The City of Sioux Falls reports 3,523 active coronavirus cases in the metro area. There are 543 new positive cases. The three-day average of new cases is 309.3. There ar...
Kristin Hergert Oct 28, 2020

Franken: COVID-19 mitigation efforts "critical" as virus surges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Public Health Director Jill Franken says the COVID-19 pandemic has reached a "critical" stage in the area. "We need everyone to do their part right now," Fr...
Carter Woodiel Oct 27, 2020

Councilor Soehl talks about mask mandate idea
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Councilor Curt Soehl is proposing a mask mandate for the city to fight the COVID-19 surge. "I look at the numbers and see where we're going and I'm jus...
Mark Russo Oct 27, 2020 Olgierd (3rd account) / CC

TenHaken pushes back against mask mandate proposal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says it's unlikely he would support a proposed mask mandate for the city. City Councilor Curt Soehl says he will officially present his ...
Mark Russo Oct 27, 2020

Protecting the Minnehaha County Jail from floods
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Minnehaha County will spend over $500,000 for a floodwall and pump system at the county jail. County Commission Chair Jean Bender says approving such change orders isn'...
Mark Russo Oct 27, 2020

Thinking ahead on COVID-19 in the Sioux Falls area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Minnehaha County has distributed nearly $400,000 so far to residents facing economic hardships from COVID-19. County Commissioner Cindy Heiberger praises the community ...
Mark Russo Oct 27, 2020

Four way race for Minnehaha County Commission
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Two Republican incumbents and two Democratic challengers are running for two positions on the Minnehaha County Commission on November 3. Republican Jean Bender currentl...
Mark Russo Oct 27, 2020

Latest Sioux Falls Metro coronavirus numbers as of 10/26/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - The City of Sioux Falls reports 3,226 active coronavirus cases in the metro area. There are 120 new positive cases. The three-day average of new cases is 236.3. There ar...
Kristin Hergert Oct 27, 2020

More on the intended merger between Sanford Health and Intermountain Healthcare
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Intermountain Healthcare, of Salt Lake City, and Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, have signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership. Kelby Krabbenh...
Todd Epp Oct 26, 2020 Intermountain Health logo.


