Category Archives: Local News

Like a cornfed Phoenix, the plucky 57th Street cornstalk finds new life in a bucket
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- As a post pinned to the top of it's Twitter account says, rumors of the death of the 57th Street Cornstalk in Sioux Falls have been exaggerated-- it's just been on tour...
Todd Epp Aug 20, 2020

September classes from Sioux Falls Parks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Parks reminds everyone that September classes are coming up soon. According to Sioux Falls Parks, classes and programs are filling up FAST. Register online ...
Kristin Hergert Aug 20, 2020

Latest Sioux Falls Metro coronavirus numbers as of 8/19/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Here are yesterday's numbers from the City of Sioux Falls' new Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties coronavirus tracker. The City reports 60 new cases in the metro, up 21 from...
Kristin Hergert Aug 20, 2020

Campus safety recommendations from MN Department of Health
ST. PAUL, MN (KELO.com) -- The Minnesota Department of Health has some suggestions for those returning to college this fall. To be on campus safely, students should consider: Staying at home for 14 da...
Kristin Hergert Aug 20, 2020

UPDATE: When will Sioux Falls find out if Amazon is coming or not?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Mayor Paul TenHaken responded to KELO.com News' request for a comment on the alleged big announcement. "There will be an announcement coming soon but the date is bit of...
Todd Epp Aug 19, 2020 Claudio Toledo / CC

Coronavirus case confirmed at Washington High
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls School District says there's a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Washington High School. This is the first confirmed case of the new school year. There are ...
Mark Russo Aug 19, 2020

Last of Pierre women escapees captured
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Department of corrections reports that Inmate Philomene Boneshirt is back in custody. She was apprehended yesterday in Sioux Falls. Boneshirt is being held ...
Todd Epp Aug 19, 2020

Plucky cornstalk on 57th Street meets its maizey demise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The plucky cornstalk that grew out of the urban concrete on 57th Street near Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls is no more. This morning, someone or something removed the ...
Todd Epp Aug 19, 2020

Latest Sioux Falls Metro coronavirus numbers as of 8/18/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Here are yesterday's numbers from the City of Sioux Falls' new Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties coronavirus tracker. The City reports 39 new cases in the metro, up 10 from...
Kristin Hergert Aug 19, 2020

Street construction update 8/19/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Street construction update: Lane Closure - Rice Street Beginning on Thursday, August 20, 2020, the inside westbound and eastbound lanes of East Rice Street will be clos...
Kristin Hergert Aug 19, 2020 Street construction graphic.


