Minnehaha County overcomes early tabulator issues, encouraged by DOJ oversight
South Dakota’s largest county faced some setbacks on election day, but crossed the finish line.
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Someone You Should Know: Helping his fellow veterans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Countless times, Bill VerMulm has driven Larry Kokenge and his guide dog Roscoe to and from his home for Larry’s volunteer job at the VA.
Pair of poll workers share over 80 years of working local elections
Tuesday’s midterm election was just another notch in the belt for Judy Miller and Donna Young, two friends who have a combined 80 years of helping others submit their votes.
26-foot Christmas Tree arrives at State Capitol in Pierre
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Pierre, and crews at the State Capitol are already hard at work getting ready for one of South Dakota’s biggest holiday traditions.
Aberdeen police ask residents not to trap stray cats
Police said in the post that the Humane Society is at capacity and has no space or resources to accept additional cats.
Sioux Falls budgets $65.1 million for highways and streets in 2026
Some projects are nearing completion while others will continue into 2027, officials say.
South Dakota Republicans talk working with Democrats after midterm ‘blue wave’
South Dakota Republicans maintained control of their congressional seats, but will need to navigate a Democrat-controlled Congress.
Outgoing AG Jackley says he will work until last day in office
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, who is preparing to move to Washington as the congressman-elect, said he will keep working on cases tied to the line-of-duty deaths of two law enforcement officer...
Downtown Sioux Falls business owners share thoughts on parking ordinance
The city is considering an increase in parking rates for downtown Sioux Falls and will discuss it at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Sioux Falls City Council passes downtown parking ordinance
In a unanimous vote, the amended ordinance would allow rates up to $2.00 per hour.
Sioux Falls police seek woman who used screwdriver to break into parking facility
Sioux Falls police are looking for a woman who used a screwdriver to get into a secured parking facility and steal from unlocked cars.
D1 Training Sioux Falls hosts grand opening celebration
A new athletic training facility is opening its doors in Sioux Falls this weekend.
Throwback Thursday: The Mead Building
On this edition of Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast tells us about the history of the Mead Building in Sioux Falls.
‘Love Island USA’ seeking Sioux Falls singles for Season 9
Love Island USA is looking for Sioux Falls residents to join its next group of islanders!
Police arrest suspect in October homicide near downtown Sioux Falls
A Sioux Falls man faces murder and assault charges in connection with a homicide that happened near downtown Sioux Falls in October.
South Dakota DOT races winter weather to wrap up major highway projects
The road construction season may be winding down, but South Dakota Department of Transportation officials and construction crews are still pushing to finish major road work statewide before winter weather ar...
Sioux Falls Boxing Classic moving to Convention Center after 4 straight sellouts
Following four consecutive sold-out events, the Sioux Falls Boxing Classic is expanding to a larger venue at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Downtown small business owner receives Vision Sioux Falls Award
In October 2025, Jamison learned that she would receive $10,000 to support the expansion of her zero-waste “refillery” — a bring-your-own-container shopping experience where customers can purchase refi...
Here are the winners of the 2026 Downtown Sioux Falls Pork Showdown
The results are in! See who took home the top honors in the 2026 Downtown Sioux Falls Pork Showdown.
Rain ending, but clouds linger for the eastern parts of the region through much of the day
We have another couple of gloomy and cooler days ahead of us before we see some sunshine returning later this week.
18-year-old arrested in deadly Chamberlain stabbing, officials say
An 18-year-old Chamberlain man is in custody facing an aggravated assault charge following a Sunday stabbing that left another man dead, officials announced.
National nonprofit making Halloween a treat for kids with allergies
Kids around South Dakota will wear their spookiest costumes and go trick-or-treating for Halloween. However, some might not enjoy the same experience.
South Dakota ranks 9th nationally for elder care in new study, while Wyoming places 42nd
South Dakota ranked 9th in the nation for elder care, earning top marks for home health quality and aide pay, while Wyoming placed 42nd in a 50-state study.
Trunk or treat joins tailgate at South Dakota rivalry game on Halloween
Since the Interstate Rivalry game landed on Halloween, people at the South Dakota State University tailgate made sure to still give treats.