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Big Sioux Recreation Area voted best ‘hidden gem’ to see fall foliage

The Big Sioux Recreation Area has been deemed the best off-the-beaten-path area to view the changing colors of the fall in South Dakota.

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Downtown lion statue stolen from Watertown

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ husband, First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds, has been diagnosed with...

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ husband diagnosed with lung cancer

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South Sudanese families in Sioux Falls rally for UN aid to Ethiopia refugee camps

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Dustin Lynch to perform in Brookings

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

Country artist Dustin Lynch has announced he’ll be bringing the ‘Killed the Cowboy’ tour to the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings.

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The 2023 total includes the youth turkey season harvest of 1,309 birds, which compares with the...

Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers banquet takes place Saturday

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Erik Thorstenson

The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual banquet is this Saturday in Hartford.

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Johnson bill to protect Wounded Knee massacre land passes U.S. House

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Ezra Garcia

Representative Johnson worked closely with the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for months to develop the bill.

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The “2023 Growth Summit” brought together regional experts, city and state officials and...

Summit hosted to find solutions to fill the housing gap in the Sioux Falls metro area

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Parker Brown

The “2023 Growth Summit” brought together regional experts, city and state officials and industry leaders to discuss creative ideas and practical solutions. Despite inflation, there may be a few options to attack the issue of a housing gap.

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Sports community “overwhelming” family with support for injured player

Updated: 16 hours ago

By John Gaskins

Dawson Aberson will need reconstructive surgery, and folks near and wide are pitching in to his cause

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South Dakota Ballet performing at Washington Pavilion

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

The team has been working together to perform a continuous piece that features group work, duets, and solos.

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‘Truman’s Closet’ at Sanford honors memory of Sioux Falls boy

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

Truman’s grandparents provided a gift to help build the closet and stock it with rotating dress-up clothes and accessories.

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Just a month into the fall semester students at the University of South Dakota have already...

USD discusses safety after fourth sexual assault report this school year

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Baylee Peterson

Just a month into the fall semester students at the University of South Dakota have already received messages about four different sexual assaults that have been reported.

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We’ve been preparing drivers for some changes in Lexington.

Downtown lanes and Japanese Gardens to close in Sioux Falls

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

Improvements are planned for downtown lanes and the Japanese Gardens in Sioux Falls, but they will close this week in order to complete those projects.

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437 Project sends off runners for journey across South Dakota

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

On Wednesday morning, The 437 Project sent off the runners who will complete the 437-mile journey across the state.

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White House to announce first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, AP sources say

Updated: 22 hours ago

By The Associated Press and COLLEEN LONG and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press

The office will coordinate efforts across the federal government and will offer help and guidance to states struggling with increasing gun violence.

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Aberdeen to host 9th annual Oktoberfest

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

The Aberdeen Civic Arena will be full of beers and bratwursts on October 14th.

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Someone You Should Know: Using data to improve health care

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Erik Thorstenson

Bobby Menzie is this week's "Someone You Should Know."

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Avera announces new president and CEO

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Dakota News Now staff

James “Jim” Dover is the new leader of Avera Health.

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Tenn. Supreme Court: Mandatory life sentence for juvenile homicide offenders now unconstitutional

Juvenile arrested in connection to threat calls in Tea, Sioux Falls

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:14 PM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

According to the Tea Police Department, a juvenile was arrested Tuesday in connection to threat calls that caused shelter-in-place orders at schools in Tea and Sioux Falls.

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Consumers can report summer travel scams to the Attorney General’s office by calling 1(866)...

Jackley: scammers posing as legitimate-sounding organizations

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:19 PM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is reminding the public to be careful when contacted by scammers posing as legitimate organizations.

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City of Sioux Falls: combat emerald ash borer by utilizing free leaf and branch drop-off sites

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:51 AM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

The City of Sioux Falls is urging private property owners to manage their ash trees as emerald ash borers spread across Sioux Falls. Two drop-off sites for leaves and branches will be free and open to the public starting this weekend.

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Mount Marty expands access to rural diabetes care with rare program

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:50 AM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

Mount Marty University has plans to launch a new graduate Certificate in Endocrinology for nurse practitioners, one of two in the United States and the only one offered in the Midwest.

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Kevin Cram, 33, of the Algona Police Department, died after being shot by a suspect in Algona.

Fallen Algona police officer laid to rest

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:24 AM CDT

By KCRG Staff

A fallen Iowa police officer will be laid to rest on Wednesday.

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USF faculty and students volunteer during ‘Culture for Service Day’

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

On Wednesday, nearly 500 staff and students from the University of Sioux Falls will be volunteering around the community.

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Sioux Falls law enforcement travel to fallen Iowa officer’s funeral

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:04 AM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

Members of the Sioux Falls Police Department are heading to Algona, Iowa, to pay respects to Officer Kevin Cram, who was fatally shot last week.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash south of Lake Preston

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

One person died Tuesday in a single motorcycle crash a half mile south of Lake Preston.

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Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged but signals likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflation

Updated: 18 hours ago

By The Associated Press and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER

The Federal Reserve keeps the rates unchanged but signals the likelihood of another hike this year to fight inflation.

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FDA says it needs more research before deciding to approve nasal spray to treat dangerous allergies

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:45 AM CDT

By The Associated Press

The move comes four months after an FDA advisory committee recommended approval of the device,

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Wild Wednesday: Meet Calvin the Milk Snake

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:21 AM CDT

By Elle Dickau

Wild Wednesday: Meet Calvin the Milk Snake

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Co-host Vanna White makes an appearance at Radio City Music Hall for a taping of Celebrity Week...

Vanna White extends ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contract, staying on after Pat Sajak departs

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT

By CNN Newsource staff

Longtime co-host Vanna White is extending her contract with the syndicated game show.

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Authorities say a United States Postal Service worker in Ohio is facing federal charges for...

US Postal Service worker facing federal charges for stealing mail over 3-month period

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT

By Shaun Hegarty and Jordan Gartner

Authorities say a United States Postal Service worker in Ohio is facing federal charges for stealing mail.

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Puccini’s “La Boheme” brings an internationally-recognized opera troupe to Brookings.

Internationally-recognized opera troupe coming to Brookings

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:25 PM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

Puccini’s “La Boheme” is coming to the Brookings on Friday, Sept. 22.

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High Plains Processing’s $500 million facility will look to take in soybeans from producers in...

Construction begins on new soybean processing facility near Mitchell

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT

By Cooper Seamer

High Plains Processing’s $500 million facility will look to take in soybeans from producers in South Dakota, and turn it into an array of products.

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Brian Schipper was the managing artistic director for the Mighty Corson Art Players, a...

Theatre community mourns sudden loss of Corson director

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT

By Dakota News Now staff

The cast and crew of the current production have a goal to sell out every performance in honor of their beloved director and board president, Brian Schipper.

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The owner of Mueller Pallets is speaking out about her plans after a conditional use permit was...

Sioux Falls tree grinding business discusses conditional use permit

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT

By Baylee Peterson

The owner of Mueller Pallets is speaking out about her plans after a conditional use permit was recently denied.