Baylee Peterson
Multimedia Journalist
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Baylee Peterson started out part-time on the Dakota News Now Team as a weekend reporter for several months covering various stories in the Sioux Falls region while commuting from Brookings. She joined as a full-time multimedia journalist in the spring of 2022.
Prior to Dakota News Now, Baylee was born and raised near Hutchinson, Minn., where she enjoyed spending time on the lakes with her family and friends.
Baylee received a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University in Communication Studies with a minor in Political Science and Marketing.
She has a passion for sharing stories and exploring what the community has to offer.
You can find some of Baylee's previous work here.
Updated: 56 minutes ago
|By Baylee Peterson
With the city of Sioux Falls expanding rapidly, renters in the city could see different costs.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Baylee Peterson
The ball is rolling on funding for a new Homelessness Street Outreach Program in Sioux Falls.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Baylee Peterson
Local businesses in Sioux Falls are coming together to help settle school lunch debt for students in the Sioux Falls School District.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Baylee Peterson
It's the 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Sioux Falls this Saturday and businesses downtown are preparing for the festivities.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Baylee Peterson
Tonight, the Sioux Falls City Council held its first reading to discuss a new Homelessness Street Outreach Program.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Baylee Peterson
Foster families provide encouragement and support to the entire family as they are working to make changes so the children can return home.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
A number of lawmakers have spoken out against selected clips aired by Tucker Carlson and Fox News on the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:03 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
A portion of Cliff Avenue was closed for much of last summer. The construction project widened the street to help the flow of traffic with the street reopening in the fall but at least one person who lives in that area questioned one part of the project.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:40 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Last summer, the Biden administration announced plans to wipe ten thousand dollars off the student-loan balances of roughly forty million Americans.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls is working to help residents improve both their mental and physical health though some new services.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:01 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With the large amount of snowfall and number of snow alerts, towing companies in Sioux Falls have been busy keeping up with demand.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
While many people rush to clear sidewalks and driveways after a large snow event, USPS is urging people to make sure snow around their mailbox is cleared.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
As snowfall continues to move in, many businesses in Sioux Falls have already closed their doors for the day and many events have been cancelled.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With severe winter weather moving in, Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls is providing resources for people to stay warm.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:44 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Another round of winter weather is expected to hit a large portion of the Dakota News Now area. A couple of city leaders in Minnesota are once again in the process of preparing for more snow.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Ever since the earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, Senem Ocal has been keeping close contact with her family.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:25 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With rain throughout the day today and the potential for freezing overnight the city of Sioux Falls is working to respond.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The Veterans Tiny Home Project in Sioux Falls is coming along as five tiny homes have already seen progress in the village.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Nationwide pharmacist burnout and potential shortages in some regions could be attributed to an increased workload.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:30 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The Salem Economic Development Corporation announced they will be opening up a twenty-one-acre industrial park.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
While Turkey and Syria may seem far away to many, the impact from the large earthquake can be felt across the globe.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The Sioux Falls Regional Airport has reported record numbers of flyers over the past year. Now, they are looking for ways to keep up with the demand.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With water use in Mitchell, the city is looking for new ways to bring water to the community.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The city of Inwood is buzzing after part of the community center collapsed Saturday night.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With mortgage rates the lowest they have been since September of 2022, now might be the perfect time to buy that home.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:39 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Last Tuesday night, city council voted to move forward on the 6th Street Bridge project in downtown Sioux Falls.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:27 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Community members in Huron gathered over the weekend and into Monday at the James River dam to either witness or catch the large number of fish stuck in the area.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With more snow hitting Sioux Falls first responders are highlighting the importance of clearing sidewalks.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The 2026 Housing Action Plan was a large topic presented at the city's informational meeting.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
If you’ve gone to the grocery store lately you may have noticed a large increase in egg prices or empty shelves all together.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Remember to tell your family you love them. That’s the message Trenton Hawkins wants to spread.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Officials in Sioux Falls have been taking a closer look at the transit system in the city for a while now. Today, they provided an update on their findings.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:33 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
There still quite a buzz going on in Brookings as SDSU students are still coming down from the rush of the Jacks winning their first FCS Championship.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
While many people are busy shoveling out their car or driveways, others are dealing with some unexpected issues as a result of the weather.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 9:30 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
City plows have been working around the clock to clear emergency and secondary routes in the city. John Hoing is a plow operator for the city.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 9:25 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Trucking companies like Dakota Carriers in Sioux Falls say they face different challenges with winter weather events
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:50 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
It's the 10th annual Downtown Burger Battle and restaurants in Sioux Falls are busy getting ready.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Just days after the South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued a no travel advisory industries are working to keep up with demand.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 8:40 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Plows in the city have been working around the clock to keep up with the continuous winter weather.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 5:03 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
As the city grows, the Sioux Falls School District says it's important to address different needs in the community.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:53 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
As a doctor you're used to saving lives on the clock, but off the clock is a different story. Sebrina Burnett and Cliff Crawford moved to Sioux Falls this year.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With extremely low temperatures it's important to keep yourself safe when braving the cold.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:26 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With freezing temperatures, heating your house is a top priority to stay warm. However, there are some safety concerns to keep in mind while doing so.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
With Sioux Falls expanding rapidly it's become more important for first responders to work together in the city.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The weather outside has been frightful and first responders across South Dakota have been busy.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 9:46 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
Wintry weather is moving in; road crews are getting ready and so are electric companies.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 9:19 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
A public hearing took place at the Sioux Falls planning commission meeting involving a potential large-scale restaurant, bar, and casino.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:19 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The city of Sioux Falls held the first reading to establish an active transportation board for the city.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 7:56 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
The Foster Network in Sioux Falls is looking for volunteers to help sort gifts this week to make sure children in the foster care system can celebrate Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 4:57 PM CST
|By Baylee Peterson
It's the holiday season and with everything going on it's important to take time to laugh.
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