John Gaskins
Reporter
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Genesis Farms LLC forfeits its Minnehaha County license, making license available now
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:25 PM CDT
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Gavin Bennett has endured over 50 surgeries and an amputated leg as a result of meningitis
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:17 PM CDT
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Dawson Aberson will need reconstructive surgery, and folks near and wide are pitching in to his cause
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Roosevelt's Dawson Aberson suffered severe eye and facial injuries; soccer community already rallying for family
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
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The district could dissolve within the next five years, said school board president
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 8:30 PM CDT
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One of the survivors of the 2001 Pentagon attack is current South Dakota state senator Brent Hoffman
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
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Back in April, before a traffic circle a couple blocks from downtown Sioux Falls was originally drawn in paint, traffic in the Cathedral Historic District was particularly dangerous.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Jessica Blodgett looks to achieve a "taste of deliciousness."
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
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Ticket sales, apparel sales, restaurants and hotels feeling the ripple effect
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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Business and government leaders both need to step up, representatives of both camps say
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Jaxon Scheff already made history in April by becoming the state's first-ever blind competitor in state-sanctioned track and field
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Kim Hubers fought for seven years to gain her VA benefits that were denied because her injuries are not visible
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Mayor predicts mural will transform eyesore into "one of the most Instagramable sites in our community."
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
A few months ago, we told you about the challenges Joni Williamson was having owning a small-town restaurant in Lennox. But now, she’s going on the road and bringing the food to the people.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Heat waves and dryness made for a mostly bleak summer until rains came on Saturday
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
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Though uncommon, sudden cardiac arrest is the most common cause of natural death in young athletes, affecting anywhere from 1 in 15,000 or 1 in 50,000 depending on the medical study, according to Dr. Dermot Phelan, director of sports cardiology at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Athletes getting light benefits, but schools far away from high-stakes arms race
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Exactly one year from the opening ceremonies, athletes at Power and Grace Gymnastics in Sioux Falls are already “head over heels” about the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Hydrating and knowing when, or even if, to get out there is paramount.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
On Tuesday, Johnathan’s parents and stepfather became the first family members to attend a South Dakota National Guard swearing-in ceremony in over 3 years.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
For a small town like Estelline, South Dakota, the city pool is the lifeblood of the summer.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Jack Freeburg overcame life-changing adversity to earn $10,000 from the Lighthouse Guild.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 8:10 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
While some crops have been "literally" saved, more rain is needed to salvage potential yields
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
John Gaskins and the Sioux Falls Canaries' mascot Cagey joined the Dakota News Now morning show Wednesday to preview the Birds' upcoming 7-game homestand and fun promotions for fans.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Both groups can be triggered if not terrified by loud noises
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 7:03 PM CDT
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The blaze was "about five minutes" from becoming far more destructive
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Tuesday marks opening of 2023 fireworks sales for SD residents
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
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The owner said fallen bricks and the evacuation were a surprise, and he hopes to preserve the 150-year-old structure.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Restaurants see diminishing droves of diners, while one niche operation has dodged a drought
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 10:01 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Vietnam and Gulf War vet and Outdoor Campus "Bird Lady" Lynn Purdy went through a lot to make her annual trip to The Birdcage.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Rainbow Chorus of Sioux Falls formed in March
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:57 PM CDT
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Dakota Butcher grilled about 2,000 burgers in three cities for free-will donators
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Grueling fitness regimen has become a tradition that has swelled in numbers over four years
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving warns of dangers of drunk driving and not wearing a life jacket
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:27 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Currently, Mitchell doesn’t have a homeless shelter, but one group is eager to change that.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
State's first openly gay male legislator to help Saturday session
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
A 3% starting pay increase was "the biggest draw" according to city managers
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
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Sioux Falls Therapy Dogs regularly visit schools, hospitals, hospices, and senior living centers
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
The tale of Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen in downtown Sioux Falls is two love stories cooked into one.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Cynthia Lomax opens up about the last nine months without her husband
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Rotary panel recalls early DTSF "wins," and options of new Riverline District
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 12:28 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Auntie J's in Lennox changes hours, options as it tries to gain traction
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Severance Brewing will debut "Walk of Art" on same weekend as new sculptures are installed for 2023-24
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
The cast on the left arm is a symbol of the lead character's journey, and the process of putting it on is a cherished ritual
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 9:22 AM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Jaxon Scheff has broken a barrier and formed a bond with his guide runner, a former college track athlete
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Details on airport operation during ramp construction, possible new gates
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
A "traffic calming pilot project" is underway to make one busy neighborhood safer
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 8:18 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
How does the state's first rabbi in 40 years feel about treatment of Jews in the area?
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 8:08 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
Corey Camp rubbed shoulders with some of the real-life stars of the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon flick
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By John Gaskins
SFSD released to DNN numbers showing decreasing participation