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Community Blood Bank has seen some improvement in the overall blood supplies for local hospitals, as community members respond to the call to donate but more donations are needed to bring back supplies from the brink of complete depletion.

When 12-year-old Jace was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2019, followed by the pandemic in 2020, he began spending a lot of time inside his home.

LifeScape has partnered with Southeast Technical Institute to modify toys for kids and adults of all abilities.

The Link, the community triage center, which will be located in downtown Sioux Falls announced a major gift from a local employer on Thursday.

The annual Children’s Home Society Gift Wrap Booth returns to The Empire Mall this weekend.

Volunteers of America is a faith based non-profit organization, founded in 1896 in New York City before branching out to South Dakota in 1920.

Stu Whitney started as a sportswriter at the Argus Leader thirty years ago. Wednesday was the last day at the Argus for the news columnist and content coach.

The need for blood donations continues to be a major focus for local healthcare providers. The call for residents to give blood provides a special gift and hope to patients in the hospital during the holiday season.

Sara Sheppick with Child Protection Services and the DSS says there are 880 foster families in South Dakota, but that’s not enough.

Festival of Trees and Lights, part of a series of events in Sioux Falls Alive, will be Saturday Nov. 28th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion.

Turkey meals are going to a very special bunch, those who serve our nation.

It’s about that time of year when you notice a familiar bell and red kettle.

A number of people were able to enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner at The Banquet, thanks in part to the generosity of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The Glory House has been helping people in the Sioux Falls area for more than 50 years. Now, their program is getting a boost from the United Way.

Jaxon Warren had his wish granted on Friday and got to share the moment with loved ones in Sioux Falls by going on a shopping spree.

The Washington Pavilion is giving families in the area a new way to celebrate the holidays.

Harvest Festival at the Washington Pavilion this weekend.

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation awarded more than $16,000 in grants to local teachers through its 2020 Excellence in Education Initiative.

The Pavilion hosted the Scarecrow Festival, part of a series of events in Sioux Falls Alive - a partnership with the City of Sioux Falls and Experience Sioux Falls.

An event honoring veterans will be held on Wednesday at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance.

A new sculpture planned for downtown Sioux Falls is meant to inspire compassion for those who are struggling.

The Grey Goose Halloween Festival is set for this weekend in Pierre. The event has been a community favorite for decades.

The Salvation Army handed out free coats Thursday from our “Coats for All" drive.

A Sioux Falls car dealership is making sure kids get a chance to trick-or-treat during the pandemic.

Those around the Sioux Empire continue to show why this is such a great place to call home. Thanks to you, our Dakota News Now Coats for All drive was a big success.

This brother and sister play a big role in running the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, in their hometown of Lake Norden.

FRIENDSLink has been around for 10 years with 7,500 people now signed up for it on Augustana University's campus.

South Dakota State University worked with the creative team at Collegiate Licensing Company to develop a new merchandise collection.

Sanford Health has donated $3 million to area food banks to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Sioux Falls is accepting proposals for temporary community art and site enhancements at its newest development downtown.