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Events

Storytellers Anonymous 'My Name Is Rachel Corrie'

Storytellers Anonymous is showing ‘My Name is Rachel Corrie’ this Thursday

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:47 AM CDT
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By Alexandra Todd
A one-woman show sharing a different perspective.

Community

Manny Christopher took his own life due to suicide two years. His brother and friends created a...

Friends and family create non-profit to raise awareness for men’s mental health

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 1:29 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Manny Christopher, a Roosevelt and Dakota Wesleyan graduate, took his own life in 2021 after a battle with mental illness. Now, his friends and family have created a non-profit called Long Live MC to spread awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

Community

Churches around De Smet raise $11,000 for gas stoves in Ukraine

Churches around De Smet raise $11,000 for wood stoves in Ukraine

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Church congregations from around the De Smet area found a way to help the people of Ukraine.

News

Midnight Spark permanent jewelry

Midnight Spark brings permanent jewelry experience to Sioux Falls area

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:22 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Midnight Spark brings permanent jewelry experience to Sioux Falls area

Community

DUI checkpoints planned throughout January

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
DUI checkpoints planned throughout January to curb drunk driving in South Dakota

News

Sanford Radiothon raises money for local families this holiday season

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:12 AM CST
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By Ernest Cottier
The Castle at Sanford hospital is a little busier than usual this week with volunteers and radio stations filling the lobby for the 17th annual Midwest Communications Radiothon.

News

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra holds Christmas show

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:33 AM CST
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By Ernest Cottier
This weekend performers from both near and far will take the stage at the Washington Pavilion for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert ‘Tis the Season.

News

605 Made Holiday Market bringing attention to local crafters

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:56 AM CST
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By Ernest Cottier
Saturday you can shop for the whole family as makers from around the Sioux Empire will show off the area’s best home crafted items.

News

Autumn Festival brings over 200 vendors from across the country to Sioux Falls

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 10:16 AM CST
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By Ernest Cottier
This weekend you can start your Christmas shopping early thanks to the annual Autumn Festival returning to the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

News

Hunger & Homelessness Week raising awareness in the Sioux Falls community

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:37 AM CST
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By Ernest Cottier
The Union Gospel Mission is one of several local non-profits that are working together to help the homeless in Sioux Falls as part of hunger and homelessness awareness week.
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News

Sioux Falls Roller Dollz prepare for upcoming season

Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 11:11 AM CST
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By Ernest Cottier
The Sioux Falls Foller Dollz started back in 2006 and has continued to grow since then.

Community

Remembering Father Cathal Gallagher

Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
A South Dakota Priest, who once faced deportation back to his home country of Ireland, has passed away. Father Cathal Gallagher died last Monday.

Community

One million dollar Powerball ticket sold in Sioux Falls

Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 9:56 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
One lucky winner won one million dollars in Saturday’s Powerball drawings.

News

Holiday Fest at The Nest kicks off Christmas shopping season in Sioux Falls

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 10:22 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Robyn’s nest is an occasional shop located in southeastern Sioux Falls.

News

Freaky Friday: Scotland Haunted House

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 11:22 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
As October comes to an end Scotland’s annual haunted house is preparing for its final weekend of the year.

News

Downtown Sioux Falls trick-or-treating event fun for the family while helping local businesses

Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Over 35 local businesses are excited to be a part of this year’s downtown trick-or-treating event.

News

South Dakota State’s Hobo Day continues 110 year tradition

Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Hobo Day is something Sdsu students have enjoyed since its very first year back in 1912.

News

Jaycees Feargrounds continues 48-year-old October tradition

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:26 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
The Sioux Falls Jaycees have put on an annual haunted house every October for the last 48 years.

News

The Gruff Plates + Pours bringing new flavors to Brandon

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:29 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
From open-faced turkey sandwiches to goat cheese-covered hamburgers The Gruff Plates + Pours have made quite the splash since they first opened in Brandon in mid-September.

News

Freaky Friday: Twisted Nightmare Haunted House

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 10:53 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Twisted Nightmare Haunted House has been bringing scares to the Sioux Falls area since 2014.

News

Kidz-N-Coats annual giveaway preparing for biggest year yet

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 10:58 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Kidz-N-Coats started over 13 years ago thanks to a child giving away his coats to his classmates in need, his parents then noticed the need for a coat giveaway and began buying new coats for kids in the community.

News

Finny Mini Farm and Sanctuary holding final open barn event of the year

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Lizzie Ju originally started her farm as just a hobby but quickly saw a need to take care of unwanted and neglected animals from around the area.

News

Annual Trick-or-Treating for Dogs event expecting record numbers

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids but now it’s not just for them as dogs from around the area will be dressed up in costumes and doing some trick-or-treating of their own.

News

Freaky Friday: Platte Haunted Trail

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 12:04 PM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
With new attractions every year, the Platte haunted trail continues to grow.

News

Brookings 2nd annual Fall Family Festival promotes fun at the museum

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 11:13 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
was held in 2021 as a way to get parents and children back into the two Brookings museums after a lull brought on by covid.

Events

SiouxperCon 2022 attracts pop culture icons

Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
SiouxperCon celebrates sci-fi, anime, video games, and comic books returned to Sioux Falls.

Community

A Homestead Brew offers field-to-pint experience

Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A Homestead Brew opened in 2017 just outside of Valley Springs.

News

Sioux Falls students return to school for new year

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Thursday morning was an exciting time for students, teachers, and parents as kids throughout the area returned to the classroom while others went to school for the very first time.

News

South Dakota EMS for Children stresses safety tips as school year begins

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
While many kids are getting excited for the new year South Dakota EMS for Children is hoping parents are making safety a top priority as classes start.

Community

Family mourns loss of husband after shooting early Saturday morning

Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A shooting in Sioux Falls near 26th and Bahnson early Saturday morning left one dead and many questions remain.

News

Free back-to-school event prepares families for new school year

Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 1:06 PM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Saturday Celebrating Families Back-To-School Fair was back in action at St. Joseph Cathedral School in Sioux Falls.

Community

‘Pride of Dakotas’ marching band preparing for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Members of South Dakota State’s famous marching and, -- ‘The Pride of the Dakotas,’ were on campus early this year to begin practicing for something truly special.

News

Renner Days raises money for City’s fire department

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Renner Days has been the town’s annual event since it began over 15 years ago.

News

New Sanford class aims to educate parents alongside young children

Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Sanford Health has teamed up with Sanford Fit to offer a free Make and Take class for parents and their young children.

News

Dakotafest brings new farming technology to South Dakota growers

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Agriculture is South Dakotas biggest industry so exhibitors from around the country are gathered in Mitchell to help show off the latest in farming technology.

News

Ipso Gallery introduces new hands-on art exhibit

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:17 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
The Enlightenment Machine is a hands-on art exhibit that opened in Sioux Falls over the weekend.

News

Pipestone couple returns home to operate Country Club kitchen

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 11:07 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Husband and wife duo Michael and Mariah Swanson moved to Pipestone in the spring of 2022 to take over the kitchen at the Pipestone Country Club.

News

Sioux Valley Energy Safety Day teaching important lessons to the community

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:41 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
The event is aimed to be fun for the whole family with a free pancake feed, games, and more but the event’s main focus is teaching the public how to stay safe in their everyday lives.

News

Hope for the Hopeless raising funds for orphanage

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Sunday, August 14th from 4-6 pm Hope for the Hopeless is holding an ice cream social fundraiser at the FCA building on east 69th street.

News

39th Annual Ag Appreciation Day at the Sioux Empire Fair

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:30 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Agriculture is South Dakota’s largest industry so today the Sioux Falls chamber of commerce and sponsors from around the area decided to give back to farmers.

News

Civil War Days brings history to life in Canton

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
This weekend you can take a step back in history with the Canton Civil War Days.

News

42nd Sioux River Folk Festival continues decades long tradition

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
As South Dakota’s longest-running music festival the event has become a staple of the Canton in the Summer.

News

Woofstock 2022 brings music and dogs to Remedy Brewing

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Saturday dogs from around the area will be pouring into Remedy Brewing for the annual Woofstock fundraiser.

News

Sioux Falls Day of Giving helps foster children in the area

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Tuesday all Sioux Falls Scooter’s locations are giving 100% of their sales to foster organizations in the area including: Royal Family Kids Sioux Empire, Family Visitation Center, Sioux Falls, East River Foster Parent Network, Sioux Falls CASA, and Children’s Home Society of South Dakota.

News

Community dance class restarts at Champion Legacy Dance Academy

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:56 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Champion Legacy Dance Academy is getting ready for a busy night.

Sports

Empowering the next generation of women in sports in South Dakota

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 11:40 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Equality in women’s sports took a big step forward 50 years ago when Title IX was passed. But, even though female athletes have come a long way, there is still work to be done in this nation.

News

“Willy Wonka” playing at Brookings Community Theatre

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 1:42 PM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
"Willy Wonka” playing at Brookings Community Theatre

News

South Dakota Chislic Festival returns to Freeman

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
While many South Dakotans grew up eating chislic the annual festival serves as a way to introduce the snack to those that have never gotten to try it.

News

Miracle Treat Day helps local families through Children’s Miracle Network

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:44 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Dairy Queens Miracle Treat Day returned to its normal day this year after having to change things due to COVID-19 over the last several years.

News

Natural Grocers prepares for Sioux Falls opening

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Ernest Cottier
Natural Grocers began in colorado over 65 years ago. The shop is now preparing to open its doors in Sioux Falls for the very first time Wednesday morning.
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