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Instability in South Sudan has caused a crisis as refugees from Sudan or refugees from South...

South Sudanese community in Sioux Falls calling for United Nations to aid refugees living in Ethiopia again

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Parker Brown
Instability in South Sudan has caused a crisis as refugees from Sudan or refugees from South Sudan return to what has been considered an inhospitable environment due to conflict and lack of food. Some refugees are choosing to stay in those neighboring countries as a result. In recent months, the UNHCR suspended sending aid to refugee camps in Ethiopia due to the Ethiopian government diverting much of the aid. The suspension of all the aid leaves refugees stuck without food.

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The four-day event known as Project 437 has covered the length of the state.

Project 437 arrives in Sioux Falls to raise mental health awareness

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A cross-state running journey to raise awareness and funds for mental health challenges made its way to Sioux Falls on Sunday.

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Second annual First Fruits Harvest Festival feeds nearly 1,000

Second annual First Fruits Harvest Festival feeds nearly 1,000

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A community dinner that aimed to serve more than 1,000 people using only local food products took place on Saturday night.

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Fernsonfest returns this weekend to ring in the fall season

Fernsonfest returns this weekend to ring in the fall season

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
An annual craft beer festival celebrating the beginning of fall will return on Saturday.

News

The third phase will provide two acres of pedestrian access and recreation opportunities along...

Coming up Monday: River Greenway phase 3 groundbreaking in Sioux Falls

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The third phase will provide two acres of pedestrian access and recreation opportunities along the west side of the river along the upper reach of the falls.

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A man is dead and Yankton police have a person of interest in custody after a possible shooting...

Yankton police investigating possible fatal shooting

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A man is dead and Yankton police have a person of interest in custody after a possible shooting on Sunday morning.

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Vermillion police investigating sexual assault near USD campus

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Authorities in Vermillion are investigating a sexual assault reported on Sunday morning near the University of South Dakota campus.

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Wessington Springs alumna’s Mural to be unveiled at celebration of agriculture

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Wessington Springs High School will host its celebration of agriculture event this Monday

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Out of the Darkness Community Walk brings together those touched by tragedy

Out of the Darkness Community Walk brings together those touched by tragedy

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The event is described as a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.

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Remedy Brewing Oktoberfest a celebration of beer, German culture

Remedy Brewing Oktoberfest a celebration of beer, German culture

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A celebration of everything German took place on Saturday at Remedy Brewing Company in downtown Sioux Falls.
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Walk to Defeat ALS hits home for pair of sisters

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Of the many participants walking in honor of friends and loved ones, two sisters, Chelsie Lind and Megan Klarenbeek, attended Saturday’s walk to honor their mother who recently lost a battle with ALS.

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18th Annual PDR Deer Hunt brings joy to youth with disabilities

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Parker Brown
Early Saturday morning, the 18th annual PDR Hunt kicked off in Clark County. The day provides youth with disabilities the opportunity to go on a deer hunt, work on target shooting and much more.

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Golf day in Pipestone raises money for overdose memorial scholarship

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The event and scholarship were in honor of Justin Rops, who tragically passed away due to an overdose last year.

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New Lake Benton art studio bringing together regional artists for unveiling gala

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
In total, there will be nine different artists at Saturday’s unveiling, including an 11-year-old who welds metal sculptures.

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State Historical Society offering property tax moratorium

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 1:58 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The eight-year pause is meant for restoration and rehabilitation work on the historic sites, as encouraged by state law.

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Groundbreaking ceremony for State of South Dakota One Stop happening next week

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Donovan Minor
The goal of the One Stop is to foster collaboration among state employees and enhance services to South Dakota citizens.

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‘The President’s Own’ US Marine Band to perform in South Dakota

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
For the first time in five years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is returning to the midwest with stops in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen in October.

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‘Sock the Block’ party collects socks for the VA Hospital

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:04 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
On Saturday, the Headlights Theater and Let’s Skate are coming together to create a block party in Sioux Falls to collect socks to benefit the VA Hospital and veterans outreach.

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Walk to Defeat ALS kicks off at new location

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Development director Erin Hill joined Dakota News Now to discuss the importance of the walk and what participants can expect.

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Beetlejuice actress talks about upcoming shows at the Washington Pavilion

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Isabella Esler, who plays Lydia in the performance, stopped by Dakota News Now to talk about the upcoming shows.

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Montana doctor compromises Hirth’s case, putting his trial on hold

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Madison Newman
The Rapid City murder trial of Richard Hirth, accused of killing Jessica Rehfeld in 2015, was cancelled Thursday.

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand helps support Sioux Falls family

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A fundraiser in Sioux Falls on Friday looked to help out an area family going through their own pediatric cancer battle.

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Out of the Darkness Walk bringing awareness to suicide

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.

News

Southeast Tech announces $25 million fundraising campaign

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Southeast Technical College is stepping up fundraising efforts with “Campaign Next.”

Investigation

Sioux Falls kennel under investigation following abuse allegations

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Beth Warden
Our pets are a big part of our families and when we leave them in the care of others, we assume they are in good hands.

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Bigger than football: Sioux Falls Washington teammates support brothers

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Parker Brown
The Sioux Falls Washington football team takes the field Friday in a clash against Rapid City Central, but there’s another battle that the Warriors are taking on off the field. The effort is in support of two teammates who lost their 22-year-old sister to a fentanyl overdose in 2019. Gavin and Jack Kucera say that the team is like a brotherhood. That became even more apparent when the team showed support for them when their sister Shayla passed away.

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Veterans Stand Down providing resources for those in need

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By Cooper Seamer
Veterans Stand Down is back again as a one-stop-shop for veterans in need.

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Youth with disabilities to take part in PDR Youth Hunt

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The hunt was started in 2008 by Clark, SD businessman Dean Rasmussen. The name, PDR Hunt is in honor of Dean’s late grandson, Payton Dean Rasmussen.

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Residential school children returned to Sisseton for reburial

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By Beth Warden
Two children who were buried at a notorious Indian residential school will now be buried near family.

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Fight Like a Ninja promoting conversations on mental health during Suicide Prevention Month

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Elle Dickau
Fight Like a Ninja is an organization that was founded to build strength and understanding in the community regarding suicide and depression.

News

Name released in fatal single motorcylce crash near Lake Preston

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:39 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A Lake Preston man has been identified as the person who died after a single motorcycle crash about a half mile south of Lake Preston.

News

Arrest made in connection to over a dozen Sioux Falls burglaries

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:41 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A Sioux Falls man that police say is tied to 13 burglaries is behind bars this week.

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Miss South Dakota USA heading to national competition

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:03 AM CDT
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By Erik Thorstenson
Miss South Dakota USA Amber Hulse is heading to the national competition in Reno, Nevada. We caught up with her at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, before she left for her trip.

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Edison Middle School sends students home early due to power outage

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:53 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The school will dismiss students at 10:30 a.m. Buses will return students home, according to the school.

News

Metro Sports TV broadcasts O’Gorman vs. Lincoln football game

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Lincoln football team will take on O'Gorman, and Metro Sports TV is broadcasting the game live.

Owning Your Outdoors

OYO: Fall Yard Prep Part 2

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:54 AM CDT
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By Aaron Doudna
This week, Doug and Aaron are continuing to talk about how to get your yard and garden prepped for fall.

News

Worthington teacher finding new ways to connect with students

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Parker Brown
There are many diverse communities in our region, including Worthington, Minnesota. Students with diverse backgrounds can face challenges in the classroom, but one teacher is finding a unique way to relate to and help students.

News

Groundbreaking held for Barb Iverson Skate Plaza

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Community leaders formally celebrated the beginning of construction for a new state-of-the-art skatepark.

National

An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 7:31 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Writers Guild of America said that they’d met for bargaining Wednesday and would continue Thursday.

News

Walk to Defeat ALS changes location due to weather

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The annual Walk to Defeat ALS will take place at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls this weekend. Each year, the walk raises funds to go toward the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Sioux Falls Airport parking ramp ahead of schedule, patience still needed from travelers

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Cordell Wright
Since breaking ground in April, the Sioux Fall Regional Airport’s parking ramp construction project has popped up quickly.

Avera Medical Minute

Avera Medical Minute: What to know about this year’s flu and Covid vaccinations

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
With the start of fall, health experts are turning their attention to vaccinations to prepare for another flu season.

News

Water experience now open at the Kirby Science Discovery Center

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Constance Walter, the External Affairs Project Director with SURF joined Dakota News Now to discuss what guests can expect from the new exhibit.

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First of several planned Kwik Star stores in Sioux Falls area opens

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The convenience store and gas station opened on Thursday morning on the corner of Rice Street and Heritage Road in Brandon.

News

Annual healthcare convention happening in Sioux Falls for 97th year

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The state’s largest healthcare convention of its kind is taking place at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

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Riverview Pumpkin Festival is a ‘gourd’ time for the entire family

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Elle Dickau
A small-town tradition in Canton is returning for its eighth year.

News

Former Sioux Falls police officer sentenced for child porn charges

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A former Sioux Falls police officer will be spending about six months behind bars for the distribution of child pornography.

News

Severance Brewing Co. creates new brew to benefit United Way

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
For every SEUW Brew, pronounced “Sioux” Brew, purchased at Severance Brewing Co. Thursday night, $1 will go toward Sioux Empire United Way.

National

Minneapolis murder suspect mistakenly released from jail in Indiana

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:57 PM CDT
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By WRTV staff
Kevin Mason was released less than 48 hours after his arrest because of a clerical error.

News

South Dakota moms bond over a shared experience: C-sections

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:28 PM CDT
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By Jackie Hendry
Cesarean births range from routine to traumatic. Support from other moms has a healing effect on four South Dakota women.
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