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Soaring gold prices creating a ripple effect in local market

Soaring gold prices creating a ripple effect in local market

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Parker Brown
Low interest rates and higher economic uncertainty have led to an increased demand for gold, and the price of gold is still projected by some investment banks to continue increasing.

Community

Local scout packs meals to be given away

Local scout packs meals to be given away

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Elizabeth Schmidt of Troop 711 in Harrisburg has been a scout for two and a half years. She packed meals for Kids Against Hunger and gave them away for her Eagle Scout project.

First Alert Investigators

Sioux Falls business owner offers homeless solutions

Sioux Falls business owner offers homeless solutions

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Beth Warden
A downtown Sioux Falls business owner, who offers services to the city's homeless, has a unique perspective on the neighborhood compared to those who may be driving by or reviewing data in search of solutions.

News

The City of Lennox covers a 189-square-mile ambulance district, with the majority of calls...

Lennox officials pushing for new taxing district to fund EMS costs.

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Grant Green
The City of Lennox covers a 189-square-mile ambulance district, with the majority of calls coming from outside city limits.

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Variable speed limits being installed between Brookings and Flandreau

Variable speed limits being installed between Brookings and Flandreau

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Fiona Sullivan
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is currently installing a new program where I-29 between Flandreau and Brookings will have variable speed limits.

News

Sioux Falls fire at North Cliff Avenue

Fire contained at Barney’s Used Cars & Parts, cause under investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A fire spotted around North Cliff and 31st street on Thursday afternoon has been contained and is under investigation.

News

One dead after crash in Minnehaha County

One dead after crash in Minnehaha County

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
One man has died and one is injured after a crash on Thursday evening.

News

Sioux Falls NAACP sees increased interest, new members

Sioux Falls NAACP sees increased interest, new members

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Beth Warden
While the NAACP started in Sioux Falls in the 1920s, it has had its ups and downs in participation. Local leaders are seeing a new surge of interest, with a collective focus on equality.

News

The Haunted Farm in Worthing is open for the season.

Freaky Friday: A visit to the Haunted Farm in Worthing

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Mark Brim
The Haunted Farm in Worthing is open for the season.

News

Home is where the heart is, and now it's also where the art is! Sioux Falls' latest street art...

Sioux Falls’ intersection project combines creativity and safety

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Emelia Roberts
Home is where the heart is, and now it's also where the art is! Sioux Falls' latest street art project is painting the town proud, one intersection at a time.
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Augustana School of Music launches Tiarasang

Augustana School of Music launches 10-year long choral project

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Augustana University School of Music is launching a decade-long project aimed at honoring the legacy of Lutheran collegiate choral music.

News

USD alum named 2025 Laureate in Chemical Sciences

USD alum named 2025 Laureate in Chemical Sciences

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
A University of South Dakota alum was one of three laureates at the Blavatnik National Awards, one of the country’s most significant research prizes.

News

Tats for Cats happening Saturday at Red Arbor Tattoo

Tats for Cats happening Saturday at Red Arbor Tattoo

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
This is the first annual Tats for Cats event, happening on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Pins for Pits fundraiser taking place October 18th

Pins for Pits fundraiser taking place October 18th

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Pins for Pits annual fundraiser is a way for community members to have a fun afternoon of bowling while benefiting the Sioux Falls Pit Rescue.

News

Monstrous Little Theatre Company presents: “How I Learned to Drive”

Monstrous Little Theatre Company presents: “How I Learned to Drive”

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Monstrous Little Theatre Company is excited to present “How I Learned to Drive”, premiering October 16-18.

News

South Dakota's Department of Corrections focuses on taking parole absconders off the streets.

South Dakota rounds up parole absconders

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jack Siebold
After setting up a special unit, the Department of Corrections says the number of parole absconders in South Dakota has dropped to less than 100.

News

Second annual SoDak Circuit coming to the convention center

Second annual SoDak Circuit coming to the convention center

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
A fun event for e-sports gamers across the region is coming to Sioux Falls this weekend.

News

Nonprofits announce new name, complete consolidation

Nonprofits announce new name, complete consolidation

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Parker Brown
The Compass Center, Family Services Inc., and Move to Heal are all now under a new name: Solace. They say consolidating will help them eliminate gaps in care and save on costs.

News

A call for more therapy dogs in Sioux Falls

A call for more therapy dogs in Sioux Falls

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Sam Schauer
With fewer than 90 therapy dogs in the area, Shop Dog Boutique is offering a seminar about the steps for your furry friend to be the next one.

News

Banana Ball coming to Sioux Falls in 2026

Banana Ball coming to Sioux Falls in 2026

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Birdcage will host three days of Banana Ball action as the Firefighters will take on the Indianapolis Clowns August 27 through 29, 2026.

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Military personnel in uniform, with the Texas National Guard patch on, are seen at the U.S....

Federal judge issues temporary block in Illinois, talks of Insurrection Act ramp up

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By Brock Bergey
A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

News

The state is hoping to receive up to $200 million in grant money every year for the next five...

Ideas pitched for rural health grant include incentivizing education and infrastructure

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
The state is hoping to receive up to $200 million in grant money every year for the next five years.

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Supreme Court visit inspires law students during rural lawyer shortage

Supreme Court visit inspires law students during rural lawyer shortage

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Fiona Sullivan
The South Dakota Supreme Court was at USD on Thursday, and law students were eager to hear and learn from the cases to prepare for their own careers as attorneys someday.

News

Chamberlain teacher placed on leave after offensive gesture to students

Chamberlain teacher placed on leave after offensive gesture to students

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The teacher involved is on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

News

Kidz-N-Coats will be hosting their annual coat giveaway on October 11th at the Falls Park...

Kidz-N-Coats hosting coat giveaway October 11th

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Mark Brim
Kidz-N-Coats will be hosting their annual coat giveaway on October 11th at the Falls Park Farmers Market

News

Ribbons placed on police cars for domestic violence awareness month

Ribbons placed on police cars for domestic violence awareness month

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
To start a conversation and raise awareness, purple ribbons were placed on law enforcement vehicles today.

News

Sioux Falls fire at North Cliff Avenue

Developing: Fire crews repond to blaze at North Cliff Avenue

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Multiple Sioux Falls Fire Rescue trucks are still fighting the blaze.

News

Inside Iowa Politics

Inside Iowa Politics: Delegation vague on paying federal workers during shutdown

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Dave Price
Iowa's congressional delegate is vague about whether all federal workers should get back pay after the partial federal government shutdown ends.

News

South Dakota Supreme Court holds sessions at USD

South Dakota Supreme Court holds sessions at USD

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The court travels throughout the state twice a year to hear oral arguments at public universities, allowing citizens and aspiring lawyers to see how the state’s Supreme Court operates.

News

Southbound lanes on I-29 scheduled to reopen near Brookings

Southbound lanes on I-29 scheduled to reopen near Brookings

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The SDDOT has announced that, starting Friday, Oct. 10, the southbound lanes on I-29 are scheduled to reopen to the public.

News

Marshall Selberg announces run for SF mayor

Marshall Selberg announces run for SF mayor

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Marshall Selberg has officially announced that he will be running for Sioux Falls mayor.

News

Although it’s been nearly two years since the pandemic began, it can still be a tough...

Sanford Children’s Gala raises nearly $1.5 million

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Sanford Children’s Hospital hosted its 2025 Children’s Gala, where over $1.5 million was raised for the pediatric emergency department.

News

Native American Day Parade

8th annual Native American Day parade happening in Sioux Falls

Updated: Oct. 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The 8th annual Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade is kicking off on Monday, October 13.

News

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation prepares for Winter Wonderland

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation prepares for Winter Wonderland

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By Fiona Sullivan
It takes a lot of work, which is why they start at the beginning of October, but the show is sure to be dazzling.

News

Healthcare leaders brainstorm best uses of $100-200M grant

Healthcare leaders brainstorm best uses of $100-200M grant

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Grant Green
The state is hoping to receive $100-200 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program Grant every year for the next five years.

Local News

Great Plains Zoo Education Center set to honor Joe H. Floyd, further zoo’s mission

Great Plains Zoo Education Center set to honor Joe H. Floyd, further zoo’s mission

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Parker Brown
With Midco as the sponsor, the new education center will bear the name of the company’s former president, who passed away earlier this year, Joe H. Floyd.

News

Over 25 downtown restaurants are participating in this year's Downtown Pork Showdown

Downtown Pork Showdown returns to Sioux Falls

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Mark Brim
Over 25 downtown restaurants are participating in this year's Downtown Pork Showdown

Community

CYAL opens new youth sports hub in Sioux Falls

CYAL opens new youth sports hub in Sioux Falls

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Christian Youth Activity League just opened an 11,000-square-foot facility, offering basketball, flag football, baseball, and track and field for kids in the community.

News

Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery safety

Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery safety

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
This week is National Fire Prevention Week, with a focus on how to safely use and store lithium-ion batteries.

News

During 12-10 loss at Illinois State

USD fan speaks out about online discourse after hate comment

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Sam Schauer
Mark Wendt is a big Coyote fan and host of the Howling Podcast, and while fans of rival schools talk smack on social media all the time, what Wendt received crossed the line.

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Inset: This photo provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Des Moines...

Iowa Gov. Reynolds orders new employee verification policy

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Dave Price
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds orders state agencies to use e-verify system for employees.

News

Silverstar Car Wash to host Halloween charity event

Silverstar Car Wash to host Halloween charity event

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Silverstar Car Wash is hosting a Halloween-themed car wash, with 10% of the funds going to Feeding South Dakota.

News

Fourth wave of Operation: Prairie Thunder complete

Fourth wave of Operation: Prairie Thunder complete

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
The fourth wave of Operation: Prairie Thunder saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area were completed on October 3.

News

Change of venue granted in Joseph Hoek case

Hoek trial moved to Pennington County

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Hoek is charged in the 2024 murder of Moody County Sheriff Ken Prorok.

News

South Dakota's 34th Governor Larry Rhoden

Gov. Rhoden rescinds 151 executive orders

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
According to the Office of the Governor, the past executive orders were no longer necessary to remain on the books.

News

Sanford Health launches virtual care program for rural long-term care locations in South Dakota

Sanford Health launches virtual care program for rural SD locations

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Sanford Health says the design of this care system was to help communities throughout South Dakota that may not have immediate access to a hospital.

News

Great Bear Ski Valley to host inaugural Welcome Winter Fest

Great Bear Ski Valley to host inaugural Welcome Winter Fest

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Great Bear Ski Valley is bringing its first-ever Welcome Winter Fest to Sioux Falls in November.

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Two injured, one dead in two-vehicle crash in Spink County

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Two people were injured and one died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, 19 miles north of Huron, SD.

News

Authorities searching for missing Fort Pierre girl

UPDATE: Missing Fort Pierre girl found safe

Updated: Oct. 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM CDT
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By Dakota News Now staff
Stanley County Law Enforcement has commented on their original post about the missing girl, stating that she has been found safe.

News

The new law enforcement center replaces a facility that was built in 1912.

Clay County celebrates completion of its new Law Enforcement Center

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Connor Trett
The new law enforcement center replaces a facility that was built in 1912.
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