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Someone You Should Know
Updated: Sep. 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
At just 20 years old, a University of Sioux Falls student is already having a positive impact on young girls in the community.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
A Sioux Falls man has been taking some incredible pictures of South Dakota’s beauty for years and if you haven’t seen them yet, stop what you’re doing and soak these images in.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 2:01 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Scott Parsons is an art professor at Augustana University. He's been teaching there for 15 years.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 8:16 AM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
Worthington native will run virtual Boston Marathon.
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Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Austin Goss
One South Dakotan details his journey on bike from Pierre to the North Pole in his new book.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
Sioux Falls school administrator remains in remission from stage 3 cancer
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
A South Dakota native is working her way up in Hollywood, she recently directed her first movie which premiered in her home state this past weekend.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Lonnette Kelley started writing cards to people at the beginning of the pandemic to offer them a sign of hope and to give them some encouragement.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 3:42 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
Brandon dad raising thousands of dollars for MDA
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 9:26 AM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
Someone You Should Know: An amazing 105-year life
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Updated: Jul. 22, 2020 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Brookings man who survived polio as a toddler has published a children's book that highlights the importance of empathy.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Hector Curriel moved to the United States several years ago and said he's had a lot more opportunities here as an artist.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 7:43 PM CDT
|By Austin Goss
Occupational Licensing reform has hit South Dakota, and will streamline the process of getting jobs in the state.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 7:21 PM CDT
Lee Weber is remembered by his family, as a grieving community prepares to lay him to rest.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Chic Pyper is now the owner of Fred the Fixer in Sioux Falls. It opened in 1911 in the city.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
A young man in Okoboji, Iowa is getting a lot of attention for saving another man's life and we think he’s Someone You Should Know.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 5:38 PM CDT
A young singer from South Dakota didn't initially intend to write a song about the trials and tribulations of the COVID-19 pandemic or the turmoil surrounding George Floyd's death. But it turns out, the finished product could provide some encouragement during these tough times.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 10:37 AM CDT
Anna Vorhes played a lot of different musical instruments growing up in Sheldon, Iowa. Her relationship with the harp, began in college.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 8:21 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Jean Saunders said her husband died the end of March, and it's been tough not being able to be around people to celebrate his life. So that's why she's sharing his story with Dakota News Now.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 9:31 AM CDT
Allan Bertram grew up in the small town of Colome, South Dakota. And he usually had a basketball in his hands.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Tea Area High School student has managed to share an important health-related message with some prominent South Dakotans.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 8:21 AM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Ashley Biggar is an artist in Brookings, who is taking it upon herself to help some businesses in the city while spreading some positivity.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 9:11 AM CDT
Elmwood Golf Course head professional Chad Veire picked up the game a little later than some may think a pro would.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 9:32 AM CDT
Thirteen-year old Tyler Duffy started yo-yoing about three years ago, after going to a Stampede hockey game.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Sioux Falls woman has quite a knack for helping others and she's even doing so during this time of social distancing.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2020 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Lisa Brunick is an art teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School who decided during the winter season she was going to retire at the end of this school year.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 9:48 AM CDT
Jeff Thurn and Jerry Palleschi have had afternoon radio show on ESPN 99.1 since 2013.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2020 at 11:09 AM CDT
Reid Christopherson has been a part of scouting for most of his life.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2020 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Sioux Falls city councilors have approved the appointment of a new Innovation and Technology Director for the city. We think he's Someone You Should Know.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2020 at 9:10 AM CDT
Todd Heitkamp has wanted to be a weatherman, for a long time.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 3:13 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
A mentorship program aimed at helping doctors and nurses become leaders is thanks, in part, to a former administrator and his plan is to stay involved even though he's recently retired. We think he’s Someone You Should Know.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2020 at 11:51 AM CST
|By Vanessa Gomez
Desiré Jansen said she has some stability in her life now after going through several experiences after high school.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Erik Thorstenson
The sport of Pickleball is becoming more popular for all ages and a Sioux Falls woman is making a name for herself in the game. We think she’s Someone You Should Know.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2020 at 8:36 AM CST
Steff Holtrop from Hood Magazine stopped by Dakota News Now on Thursday morning to show us how to do some Valentine's Day crafts. Click on the video icon for more.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2020 at 4:21 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Sioux Falls mom has been through a lot in a short amount of time just the past decade. Now, she's facing her toughest battle yet, the fight for her life.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 2:41 PM CST
A super-fan of the Sioux Falls Stampede hockey team has earned his own following. He gets the crowd "pumped up" before the final period and we think he’s Someone You Should Know.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 1:01 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Mitchell boy is defying one of the darkest times in his family's life, his dad's battle with cancer. He's turning it into a message of inspiration for others.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
Starting a business can be a difficult and lonely venture. So, a Sioux Falls man is helping people connect.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 4:18 PM CST
A Sioux Falls woman is creating a sense of community for people with a rare life-threatening disease and she's doing it through the art of singing.