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|By Vanessa Gomez
Ruthie Haag was overweight her entire life until she decided in 2016, it was time for a change.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Vanessa Gomez
Shelley Schipper had to take over her family's trucking company in 1991 when her dad died suddenly.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
Sioux Falls woman makes 2020 temperature blanket
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Erik Thorstenson
A Luverne man has had a lifelong love of the Minnesota Vikings and the team is recognizing him for it.
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Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Vanessa Gomez
Josh Clayton started in the role as the state epidemiologist in 2017, taking over for Lon Kightlinger, who retired at that time.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 7:50 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
South Dakota family receives national recognition for their inspiring story of fostering and adoption.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Erik Thorstenson
Two men from a Sioux Falls company are out to help other businesses and their own by eating food that’s truly South Dakota’s own.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 7:01 PM CST
|By Erik Thorstenson
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.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 8:45 PM CST
|By Vanessa Gomez
Harold's opened in Downtown Sioux Falls in 1910.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 8:38 PM CST
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Sioux Falls man has worked his way up the ranks in the Hy-Vee meat department
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Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 8:09 AM CST
|By Vanessa Gomez
Norm Eitrheim started learning how to make stained glass from another resident at Prairie Creek, Virgil Christensen.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Vanessa Gomez
Kas Williams said she has the easiest job in the world but also the hardest job in the world because she's teaching people how to be kind to one another.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 9:58 AM CST
The Washington Pavilion AND Orpheum Theater Center have an active schedule of events for children and adult alike.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Aanya Fuller started Roman riding because of one of her friends in South Dakota and a Netflix show called "Heartland."
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
This brother and sister play a big role in running the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, in their hometown of Lake Norden.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Nicole Collins said she enjoys book folding because she gets to see the process through.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2020 at 2:08 PM CDT
|By Kelsie Passolt
A Sioux Falls man discovered his career passion after becoming a dad. Now, his business is gearing up for its next, exciting chapter.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Erik Thorstenson
A Sioux Falls woman has been overcoming obstacles all of her life and she’s excelled, which included getting a big honor recently. We think she's Someone You Should Know.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Vanessa Gomez
Joyce Tlustos is a resident at the Prairie Creek community in Sioux Falls.
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.
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
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.