A new digital coupon book in Sioux Falls
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Voices from the groundbreaking: Platte-Winner Bridge
PLATTE, S.D. (KELO) — The prairie's green hills give way to the blue Missouri River in South Dakota's center: a scenic spot for memories to take root. "We would pile in the boat on the east side of the river and meet the Winner people that would come to a bay on the west side of
While in Nebraska, Vance announces selection of fertilizer projects for funding, including in SD
NORTH PLATTE — JD Vance became the first vice president to visit North Platte on Thursday, campaigning for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen as they face challenging reelection bids. Ricketts and Pillen hit similar notes in their speeches before Vance arrived, attacking their top opponents, registered nonpartisan…
Comedians with disabilities set to perform in SF
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Brian Bretzman from Minnesota has been a part of the comedy world since an early age. "I ended up moving to Boston, which was a pretty big hub for comedy, even in the late 90s, early 2000s. And that's kind of where I came up in the scene," 'The Disableds' member
Using purple to raise domestic violence awareness
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO)-- Local Rapid City agencies traded their usual attire for purple on Thursday, showing domestic violence survivors they aren't alone. "We're in solidarity with victims and we're here to support you and bring awareness, not only from the people who work with them, but to the community to say…
Stars came out for Platte-Winner bridge ceremony
CHARLES MIX COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) -- The October weather couldn't have been better -- 80 degrees, sunny and a gentle breeze -- than it was on Thursday afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony at South Dakota's longest bridge. The hundreds of people who came together on the east bank of the Missouri River heard the words
Bengs, Rounds react to KELOLAND/Emerson poll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Eight points separate the two candidates running for one of South Dakota's United States Senate seats, although some voters are undecided. That's according to a new poll from KELOLAND Media Group and Emerson College. In our latest poll, 50% of likely voters surveyed say they support…
Work begins on spendiest bridge project in South Dakota history
State and federal officials on Thursday heralded the start of a yearslong, $290 million project to replace the “vital lifeline” that is South Dakota’s longest bridge. State Highway 44’s Platte-Winner Bridge, which opened in 1966, is more than a mile long and crosses the Missouri River in the southeastern part of the…
Stormin' Norman's festival to benefit Honor Flight
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- Musical memories of an iconic dance hall in northeast Nebraska will be echoing this weekend in Sioux Falls. A concert to honor the rock and roll venue Stormin' Norman's will take place Saturday night at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall. The music festival will also benefit a non-profit that honors the
Dems in Congress say they’re wary Trump won’t accept results of election
As Election Day approaches, top Democrats on the intelligence committees in Congress are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump will allege foreign interference to discredit unfavorable results. And they want leading U.S. intelligence officials to be immediately reachable if he does. Sen. Mark…
Professor: Economy may affect Trump's approval
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — One of the questions in a recent poll by KELOLAND News and Emerson College asks people how they feel Donald Trump has carried out his role as U.S. President. The latest poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped among South Dakota voters. Out of 803 likely South Dakota
South Dakota deploys National Guard troops to southern US border for seventh time in five years
WAGNER — About 120 South Dakota National Guard soldiers are deploying to the U.S.-Mexico border for a year at the request of the federal government, the state’s seventh border deployment since 2021. The state Guard’s Adjutant Gen. Mark Morrell spoke to a full gymnasium of family and community members at a ceremony…
South Dakota man poured $5.3 million of own money into failed governor campaign, final report shows
Toby Doeden spent a total of about $5.3 million of his own money on his failed campaign for governor of South Dakota, according to a new campaign finance report. The report, which was due this week, covers the Doeden campaign’s spending from May through the June 2 Republican primary election and July 28 runoff. Doeden
In 6 states, including South Dakota, ballots include bans on noncitizen voting
Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others. Proposed constitutional amendments or law changes in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, South Dakota and West…
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual…
Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states
A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, an appointee of President Joe Biden in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, issued a…