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During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

10 hours ago

SNAP Benefits in South Dakota Could End October 31 if Federal Government Shutdown Continues

Thousands of South Dakotans could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31.

10 hours ago

Flu Season Begins in South Dakota with 11 Confirmed Cases; Health Officials Urge Vaccination

South Dakota health officials say flu season is underway, with 11 confirmed influenza cases reported since the week of October 4. According to KELOLAND, residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine now to help prevent infection and serious illness.

10 hours ago

Brookings Man Arrested After Multi-County Crime Spree Involving Stabbing and Stolen Trucks

A 26-year-old Brookings man is in custody after a violent crime spree that spanned Minnehaha and Yankton Counties Monday night. According to KELOLand, police say Connor Hanson stabbed a man in Sioux Falls around 5:30 p.m.

10 hours ago

Corn Palace Inn in Mitchell to Close, Forcing Dozens of Long-Term Residents to Move Out by October 31

Residents of the Corn Palace Inn in Mitchell are being ordered to vacate by October 31 as the motel shuts down operations. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the closure follows enforcement of a state rule limiting hotel stays to 28 consecutive days.

12 hours ago

Deadly Crash Shuts Down I-90 Near Rapid City: One Killed, One Critically Injured in Head-On Collision

A 43-year-old Rapid City man was killed Tuesday morning in a fatal crash on Interstate 90, about two miles west of Rapid City. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the man’s pickup crossed the median and collided head-on with an eastbound semi-truck around 7:30 a.m.

2 days ago

Nick Lamb Named South Dakota Secretary of Corrections, Replacing Kellie Wasko

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed Iowa corrections official Nick Lamb as South Dakota’s new Secretary of Corrections.

2 days ago

South Dakota Residents Urged to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

South Dakota residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications this Saturday during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

2 days ago

Rural Mainstreet Index Shows Toughest Farm Economy in Five Years Across Small Towns

Small farming communities are facing their toughest economy in five years, according to Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index.

2 days ago

Davison County Commission Approves Jail Training Role, Fairgrounds Fee Hike, and New Agreements

The Davison County Commission approved several updates and resolutions during last week’s meeting. Commissioners voted to create a new training position at the county jail, raise fairgrounds setup and teardown fees, and add an Amazon Prime membership to cut shipping costs.

2 days ago

Dakota Wesleyan University Crowns 2025 Blue and White Days Homecoming Royalty

Dakota Wesleyan University has named its 2025 Blue and White Days Homecoming Royalty. Nursing major and senior class president Jaelyn Benson of Garretson and student-athlete Landon Ruesink of Dell Rapids were crowned during last night’s ceremony.

2 days ago

Public Invited to Share Feedback on Highway 115 Corridor Study Between Dell Rapids and Sioux Falls

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a corridor study for S.D. Highway 115, stretching from 4th Street in Dell Rapids to East Dike Place in Sioux Falls.

2 days ago

DWU to honor Distinguished Alumni, Legacy Family

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University will honor three distinguished alumni and present its first-ever Legacy Family award at the…

2 days ago

Road Closure Notice for Paving Project on October 21, 2025

STREET CLOSURES FOR PAVING PROJECT ON OCTOBER 21, 2025 BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM – VEHICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED AS…

2 days ago

Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.

3 days ago

South Dakota Students Outperform National Average on ACT, Class of 2025 Posts 21 Composite Score

South Dakota students continue to outscore national averages on the ACT exam, maintaining the state’s academic edge.

3 days ago

Strong Start to South Dakota Pheasant Season as Hunters Flock to Fields After Record Harvest Year

South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season opened last Saturday, and state wildlife officials say early reports indicate another strong year for bird numbers.

3 days ago

Downtown Sioux Falls Streets Reopen After Bomb Squad Clears Suspicious Vehicle Near ‘No Kings’ Rally Site

Sioux Falls Police temporarily shut down parts of downtown Friday night after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted on a suspicious vehicle near West 12th Street and South Phillips Avenue.

3 days ago

Allison Renville Announces Bid for South Dakota Governor in 2026, Focuses on Education, Tribal Sovereignty, and Small Business Growth

The 2026 South Dakota governor’s race is heating up as community advocate and political organizer Allison Renville officially announced her candidacy on social media. Renville, who did not declare a party affiliation, said her campaign will prioritize education investment, tribal sovereignty, natural resource protection, and economic growth through small business support.

3 days ago

Mitchell City Council to Hold Public Hearing on $3.9 Million North Ohlman Utility Project and Roundabout Plan

The Mitchell City Council will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at Mitchell City Hall to discuss a $3.93 million infrastructure project on North Ohlman Street.

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During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest

Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.

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Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery

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SNAP Benefits in South Dakota Could End October 31 if Federal Government Shutdown Continues

Thousands of South Dakotans could lose access to food assistance if the federal government shutdown continues past October 31.

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Flu Season Begins in South Dakota with 11 Confirmed Cases; Health Officials Urge Vaccination

South Dakota health officials say flu season is underway, with 11 confirmed influenza cases reported since the week of October 4. According to KELOLAND, residents are encouraged to get the flu vaccine now to help prevent infection and serious illness.