Lifestyle
8 hours ago
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.
