The ultimate 'hidden gems' things to do list in South Dakota even natives may have missed

There's more to South Dakota than Mount Rushmore. This state is full of culture and food and history, and those South Dakota treasures or hidden gems get overlooked as tourists flock to more popular destinations. Even South Dakotans can miss out on …

South Dakota Governor Defends Abortion Ban, Including Cases of Rape and Incest

On June 26, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem stood behind her state’s abortion trigger law which implemented new abortion restrictions after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. “I believe every life is precious,” Gov. Noem said in an …

South Dakota Sports Awards: Meet the 2021-22 honorees

O'Gorman distance runner Alea Hardie and De Smet multi-sport star Kalen Garry took home the Athlete of the Year Awards at the South Dakota Sports Awards Monday at Washington Pavilion. The South Dakota Sports Awards are an annual event that honors high …

Cows to computer code: These South Dakota college students developed software to track cattle market

If you ask Todd Gagne, the cattle market and the stock market are as different as chalk and cheese, the main distinction being that the price of cattle is notoriously difficult to predict. But students from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology …

Seeking an abortion outside South Dakota: How an employer might be involved

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Abortion is now illegal in South Dakota with one exception: to save the pregnant person’s life. Companies with employees in South Dakota, however, are offering them reimbursement for travel if they need an abortion; Starbucks, …

Watch a replay of the South Dakota High School Sports Awards

The South Dakota High School Sports Awards were Monday night at the Washington Pavilion.  The South Dakota High School Sports Awards honor the best athletes in the state in multiple categories. This year's guest is Matt Farniok a guard for the Dallas …

South Dakota High School Sports Awards 2022 winners

South Dakota Ballet to perform on Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Dancers from across the country are in Sioux Falls practicing ahead of a performance later this week. In just a couple of days, these dancers will be taking the stage at the Washington Pavilion. The South Dakota Ballet will be …

South Dakota’s history on abortion bans

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade eliminates the constitutional right to abortion. It’s up to state legislatures now to decide on rules governing access to the procedure. South Dakota’s legislature has a …

Rounds opposes downsizing VA facilities in South Dakota

HOT SPRINGS, S.D (KELO) — Today in Hot Springs, Senator Mike Rounds announced his opposition to the Department of Veterans Affairs decision to downsize VA facilities in South Dakota. Several years ago, Congress passed the Asset and Infrastructure Review …