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Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Sioux Falls News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Sioux Falls and Southeast South Dakota. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, finance, biotechnology, and community events across Minnehaha County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of the Midwest's fastest-growing cities…
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Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Severe Weather Watch Tonight | Sioux Falls News
Severe weather is brewing tonight, especially out west with a slight risk for storms bringing large hail and strong winds from Rapid City to Pine Ridge, while…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Reservation Tragedy, Storms, and Rally Wrap | Sioux Falls News
A fatal shooting rocks the Yankton Sioux Reservation as police investigate a Friday night incident in Wagner North. In McPherson County, a 50-year-old faces…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Magic Hours Art at Sioux Falls Airport | Sioux Falls News
A dazzling new art installation called “Magic Hours” has debuted at Sioux Falls Regional Airport, designed to transform the atrium with breathtaking light…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in South Dakota | Sioux Falls News
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in South Dakota | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iowa Woman Faces 18 Animal Abuse Charges | Sioux Falls News
Inwood, Iowa is reeling after Lisa Ellen Simonsen faces 18 counts of animal abuse — including four serious charges involving life-threatening neglect —…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Feeding Peacekeepers at Sturgis | Sioux Falls News
For forty years, a local Catholic church has turned meal prep into a sacred mission, feeding 100+ Sturgis police officers nightly with home-cooked comfort food…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic Crash on I-29 Near Sisseton | Sioux Falls News
A heartbreaking crash near Sisseton claimed the life of 34-year-old Marissa R. Shultheis, who was driving a Honda truck north on I-29 when it collided with a…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Courtroom Drama Meets Stage Triumph | Sioux Falls News
A man convicted in a 2024 crash that killed two teens gets a 30-year sentence, while another suspect in a federal case seeks a plea deal. Meanwhile, Sioux…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sturgis Rally Shatters Records | Sioux Falls News
Sturgis just shattered records with over 70,000 bikers flooding the Black Hills—the biggest turnout ever. Riders, many returning for decades, celebrate the…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Frozen Jr. Lights Up Stage with Inclusive Talent | Sioux Falls News
The Penguin Project is back at the Orpheum Theater with an inclusive production of Frozen Jr., spotlighting 25 young performers aged 10 to 25 with…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!24 Hours on 8th Street Revealed | Sioux Falls News
A gripping new documentary, “24 Hours on 8th Street,” captures the raw, unfiltered reality of homelessness in Sioux Falls — born from a single day experiment…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Judge Reduces Sentence for Teen Crash Killer | Sioux Falls News
A judge in Sioux Falls has slashed a teen’s prison sentence from 40 to 30 years after reconsidering the punishment for Damion Laurelez, who caused a deadly…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Coach Accused of Abuse Faces Strict Bail | Sioux Falls News
A 23-year-old soccer coach, Alex Kowalski, faces mounting legal trouble after being charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation and rape involving…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Childcare Leader Accused of Theft | Sioux Falls News
A childcare center director in Iowa is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over $10,000 from the nonprofit he was meant to protect—accused of…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Celebrate America 250 in Corn Maze | Sioux Falls News
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style at the Heartland Country Corn Maze—opening Friday with an epic 11-acre patriotic design featuring a giant eagle…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota Drought Worsens | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s drought situation is worsening, with severe conditions returning to Sioux Falls and extreme drought gripping large northern areas — Rapid City’s…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rogness Plea Deal in Wendel Case | Sioux Falls News
Jon Rogness, 38, is pivoting from not guilty to accepting a plea deal in the McKenna Wendel case, setting his next court date for next Wednesday in Sioux City…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota Goose Hunting Season Opens | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota hunters, get ready—Canada goose season kicks off this Saturday in select eastern and western counties, with strict rules to manage population…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Car Seat Safety Check in Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls News
Parents in Sioux Falls got a big safety boost this morning as The Teddy Bear Den, Sanford Child Services, and Midco teamed up for a free car seat check event…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s worst cyclosporiasis outbreak yet hits 17 confirmed cases, with officials racing to trace the source as symptoms can take up to two weeks to…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wyoming Arrest in Shooting Case | Sioux Falls News
Wyoming authorities arrest 24-year-old Drake Ingalls in connection with a fatal shooting in Newcastle, with investigators still actively pursuing details as…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Last Splash Days Before Pools Close | Sioux Falls News
Summer swim season is ending in Sioux Falls—don’t miss the last days of pool fun! Drake Springs, Laurel Oak, and Kuehn Pools all close Sunday, August 16th…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Daycare Director Accused of Stealing $10K | Sioux Falls News
A daycare owner in Larchwood, Iowa, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing over $10,000 by depositing 24 checks meant for his nonprofit into his…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Driver Gets 30 Years | Sioux Falls News
A teen driver, Damion Laurelez, 17 at the time, got behind the wheel high on alcohol and marijuana, causing a fatal crash that killed two 15-year-olds. After…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota's Biggest Bridge Project | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s DOT is launching its biggest-ever highway project: a $289 million bridge over the Missouri River connecting Platte and Winner, 39 million over…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Motel Robberies in Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls News
Two shocking motel robberies hit Sioux Falls Wednesday — one early morning, one late evening. In the first, a 39-year-old man was violently assaulted at a…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Aberdeen’s New Therapeutic School for Kids | Sioux Falls News
Aberdeen’s getting a game-changing new therapeutic day school opening in January, designed for kids ages four to fourteen struggling with trauma, anxiety, or…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sturgis, Storms, and Scandal | Sioux Falls News
A registered sex offender just got hit with first-degree robbery and aggravated assault charges after a Sunday morning gun snatch attempt — cops were called by…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Back-to-School Budgeting Tips | Sioux Falls News
Back-to-school spending is soaring to a record $43.3 billion, with families splurging on everything from notebooks to electronics—retailers are using discounts…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Full Throttle Branson Rally Expands | Sioux Falls News
The Full Throttle Saloon is expanding its biker empire with a massive new rally in Branson, Missouri, teaming up with Harley-Davidson and the city to host a…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Grant County’s Childcare Crisis | Sioux Falls News
Grant County’s childcare crisis is spiraling out of control—hundreds of kids under six are left without care as parents scramble on waitlists stretching six to…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sturgis Buffalo Chip: More Than Just Music | Sioux Falls News
Forget just concerts—Sturgis Buffalo Chip is throwing down the ultimate party, blending pyrotechnic rock with bare-knuckle fights and Daredevil Wednesday for…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Shoes That Build Confidence | Sioux Falls News
Every year, kids in Sioux Falls hit the classroom with fresh kicks thanks to a powerful community shoe giveaway that began nine years ago. Spearheaded by the…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Micro-Homes for Independence | Sioux Falls News
Six micro-homes in Mitchell are revolutionizing independence for people with developmental disabilities—each offering private living spaces, daily support, and…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota Football Teams Shift | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s high school football season kicks off with a slight dip in overall teams—121 this year vs. 124 last—driven mostly by a sharp decline in 11-man…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Back-to-School Fair in Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls News
Back-to-school stress? Sioux Falls is here to help. Next Wednesday, the Downtown Library hosts a massive resource fair co-hosted by Siouxland Libraries and the…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harrisburg Gets Housing Loan Boost | Sioux Falls News
Harrisburg, South Dakota’s booming suburban hub, is getting a major infrastructure boost—with an eight-million-dollar, low-interest loan to build over a…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kids Raising Goats at the Fair | Sioux Falls News
At the bustling Brown County Fair in Aberdeen, young farmers like Analise Pioske and Remzi Foreman are turning goat care into a passion—showing off their prize…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hog Farm Proposal Stalls in Tripp County | Sioux Falls News
Tripp County narrowly missed passing a temporary zoning measure to halt a massive 10,000-sow hog confinement project in Banner Township, as the motion failed…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!West Nile Virus Spreads Across SD Counties | Sioux Falls News
West Nile Virus is on the rise in South Dakota with five confirmed cases so far in 2026—each in a different county—and spread out across months, urging…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sex Offender Caught in Robbery Dash | Sioux Falls News
A registered sex offender with a history dating back to 2013, David Hurley was arrested Tuesday night on charges of first-degree robbery, aggravated assault…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lindell Challenges DeMuth’s Win | Sioux Falls News
Mike Lindell, the My Pillow CEO turned election denier, refuses to concede his Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary loss to Lisa DeMuth—despite a 45K-vote…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Storms Hit Western KELOLAND Hard | Sioux Falls News
Last night’s storm rolled through western KELOLAND with baseball-sized hail, wild wind gusts, and heavy rain—leaving cleanup chaos in Hermosa, Pine Ridge, and…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen in Brookings County Crash | Sioux Falls News
An 18-year-old driver suffered a rollover crash in Brookings County Tuesday afternoon, veering off the road and flipping into a ditch. First responders…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sturgis Rally Safety and Enforcement | Sioux Falls News
Over 400,000 bikers descend on Sturgis, sparking a massive multi-agency operation to combat drug trafficking and ensure public safety. Federal, state, and…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Thirty Years for a Tragic Loss | Sioux Falls News
Two cousins sentenced to 30 years for murdering 15-year-old Alize Millard—whom they strangled, staged as a suicide, and burned with motor oil—face a verdict…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Local Play Becomes Cinematic Miniseries | Sioux Falls News
A local play turns into a cinematic miniseries, born from friendship and passion, now premiering at the Dells Theatre this Wednesday. Created by University of…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Primaries Redefine Political Landscape | Sioux Falls News
Primaries delivered big surprises across the country, reshaping key races from South Carolina to Wisconsin. Darline Graham, Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Wanted in Rapid City Pursuit | Sioux Falls News
A wanted man, Keanu Dillon, 35, armed and dangerous, is on the run after a high-speed chase in Rapid City. Standing 5’11”, weighing 215 lbs, he’s being sought…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wasta Bar: Chill Spot for Sturgis Riders | Sioux Falls News
Step back in time at the Wasta Bar, a hidden gem off the chaotic Sturgis Motorcycle Rally route where bikers unwind in vintage charm. Owned by Kandi and Joel…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Health Systems Stick to Proven Vaccine Schedule | Sioux Falls News
Despite a new presidential executive order pushing for separate MMR shots and spaced-out immunizations, South Dakota’s top health systems—Sanford, Avera, and…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!West Central Trojans Gauntlet Camp | Sioux Falls News
West Central Trojans are diving headfirst into football season with their brutal “Gauntlet Camp,” where players train nonstop from Monday to Tuesday without…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Early Bird Brunch Breakthrough | Sioux Falls News
Early Bird just dropped its soft opening in Sioux Falls and it’s already turning heads — owner Fred Preator says the first few days were phenomenal, with…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dry Spell Deepens Across KELOLAND | Sioux Falls News
Dry weather’s hitting hard across KELOLAND — Sioux Falls and Rapid City are nearly six inches below average, while Aberdeen got lucky with July storms. This…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NFL Game Viewing Costs Explained | Sioux Falls News
Want to watch every NFL game this season without cable? Get ready to pay a fortune—streaming alone could cost you $247/month, or over $1,700 for the whole…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!City’s Big Turf Plan and More | Sioux Falls News
Big plans are brewing for the Sioux Falls baseball stadium, with a potential million-dollar turf upgrade that could reshape how the venue is used — turning it…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Black Hills Fire Season Surges This Summer | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s bone-dry summer has turned the Black Hills into a tinderbox, sparking 73 fires this year—with 42 alone burning over 8,000 acres between June and…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sturgis Rally 2024: Numbers Show Dip | Sioux Falls News
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s early turnout is down compared to its biggest anniversary year, with just over 168,000 vehicles counted by day three—far below the…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Vikings Name Kyler Murray Starting QB | Sioux Falls News
The Minnesota Vikings have officially named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback — a bold move that shakes up the depth chart and signals a major shift for…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Courts Strike Down Nine-Month Petition Deadline | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s appeals court just struck down a controversial nine-month deadline for citizen petitions, ruling it violates the First Amendment and serves no…