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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!South Dakota Football Ignites Amid Heat | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota Football Ignites Amid Heat | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nancy Smith's Dog Seat Belt Invention | Sioux Falls News
In 1985, Nancy Smith invented a revolutionary dog harness that clipped into car seat belts—designed to keep pets safe and calm during drives. As a physical…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota Election Battle Lines | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s November election is heating up with voters weighing big debates: beef trade policy, data centers, and a new sales tax option. Both…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Back at My Alma Mater as Principal | Sioux Falls News
Sam Ziegler is returning to her alma mater, Tripp-Delmont School, as its new principal — a full-circle moment after graduating in 2010 and teaching for 12…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Brian Bengs Challenges Big Tech Influence | Sioux Falls News
Independent South Dakota candidate Brian Bengs is sounding the alarm on big tech’s massive spending in state elections—over $670,000 poured into legislative…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sioux Falls Rental Market Holds Steady | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls’ rental market stays steady with vacancy rates dipping just under six percent, but new construction is on the horizon—over ten apartment projects…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Help Rescue Pups in Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls News
Furry heroes in Sioux Falls need your help—two local rescues are saving lives, but it’s pricey. From dachshunds to golden retrievers, these nonprofits rely on…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Noem Statue Gets Security Warning | Sioux Falls News
A quirky twist on South Dakota’s Trail of Governors: Kristi Noem’s statue now sports a “WARNING Security Cameras In Use” sticker—making it the first and only…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!25 Years After 9/11, Her Memory Lingers | Sioux Falls News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Vicki Dubbelde, who was working at Citibank in New York when the towers fell, reflects on the trauma of losing nearly a dozen…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota Fair Gets Spicy and New | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota State Fair’s got a spicy twist this year—new food, rides, and surprises. Sweet Grass drops the Nashville Kickin’ Chicken with habanero bacon jam…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Morgan Bauer Case Finally Solved | Sioux Falls News
After a harrowing 8-year search, the brutal murder of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer has finally been solved — and justice has been served. Disappeared in 2016 after…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Van Ginkel Named Vikings Captain | Sioux Falls News
Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Vikings linebacker and hometown hero from Rock Valley, Iowa, just earned a team captain role in 2026 — a huge honor for his third…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iowa Senate Debate Live Tonight | Sioux Falls News
Get ready for a high-stakes U.S. Senate debate in Iowa, where Republican Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek go head-to-head to lay out their…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Amendment J Mistake Sparks Voting Concern | Sioux Falls News
A critical ballot error in South Dakota’s Amendment J pamphlet—wrongly labeled “G”—has sparked outrage, with Senator Taffy Howard accusing the Secretary of…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota’s New ID Card Drops This Month | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s rolling out a fresh, super-secure driver’s license and ID card this month—packed with advanced anti-fake tech and a redesigned layout for easier…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Iowa’s Tight Governor and Senate Races | Sioux Falls News
Iowa’s governor and Senate races are tightening fast, with both contests now neck-and-neck. Democrat Rob Sand leads Republican Zach Lahn in the gubernatorial…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!KELO-TV Tower Maintenance Alert | Sioux Falls News
Antenna owners in northeastern KELOLAND, brace up—KELO-TV’s new KDLO tower will be offline Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon for essential maintenance…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sioux Falls News Roundup | Sioux Falls News
A six-year-old girl is recovering after a bike accident in Sioux Falls, where a pickup truck attempted to swerve in a Brookings crosswalk. Meanwhile, a civil…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harrisburg's New E-Scooter Rules | Sioux Falls News
Harrisburg just rolled out new rules for e-bikes and scooters—effective Wednesday—to bring order to the streets. The ordinance defines what counts as each type…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Chislic King of South Dakota | Sioux Falls News
Eighty-five-year-old Kenny Konrad, the legendary “Chislic King,” has been running Kaylor Locker for sixty-five years — since he was just nineteen. Known for…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Labor Day Travel Tips to Save Money | Sioux Falls News
Labor Day travel is shaping up to be packed—and pricey. With gas prices soaring past $4 a gallon in some areas, AAA warns drivers to prep their vehicles before…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Promising Futures Expands to Rapid City | Sioux Falls News
Promising Futures Fund expands to Rapid City, bringing much-needed financial support to four elementary schools and empowering communities to directly fund…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Leola Data Center Deal in South Dakota | Sioux Falls News
A major data center deal is heating up in South Dakota, as Montana-Dakota Utilities eyes powering the new Leola Data Center — despite its location falling…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jill’s Road to Marathon | Sioux Falls News
Jill Waggoner is training hard for her third half-marathon—and she’s got big plans to run her first full marathon next month. Chosen for Sanford’s elite Run…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sanford Health Doubles Sioux Empire Giving | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Empire United Way launches a bold $9.4 million campaign by 2027 to fuel local programs helping kids, families in crisis, and vulnerable communities —…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!John Vanhove’s Million Steps for Veterans | Sioux Falls News
John Vanhove’s epic 100-day mission to hit a million steps is already a win—thanks to his average of 11,000 steps daily—he’s smashed the goal with ten days to…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Clippers Hit Hard Over Kawhi Off-Court Deals | Sioux Falls News
The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for orchestrating off-court deals using team business as leverage — including…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SDSU vs Top Ranked Nebraska | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota State volleyball is about to host a historic showdown against No. 1 ranked Nebraska, drawing a sellout crowd in minutes—resale tickets now…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Developer vs Peters Case Dismissed | Sioux Falls News
A Sioux Falls developer dropped its lawsuit against Kyle Peters — Kristi Noem’s daughter-in-law and Watertown City Council member — after a Codington County…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Golf Ball Hail Shatters Windows | Sioux Falls News
Golf ball-sized hail slammed into southern KELOLAND, shattering windows and wrecking garages—like Carol Romkema’s in Springfield, who was inside grilling when…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sanford Health Matches $1M for Sioux Empire | Sioux Falls News
Sanford Health is making a massive splash in the Sioux Empire by pledging to match every dollar donated to the United Way up to $1 million — a bold move…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sioux Falls Plaza Wins Global Award | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls just leveled up—Jacobson Plaza won the top international award for public space management, proving that when communities and private partners…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Funds South Dakota Storm Relief | Sioux Falls News
Trump’s pouring cash into South Dakota—$3.4 million total for storm recovery, with $1.7M specifically for the Oglala Sioux Tribe—to help communities bounce…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Severe Storms Hit Newton Hills and Pickstown | Sioux Falls News
Last night’s wild weather brought golf-ball-sized hail to Pickstown and fierce lightning near Newton Hills, with damaging winds adding to the storm…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Morgan Bauer Case Closes, Sioux Falls Updates | Sioux Falls News
After a decade-long hunt, Katelyn Goble has been convicted in the tragic disappearance of Morgan Bauer, bringing closure to a haunting case. Meanwhile, Sioux…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Power Outage Canceled School Day | Sioux Falls News
Power outage in Rapid City knocked out Central High School’s lights, forcing a surprise day off—kids thought it was a snow day, but staff faced a logistical…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Your Regular Donation Saves Lives | Sioux Falls News
National Blood Donation Week is in full swing, urging everyone to rethink their role in saving lives—one pint at a time. Governor Rhoden has declared September…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!East Side Boom: New Retail & Dining | Sioux Falls News
The east side of Sioux Falls is exploding with new retail and dining opportunities, thanks to a major development underway at Veteran’s Parkway and East 6th…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sturgis Rally 2024: Sales Up, Plans Ahead | Sioux Falls News
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally wraps up with a bittersweet twist: fewer bikes, but bigger wins for local businesses and Harley-Davidson. Despite a 10% drop in…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Thune on Beef, Hormuz, and Data Centers | Sioux Falls News
Senator John Thune tackles beef prices, Strait of Hormuz security, AI data centers, and voting reform — balancing Trump’s agenda with his own priorities for…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sioux Falls Misses Out on Big Conventions | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls is missing out on major economic opportunities because its outdated, small convention center can’t compete for big regional and national…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sanford Health Swallows North Memorial | Sioux Falls News
Sanford Health just completed its biggest Midwest expansion yet by officially acquiring North Memorial Health, adding two hospitals and over 20 clinics in the…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Literacy Bridges Communities | Sioux Falls News
For three decades, Reach Literacy has been transforming lives in Sioux Falls by empowering non-English speakers through English literacy programs. Volunteers…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sioux Falls Budget Under Scrutiny | Sioux Falls News
Sioux Falls city leaders are finalizing a nearly $800 million budget packed with big-ticket items — from a new zoo aquarium to buying former Smithfield land —…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sitting Up Sentenced, Bluebird on Probation | Sioux Falls News
Lelana Sitting Up gets 9 years for aggravated assault after pleading no contest, while Tianna Bluebird, 17 at the time, avoids jail with a suspended sentence…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gavin Pauley Faces Fatal Crash Charges | Sioux Falls News
A Harrisburg man, Gavin Pauley, 36, faces multiple serious charges—including vehicular homicide and DUI—after a May 2025 crash that killed two Iowa residents…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Convicted in Aberdeen Woman’s Murder | Sioux Falls News
A decade after she vanished from Georgia, the woman from Aberdeen has finally seen justice: Katelyn Goble was convicted on multiple counts including malice…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tech Saves Teen in Abduction Case | Sioux Falls News
A 36-year-old Arizona man was caught in South Dakota just hours after being flagged for abducting a 15-year-old girl from Wyoming—thanks to lightning-fast law…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dolly Parton’s Whorehouse Movie Night | Sioux Falls News
Dolly Parton’s legacy shines bright as the Sioux Falls State Theatre hosts special screenings of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” to honor her—complete…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Legal Update, Airport Expansion, and Food Access | Sioux Falls News
Timothy Huante just took an Alford plea in the Dallas Quick Bear case, admitting to accessory to murder while still claiming innocence — but the state’s…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fall Weather Flip-Flop Alert | Sioux Falls News
Fall’s here, but don’t ditch your shorts—September’s throwing a wild weather surprise. Clouds and scattered showers roll in from the south, with thunderstorms…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Union Gospel Mission Suffers Vandalism | Sioux Falls News
Vandalism struck the Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls, shattering glass and damaging the front door—leaving the nonprofit stunned and facing costly repairs…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Modrzewski Shines in Debut | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s football team crushed Central Connecticut State 59-20 in a dazzling season opener, thanks to redshirt freshman QB Austyn Modrzewski—whose…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Labor Day Weather Rollercoaster | Sioux Falls News
September’s weather is turning into a wild ride—hot, humid, and unpredictable. Today brings scattered storms from the south, temps in the 70s-80s, and a slight…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Huante Pleads Alford in Quick Bear Case | Sioux Falls News
Timothy Huante just entered an Alford plea in the shocking February 2022 death of Dallas Quick Bear at Teddy’s Bar in Rapid City — no admission of guilt, but a…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Dakota’s 4 Big Ballot Questions | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota voters face four high-stakes ballot questions in November—Medicaid expansion, voting eligibility for non-citizens, unclaimed property funding, and…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rain, Thunder, and Labor Day Heat | Sioux Falls News
Weather’s turning spicy this week—start with sun and warmth, then brace for Tuesday’s double whammy of rain and thunderstorms, including a marginal severe…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!54 Empty Shoes Remember Lives Lost | Sioux Falls News
Tonight, Sioux Falls lights up for International Overdose Awareness Day with a powerful candlelight vigil at the Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!St. Joseph Church Closed Forever | Sioux Falls News
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs is officially gone—no rebuilding plans after the December 26 fire, as Bishop Donald DeGrood has shut down…
Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Water Crisis Drives Big Expansion | Sioux Falls News
The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System just shattered its daily usage record, pumping over 39 million gallons on July 17th — a sign of growing demand and…