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Sewage backup floods homes in Canton

CANTON, S.D. (KELO) — A street sign on the south end of Canton, South Dakota reads South Pleasant Street, and it usually is pleasant. But the recent sight and smell of sewage backup is anything but.

July 24, 2024 2

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The heat will stay through next week

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It has been another very hot day in western South Dakota. The winds have been mostly light. There's just a few clouds along I-29, but we are not expecting anything out of them. High temperatures so far have been in the 90s and low 100s in western South Dakota. Central [...]

July 24, 2024 1

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Children’s Home Society new dining hall

Construction has been a way of life at Children's Home Society in Sioux Falls since last fall, with the new dining hall serving as the focal point of the project.

July 23, 2024 3

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SD Medical Association takes ‘no position’ on abortion ballot question

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota State Medical Association will take no position on the abortion ballot question, Amendment G. In a statement to KELOLAND News on Tuesday, Jen Tinguely, SDSMA's president, said support for abortion is based on an individual's beliefs and the organization will not take a formal stance on Amendment [...]

July 23, 2024 2

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South Dakota leaders react to Biden dropping out

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota leaders from both sides of the aisle are reacting to the news of President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection. The South Dakota Democratic Party is now thanking Biden for his leadership while in office. KELOLAND News received this statement from the party's chair, Shane Merrill: "The [...]

July 21, 2024 3

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Tim Reed, Linda Duba look at what’s next in DSS case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two South Dakota state lawmakers who sit on their chamber's government operations and audit committee (GOAC) are sharing their perspectives on what comes next following news that a former Department of Social Services employee stands accused of taking roughly $1.78 million from Child Protection Services.

July 19, 2024 3

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Health experts comment on rare South Dakota measles case

Health officials from the South Dakota Department of Health and Avera Health spoke on the next steps they are taking to combat any potential spread after a case was confirmed in Pennington County.

July 19, 2024 3

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Dakota Wesleyan grad receives Purple Heart

MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) -- A graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University was honored Thursday for his sacrifice while serving with the U.S. Army overseas nearly 20 years ago. Jerry Stravia received the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Iraq. The retired soldier who heeded a call to military duty now answers to an even higher [...]

July 18, 2024 3