OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional housing industry is showing new strength in spite of higher interest rates. That’s one of the findings of Creighton University’s monthly survey of bankers in a ten state region. People are still hesitant to sell their homes and face the prospect of higher interest rates on anything they purchase. Economics professor… Read more »
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People are eating out more now than before
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Consumers are returning to restaurants. Sioux Falls is seeing a significant jump in the service industry as the local economy continues to thrive. Jodi Schwan with Sioux Falls Business: Events such as the Burger Battle have helped local restaurants stay busy during times of the year that are historically slower.
Sioux Falls Mayor Ten Haken address housing in his budget address
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s one of the largest budgets in the city’s history. Sioux Falls’ proposed 2024 budget sits just shy of $800 Million. Some of that money will make its way towards the housing industry, which Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city needs after years of sky-rocketing growth. The budget will be… Read more »
South Dakota Farmers Union President wants to see reform on eminent domain laws
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will find itself in the middle of the debate over Carbon Capture pipelines this week. It will begin hearings on the proposed Navigator pipeline…one of two planned to go through the state. South Dakota Farmer’s Union president Doug Sombke wants reform of the state’s eminent domain… Read more »
One person dead following crash near Milbank
MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died Saturday afternoon in a one vehicle crash in Milbank, S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2004 GMC Yukon XL was going north on 5th Street South inside Milbank city limits. As the Yukon approached… Read more »
Sioux Falls Mayor detail budget for the police department
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Like everything else, the cost of running the city of Sioux Falls is going up. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his spending plans Thursday. One area of focus is the police department, which the mayor says will begin another recruiting campaign. As the city grows, Mayor TenHaken says, police department growth will… Read more »
Sioux Falls Police arrest man found in trunk of his car
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls police got their man this week…they found him in the trunk of his own car. They found the car while responding to a report of an assault. Information Officer Sam Clemens says two other individuals were also in the car. Police were looking for the man for his role in… Read more »
Update on economy in the Mid-America region
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional economy is showing signs of new life…but there are a few snags for South Dakota. Creighton University’s monthly survey of bankers in the 10-state region showed a fourth straight month of growth. Economics professor Ernie Goss says South Dakota’s economy remains strong, but weak exports and problems in food processing removed… Read more »
State Street from 15th to 24th Ave NE closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am on Monday, July 24th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for mill & overlay: State St. from 15th Ave. NE to 24th Ave. NE The road will remain closed during construction hours but will reopen in the evenings. Work is expected to be completed by Monday,… Read more »
Governor Noem appoints Chas Olson as Director of South Dakota Housing
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Krisi Noem announced that Chas Olson will be the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Housing. He has served as Interim Director of South Dakota Housing since April. “As interim director, Chas has been very proactive in reaching out to communities and working to roll out funding… Read more »