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, 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 »

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 »

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, 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, 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The day after the Property Rights Roundup, Executive Director of the Smart Carbon Network, Joe Heinrich appeared on KSDN reacting to what was said there.  One of the questions he couldn’t answer was the issues of inspections that are done to these pipelines. Heinrich called back Friday to follow up on that specific… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Lace up those sneakers for the second Melgaard Fun Run of the summer coming up on Thursday, August 3.   Registration starts at 7:00 pm and the race begins at 7:30 pm.  The fee is $3 per runner or $5 per family.  Drawings for door prizes to participants will follow the race. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, July 28 from dusk – 11:00 pm at Kuhnert Arboretum located at 2110 South Dakota Street. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota has officially broken the record for the lowest unemployment rate in United States history with a June unemployment rate of 1.8%. South Dakota had previously tied the record of 1.9% unemployment rate over the past several months. Employment grew by 1,300 in June. “South Dakotans are the hardest working folks… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States House has passed bipartisan legislation making reforms to the nation’s aviation system. South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson says Essential Air Service airports– such as the ones in Pierre, Aberdeen and Watertown– are an important piece of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Johnson says there doesn’t need to be a commercial… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-South Dakota’s Attorney General is warning consumers about home and roof repair scams that have surfaced in South Dakota due to severe weather earlier this week. Marty Jackley says unfortunately, scammers react quickly to these situations. Jackley says his office’s Division of Consumer Protection quickly began receiving complaints about repair companies with aggressive tactics.… Read more »