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Valentine's Day gift ideas at Plum's Cooking Co.

Monday Munchies: Plum’s Cooking Company

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Beth Warden
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Plum’s Cooking Company has a lot of ideas to help find the perfect gift for your loved ones.

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Bob Thimjon and Michael Larson are part of the Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative

Mentoring Moment: Building relationships through the Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The goal of Sioux 52 is to recruit 5,200 mentors by 2026 and for the City of Sioux Falls to become known as the City of Mentoring.

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Iowa high school student raising funds for Midwest Honor Flight

Iowa high school student raising funds for Midwest Honor Flight

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Cordell Wright
Since 2017 Midwest Honor Flight has been taking veterans on one final tour with honor. More than one thousand veterans have made the trip to Washington D.C. to view the memorials from the wars they served. Now, a high schooler from Iowa is helping to fundraise so even more veterans can make the trip.

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Getting to know Philadelphia

Getting to know the city of Philadelphia ahead of the Super Bowl

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Jennifer Nagel with the Philadelphia Visitors Center Corporation joined Dakota News Now to explain all things Philadelphia.

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South Dakota residents feel impact from earthquake in Turkey

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Baylee Peterson
While Turkey and Syria may seem far away to many, the impact from the large earthquake can be felt across the globe.

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Enrollment numbers cause Watertown to consider closing an elementary school

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Parkin
The Watertown School District is considering closing one of its five elementary schools, but which elementary school that is has not been announced.

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Local businesses teaming up to fight school lunch debt

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Cooper Seamer
Two months ago, the Sioux Falls School District said it had over $100,000 in school lunch debt by families. To answer that, local businesses in Sioux Falls this week are giving to help offset some of that debt.

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Sioux Falls contractor cited for safety violations at 2 different sites in 2 days

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
OSHA reports employees working for the same Sioux Falls contractor at two different locations faced potentially deadly electrocution and trench cave-in hazards.

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South Dakota JAG students headed to Pierre for ‘Capitol Conversations’

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Student leaders from South Dakota schools — including all four Sioux Falls public high schools — are participating in a project that offers an in-person glimpse of local politics.

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Dusty Johnson announces South Dakota sheriffs as State of the Union guests

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced Monday that Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller and Moody County Sheriff Troy Wellman will be his guests at the State of the Union on Tuesday.
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Sioux Empire Pit Rescue hosts Corks & Collars event

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Corks & Collars fundraiser this weekend in downtown Sioux Falls will include entertainment and guest appearances by adoptable dogs.

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Nebraska teen accused of sexual assault, multi-county pursuit pleads guilty

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Dean Welte
The charges stem from an incident on April 21, 2022.

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Workforce woes, nursing home closures pressure sustainability of long term care

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Makenzie Huber
With more people aging at home and living longer, they need more care when many finally do enter assisted living and nursing homes, which requires more staff in an already difficult workforce landscape.

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SFPD: Man wakes up in different location after assault, robbery

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kesia Cameron
Sioux Falls police say a robbery victim woke up in a different location after being knocked unconscious during the assault.

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Information sought in Iowa billboard theft

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a college billboard theft near Orange City, Iowa.

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Police: Shots fired outside laundromat in central Sioux Falls

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kesia Cameron
Sioux Falls police have custody of a suspect who they believe fired several shots in a populated parking lot.

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Ride at Iowa amusement park where boy died will never reopen

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The managers of an Iowa amusement park say they will never reopen a ride where an 11-year-old boy was killed.

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Former prime minister of Norway to speak on sustainable development at Augustana

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
Tickets are now available for Augustana University’s Boe Forum, which will host Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland as this year’s feature speaker in March.

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SFPD: Robbers use machete to assault victims

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kesia Cameron
According to the Sioux Falls police report, one of three suspects used a machete to assault two victims during a robbery.

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Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week: Deuel senior gives back

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Erik Thorstenson
Jackson Baer is our Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week.

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February Vendor Show at The Social Sioux Falls

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alexandra Todd
Come out this weekend to The Social in Sioux Falls to shop at the February vendor show!

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Expect highs in the 30s & 40s, wind for Monday

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Aaron Doudna
Any fog left around the region should be on the way out of here with the wind picking up.

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Matters of the State: Frye-Mueller fallout; Educator tax cut concerns

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Dakota News Now staff
On this week’s Matters of the State, we break down the latest developments surrounding the censure and reinstatement of Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller to the South Dakota Senate.

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First Lakota surgeon to attempt to summit the worlds highest mountain

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
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By Juliana Alford
"Because it's there." That is the reason most climbers give when asked why they climb mountains.

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‘Winterfest of Wheels’ draws record crowd for final show

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 6:05 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Sioux Falls Convention Center was filled with premium cars, trucks and motorcycles this weekend for the annual Winterfest of Wheels.

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Crews respond to central Sioux Falls house fire

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 3:19 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a call around noon on Sunday after receiving reports of smoke coming from inside a home.

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South Dakota Legislature poised to ban ranked choice voting

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:33 PM CST
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By KOTA Staff
Ranked choice voting is growing in popularity but faces opposition from both main political parties, depending on how strong their control of a state is.

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Yankton County Sheriff reports a plane flipped during landing on a lake

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:12 PM CST
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By KTIV Staff
The pilot was not injured

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State Senator Dean Wink gives his pick for the Super Bowl

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:33 AM CST
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By Cyle Clark
A former NFL player turned state senator shares which Super Bowl team should take home the championship.

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American Legion hosts all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in Sioux Falls

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:31 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Sioux Falls American Legion hosted an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls on Sunday morning. The event ran from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Annual youth day brings students to the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM CST
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By Cyle Clark
Members from various 4-H and FFA chapters across the mid-west tested their knowledge of the agricultural industry.

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Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce hosts first legislative coffee of 2023

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:42 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted their first of three legislative coffee of 2023 on Saturday. Lawmakers answered questions on a wide range of subjects.

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Woodgrain Brewing Valentine’s Day photoshoot lets owners show love to their dogs

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Valentine’s Day kicked off early on Saturday at Woodgrain Brewing Co. in Sioux Falls with their “Must Love Dogs” event.

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After a three-year hiatus, MallWalk returns to Sioux Empire Mall

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
The 29th annual Lifescape MallWalk took place on Saturday at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls at 8:00 a.m. this morning and wrapped up at 6:00 p.m.

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Five men rescue an elderly man and his dog after his Jeep was submerged under the Highway 71 bridge in Okoboji

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 4:06 PM CST
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By KTIV Staff
The man was treated at Lakes Regional Hospital

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South Dakota attorney general asks lawmakers for $35M

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 1:24 PM CST
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By Jack Siebold
South Dakota attorney general asks the Legislature for $3.5 million for a computerized criminal history system and more than $370,000 for digital radios.

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Good oral hygiene is critical for your pet’s overall wellbeing

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM CST
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By Cyle Clark
Veterinarians recommend brushing your pet's teeth daily or a minimum of at least three times a week.

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Starting your child’s reading journey early with baby storytime in Sioux Falls

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:58 AM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Reading to children is extremely important for development, and it can be beneficial to start the process early on.

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Augustana prepares to launch new Fintech program

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Financial technology, or “Fintech” is one of the newest degree programs in the country. Fintech combines the skills of finance and computer science to provide financial services electronically. Last week, Augustana announced that they would be launching a new Fintech program.

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Cars lined up four hours in advance of free food giveaway

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
This happens every week at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, and every week there is a constant stream of cars coming through. Most people are looking to get milk, eggs, bread and other staples.

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Adult day centers provide a home away from home for the elderly and disabled

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:04 PM CST
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By Cyle Clark
Adult day centers offer family members a break which allows them to maintain full-time jobs or run errands, or just relax.

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South Dakota cattle numbers have dropped since the beginning of last year

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:57 PM CST
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By Kayla Henderson
Recent drought levels forced South Dakota cattle producers to trim herds.

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Historic Alonzo Ward Hotel in Aberdeen nods to past with new boutique hotel rooms

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Sarah Parkin
The Alonzo Ward Hotel opened in Aberdeen over a century ago, and it has now returned to its roots as a boutique hotel.

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MallWalk returns to Sioux Empire Mall for 29th year

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
MallWalk is back for it’s 29th annual Walk N Roll for Lifescape event on Saturday morning.

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Rosebud Sioux tribal council votes to give itself $10k bonuses

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:53 PM CST
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By Austin Goss
The RST tribal council voted to give itself a “$10,000 lump salary increase for FY’23.” The money for the bonus comes from American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

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Avera receives BIG funding to increase access to mental health services

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Behavioral health will play a larger role in primary care visits at Avera in Brookings County, thanks to a $100,000 grant awarded by the South Dakota Community Foundation.

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MN Gov. Walz makes Juneteenth a holiday, bans hair discrimination

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
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By Associated Press
Juneteeth will become a state holiday in Minnesota, under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz in a state where it’s now illegal to discriminate on the basis of hair texture or style.

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Baltic family loses home in fire

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:13 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
A family is homeless following an overnight house fire in Baltic.

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Retired teachers fund scholarships through cookies

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:44 PM CST
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By Dakota News Now staff
Four retired teachers in Mitchell fund scholarships for students in their church through baking and selling Valentine’s Day desserts.

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Organizers excited to bring back LifeLight festival after hiatus

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
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By Cooper Seamer
LifeLight is returning to Sioux Falls and finding its new home downtown.
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