Midwest SuperCross Racing is back again at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, only a couple of months after it stopped by around the Thanksgiving holiday.

A building competition took place in Sioux Falls on Saturday, bringing in 20 teams from all over the state for the FIRST LEGO League State Championship.

The Cattitude Cafe will be permanently closing its doors next Saturday, January 31st.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said no one is hurt following a fire in rural Lincoln County, with multiple fire departments responding.

The House passed this year’s final batch of spending bills on Thursday as lawmakers, still smarting from last fall’s record 43-day shutdown, worked to avoid another funding lapse for a broad swath of the federal government. Stroy>> https://shorturl.at/GK7KU 

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said Minnesota political leaders and law enforcement need to de-escalate the violence, rhetoric, and tension in the state.

A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal law enforcement Saturday morning as Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns sweep across Minnesota.

South Dakota lawmakers question SDPB programming priorities⬇️

Authorities respond to a plane’s emergency landing south of the Sioux Gateway Airport in Iowa.

Dakota News Now is excited to announce the airing of four Minnesota Wild games on KSFY/KDLT!

An Amazon executive is sharing the reason why he believes prices on many items the retailer offers have gone up in recent months. Story>> https://shorturl.at/NPAS0

What $189 million in rural healthcare funding may mean for South Dakota⬇

President Donald Trump’s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards. Story>> https://shorturl.at/Possn 

Minnesota unemployment rate rises slightly in December⬇

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge ticked up in November in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated, while consumers spent at a healthy pace. Story>> https://shorturl.at/5lGmA 

The LifeScape Olympics featured multiple events including flag and torch making, puzzle races, competitive cup stacking and a mascot competition. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/24/lifescape-olympics-brings-joy-sioux-falls-clients/ 

Due to the dangerously cold temperatures today, The Salvation Army of Sioux Falls welcomed those without anywhere to go to a place to warm up. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/salvation-army-opens-warming-shelter-today-due-cold-temperatures/ 

For the first time, SDSU Men's Basketball and Sanford Children's Hospital created shoes that coaches will wear on January 31. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/24/sanford-childrens-patients-design-special-shoes-sdsu-coaches/ 

Supporters of the initiative say it will bring the state back in line with what the founding fathers intended. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/24/bill-proposing-ban-eminent-domain-private-gain-passes-house-committee/ 

Thursday’s search and rescue operation in Sioux Falls is highlighting the importance of drones and technology available to first responders. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/24/use-drones-helping-law-enforcement-search-rescue-teams/ 

Rising costs and long wait lists can make finding a good daycare hard to come by. While one local daycare is closing next week, another one just opened and is ready to support your kids. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/24/high-costs-waitlists-one-daycare-closes-another-opens/ 

Public health is a key component of a thriving community.  A new way to gauge illnesses could alert healthcare providers even earlier.   Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/sd-state-epidemiologists-seeing-benefit-testing-wastewater-illnesses/ 

The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics bee. Story>> https://shorturl.at/d7Ckx 

Residents of Sioux Falls interested in running for office can begin circulating and filing nominations on Monday, Feb. 2, for the city election. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/filing-city-candidate-nominating-petitions-opening-feb-2/ 

Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the introduction of the bill SB 113, with prime sponsors Senator Mehlhaff and Representative Odenbach.

An investigation is underway surrounding a suspicious death that occurred early Friday morning. Story>> https://shorturl.at/ymzmc 

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Becky Rasmussen with Call to Freedom and Melissa Johnson with Oh My Cupcakes! joined Dakota News Now to tell us more about Igniting Freedom. Story>> https://shorturl.at/YehrH

The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating after an attempted murder took place late Thursday night in Sioux Falls. Story>> https://shorturl.at/nlQzG 

Winter weather is causing some serious issues across the country today. Tom Machette from Verizon joined Dakota News Now to talk about how we can handle our tech in the strong weather conditions. Story>> https://shorturl.at/Xm10t

LIVE @ NOON: Tyler gives an update on the day's weather. Watch live: https://shorturl.at/HZWQi

Massive winter storm threatens heavy snow, freezing rain, to more than 170 million people across US⬇

🚔LIVE @ 10:30 a.m: Sioux Falls Police give an update on recent crime reports. Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ

Experience Sioux Falls recently received the George S. Mickelson Award at the 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Pierre. Story>> https://shorturl.at/RtAdb 

BCA releases information on use-of-force investigation involving ICE officer in Minneapolis⬇

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization⬇

LIVE @ 7:30 AM: Lexie and Thor discuss the latest news and weather updates to know before you head out the door. Watch live: https://shorturl.at/XmdkJ

Make sure you're staying warm, it's going to be a cold one! ❄️🥶🧊 This Photo of the Day comes from Mary Lentz! Thanks, Mary! Send in your Photo of the Day submissions here: https://shorturl.at/550jP 

Each season brings its own challenges to the roads, but South Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Garrett Wellman said that generally, they respond to more accidents in the winter https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/sd-highway-patrol-offers-reminders-how-stay-safe-roads-during-winter/ 

After every winter storm and snowfall, questions arise about when streets will be plowed, but how do operators keep themselves warm and safe while outside in the snow? Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/behind-wheel-how-snowplow-drivers-stay-safe-out-cold/ 

Tonight, police and neighbors in Sioux Falls are urgently searching for a missing Sioux Falls 10-year-old. Our Beth Warden spoke to the stepmother of Joel Taken-Alive Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/step-mother-continues-search-missing-sioux-falls-boy-with-traumatic-past/ 

Legislation to remove suppressors from the state’s definition of a controlled weapon passed the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously today. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/23/bill-aiming-expand-access-silencers-passes-committee/ 

With frigid cold temps approaching, Dakota News Now spoke with one energy provider on how to stay warm without breaking the bank. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/22/electrical-providers-prepare-cold-snap-offer-heating-tips/ 

Workers transformed the Denny Sanford Premier Center today for the upcoming event - and we got a sneak peak. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/22/toughest-monster-truck-tour-comes-sioux-falls/ 

In this Avera Medical Minute, a dermatologist with Avera and has some tips to protect and nourish your skin this winter. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/22/avera-medical-minute-dry-skin-winter/ 

The South Dakota Senate approved SB 24, creating optional solid-color license plates to raise millions annually for highway repairs and road maintenance.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is urging caution in winter weather following a highway car accident last night involving a state trooper. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/22/sd-state-troopers-patrol-vehicle-struck-while-investigating-crash/ 

Samaritan’s Purse has announced the collection of over 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/22/122-million-operation-christmas-child-gifts-shared-this-holiday-season/ 

Due to the dangerously cold temperatures approaching the Sioux Falls area, The Salvation Army will open a warming shelter on Friday, Jan. 23, to provide a warm space for those in need. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/01/22/salvation-army-open-warming-shelter-amid-incoming-cold-temps/ 

1.5 million bottles of stain remover sold at Walmart, Target recalled for potential serious bacteria exposure⬇

On this edition of Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast tells us about Porter Williams. Story>> https://shorturl.at/QtDQU