The city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against some of the nation’s top food manufacturers on Tuesday, arguing that ultraprocessed food from the likes of Coca-Cola and Nestle are responsible for a public health crisis.

With the snow shoveling from the sky on Saturday, it made a perfect backdrop for this year’s 605 Made Holiday Market.

When the children of wealthy households leave the nest, they often benefit from their parents’ largesse in the form of a trust fund. Story>> https://shorturl.at/38N4Q 

The City of Sioux Falls has issued a snow alert beginning Saturday, December 6, with plowing in Zones 2 and 3 starting tomorrow morning.

Governor Rhoden is pushing back on a proposal to cut state government spending by 5 percent to curb property taxes.

The Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls is asking for some help this holiday season. Story>> https://shorturl.at/k0H29 

A 69-year-old Belle Fourche man was arrested Nov. 25 in connection with the 2003 disappearance of his estranged wife, Beverly Ann Ozuna-Ulrich. Story>> https://shorturl.at/QV52N

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and now, Amazon has announced a new ultra-fast delivery option for certain customers. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/03/amazon-testing-30-minute-delivery-service-some-cities/

Dakota News Now breaks down South Dakota and South Dakota State's second-round match-ups in the FCS Playoffs.

It's that time of year! With so many holidays fast approaching, there's a lot to celebrate this month!

One of two people accused of being involved in a stabbing in Sioux City has been sentenced.

Tre Ministries wants to make sure no young adult feels alone, especially at Christmas. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/06/ministry-college-career-ages-offers-christmas-fun-food/ 

Wells Fargo is giving Southeast Technical College a $2 million grant to help construct a homebuilding lab on campus and get more students into the construction workforce. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/06/wells-fargo-gives-grant-southeast-tech-homebuilding-lab/ 

Real estate listing websites are facing pressure to remove data regarding properties that some people have come to rely on when searching for homes. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/06/weather-risk-data-taken-off-popular-real-estate-website/ 

This three-day holiday festival will have events and activities throughout the community, as well as plenty of holiday treats for the family to enjoy. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/winterfest-luverne-happening-this-weekend/ 

The justices said Friday they'll hear Trump’s appeal of a lower-court ruling that struck down the citizenship restrictions. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/supreme-court-will-decide-whether-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-violates-constitution/

The Brookings Police Department arrested the South Dakota State University Chief of Police, Timothy Heaton, for five counts of cruelty towards animals. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/sdsu-police-chief-arrested-animal-cruelty/ 

An Iroquois man has been charged with a felony count of Aggravated Assault following the Nov. 22 shooting of another man in Iroquois.

Dakota State University’s online PhD Cybersecurity program has been named the most affordable online PhD program in the nation by Cybersecurity Guide. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/dsus-online-cybersecuity-phd-program-named-most-affordable/

U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced on Friday that a Kyle, South Dakota, man has been convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter after driving while intoxicated, which led to one death.

Hannah Ekwall takes us to Viborg, South Dakota, where she spoke with business owners, city officials, and locals to learn more about the history of this town and everything it has to offer. Story>> https://shorturl.at/QgUbr

A federal vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born.

Southern Hills United Methodist Church is hosting their 30th annual living nativity on Saturday, December 6. Story>> https://shorturl.at/RbIre 

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The 29th annual Christmas at the Cathedral, ‘The Path of Peace,’ is taking place from December 18 to December 21. Story>> https://shorturl.at/u1dBG 

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the name of a California man who died in a two-vehicle crash in Codington County on Tuesday.

Two 14-year-olds from Sioux Falls are in custody following a chase in a stolen vehicle. Story>> https://shorturl.at/LMdRT 

Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant’s studio and streaming business for $72 billion.

In this Avera Medical Minute, Tim Fountain, a bereavement coordinator with Avera@Home Hospice, explains some of the most common myths about grief and offers insight into the healing process. Story>> https://shorturl.at/hzYJk 

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

That's a funny-looking bird! This Photo of the Day comes from Lawson K! Thanks, Lawson! Send in your Photo of the Day submissions here: https://shorturl.at/550jP 

The exterior of a Watertown business is damaged after a fire on Thursday afternoon. Story>> https://shorturl.at/WRzXK

Music is vital to all places of worship, and for many years, the Cathedral of Saint Joseph has been planning for a new addition to their mass. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/cathedral-unveils-new-world-class-pipe-organ/ 

Aberdeen, Brown County, and the Brown County Fair Board have signed an agreement to annex the Fairgrounds into the city, providing a new funding source for improvements. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/aberdeen-brown-county-agree-fairgrounds-annexation-deal/ 

Childhood vaccinations in South Dakota, including for Hepatitis B, have dropped slightly however, as of last school year, remain above 90 percent. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/05/avera-pediatrician-weighs-hepatitis-b-vaccine/ 

It’s a nightmare situation...getting a call from your child that they’re in danger. That’s what was facing a Sioux Falls family yesterday afternoon. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/tracking-app-daughters-phone-helps-locate-bring-her-safety-sioux-falls/ 

The Build Your Base program is bringing world-class athletes to South Dakota schools this week, hoping to show kids that what they eat now can shape their future. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/beef-up-your-future-olympians-share-nutrition-habits-with-sd-students/ 

The opening of the updated red wolf habitat was unveiled this morning, and the Great Plains Zoo has a lofty goal for this new home: to save the red wolf population. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/renovated-red-wolf-habitat-opens-great-plains-zoo/ 

Feeding South Dakota is receiving a major gift from the Pipestone Company; they’re receiving 67,000 pounds of pork loins. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/pipestone-co-donating-67000-pounds-pork-loins/ 

Local businesses participate in the event every year by decorating the entire building with Christmas trees, decorations, and holiday festivities. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/hand-county-courthouse-celebrates-100-years-with-christmas-cheer/ 

On Thursday, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the start of Phase 2 of the National Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warning letters to four telecom companies to stop routing illegal robocalls. Story>> https://shorturl.at/w9vIj

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the federal government will withhold SNAP food aid funds from states that fail to provide participant data, including immigration status.

Sioux Falls Animal Control and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks plan to use pyrotechnics and sound cannons to deter geese from around the airport, starting December 10. Story>> https://shorturl.at/tXILi

Police are searching for information as they try to identify the suspect in a robbery that happened late Wednesday, December 3.

A child is back home, and a suspect is charged after a reported kidnapping at 41st Street and Louise Avenue. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/family-friend-charged-with-kidnapping-6-year-old-sioux-falls-business/

The Sioux Falls Police Department is searching for a man who stole a cash register from a business after midnight on Thursday, December 4.

A 20-year-old Sioux Falls man is in custody after a reported kidnapping and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl, whom he met online. Story >> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/12/04/sioux-falls-man-arrested-after-reported-kidnapping-sexual-assault-15-year-old/ 

LIVE AT NOON: Jason and Tyler give an update on the day's weather Watch live: https://shorturl.at/akqzA 

On this edition of Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast teaches us about the Zip Feed Mill. Story>> https://shorturl.at/dPYJ7 

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