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Sioux Falls Ford is stepping up to support breast cancer patients in our community.

South Dakota State University brought a taste of campus life to downtown Sioux Falls with robots, drones, race cars, and more, all outside of the Washington Pavilion.

Community has always been a big part of Sioux Falls, but one man took it a step further. When his neighbor was hurt, he jumped in to help, no questions asked.

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson visited the Dakota News Now studio to speak with Brian Allen as the U.S. Government shutdown continues through Day 3.

A South Dakota lineman may be losing his job over the extra four minutes it takes for him to commute from the family farm to the job site.

Judge Gregory Stoltenburg sided with Hoek’s defense team on the motion to move the trial, believing that Hoek would likely not get a fair trial given survey results.

This year’s event features over 10 remodeled homes and outdoor projects open for tours across Sioux Falls.

Timothy Wilson was sentenced to 25 years, with 15 years suspended, after pleading guilty to aggravated assault.

35 years ago, Habitat for Humanity was founded in Sioux Falls, and they were able to build their first house. Today, they just handed the keys off for their 200th home.

Erin Darling knows firsthand what it’s like to live with a rare disease, and that's why she's this week's Someone You Should Know.

The school announced on Friday that it is withdrawing its intent to terminate the contract of Art Professor Michael Hook. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/10/03/usd-reinstates-professor-terminated-charlie-kirk-facebook-comment/

Terror 29’s Haunted House and Haunted Corn Maze are open for the Halloween Season.

The incident stems from the 2024 Sturgis Rally, when the suspect was operating a motorcycle and hit a female pedestrian at the Buffalo Chip Campground.

SD News Watch Fact brief: Are ACA premiums set to increase for all South Dakotans by 235%?

Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages.

Two sisters who went missing in 1989 after their mother was found stabbed to death and left in the desert have been found alive – 36 years later.

The City of Sioux Falls is hosting its 16th annual Paint the Plow event on Saturday, October 11!

Des Moines School Board Chair Jackie Norris says the district is filing a lawsuit against the firm hired to facilitate the superintendent search that resulted in the hiring of Ian Roberts, KCCI reports.

With the Festival of Bands happening in downtown Sioux Falls, temporary road closures have been announced for Saturday morning. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/10/03/festival-bands-announces-road-closures-saturdays-parade/

This week on Owning Your Outdoors, Doug Shroeder of Lewis Drug and Lexie are talking about how to prepare your yard for the winter months!

Alana Snyder stopped by to tell us more about the October edition of 605 Magazine.

Kidz-N-Coats is hosting a coat giveaway on October 11.

According to the cumulative reports by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, there are over 187 total individuals in custody, including 131 with a drug charge.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was back in South Dakota Thursday, hosting a naturalization ceremony at Mount Rushmore.

Six people were recently arrested on drug charges in Brookings, SD.

More than 500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners are registered to compete.

Community members will gather at Mitchell’s Corn Palace for the Pheasants Forever Banquet.

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The Banquet of Sioux Falls hosted a fundraiser on Thursday night full of flavor, fun, and community spirit.

Fran Schoenfelder had a special surprise waiting for him in Washington during Mission 27, one that he wouldn’t soon forget.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune believes the most likely end to the government shut down will come from individual Democrats breaking ranks.

The Sioux Falls Police Department is launching a new initiative aimed at reducing thefts and burglaries in the community.

Healthcare experts are hoping Congress can find a solution before enrollment begins in November.

Hundreds of professionals and advocates came together in Sioux Falls this week for the 25th annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference.

The Women’s Tackle Football team is rallying around their quarterback and raising awareness for her condition.

With thirty-to-forty percent of South Dakota soybeans going to China, Jerry Schmitz with the SD Soybean Association said there’s a mounting focus to make a deal.

To a group of visitors these veterans met at the Korean War Memorial, this conflict and their service was anything but forgotten.

We’re just a few short weeks away from the start of another pheasant season.

SD News Watch Fact Brief: Has any president apologized for the Wounded Knee massacre?

On Thursday, Roberts had his initial court appearance remotely with the U.S. Federal District Court in Des Moines on the new federal gun charge.

Dakota State will now offer a Master of Science in Cyber Operations.

Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened on Wednesday near Badlands National Park that left five people dead.

A man who illegally re-entered the United States after having been convicted of a felony pleaded guilty in federal court.

A 19 year old Rapid City woman is dead after an accident at Falling Rock late Tuesday night.

Authorities are asking the public for information regarding a storage unit that was burglarized on September 25.

South Dakota State University is kicking off Hobo Week on October 6, with Hobo Day taking place on October 11.

The recipients were Bryn Marietta, who graduated from Rapid City Stevens High School in May, and Ernest Ting, who graduated from Brookings High School in May.

On this edition of Throwback Thursday, Lori Kent with the Local Lou Podcast tells us about Thomas Fawick.