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January 15, 2025

Bulldozing the Big Sioux

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Every year the city of Sioux Falls clears tons of silt and sand from the Big Sioux River. It's a safety issue. They clear the river bed to make room for more water in case of heavy runoff and flooding. Right now if you drive by Falls Park near the [...]

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Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate chair urges ‘new chapter’

PIERRE, SD (KELO) -- The elected chairman of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate used the State of the Tribes address to the South Dakota Legislature on Wednesday to call for a new chapter. "Today, I want to speak from a tribal leader's perspective on how we can build that future together," Garrett Renville said. "Though we might [...]

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Triple murder suspect pushes for speedy trial

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The man accused of murdering three people - gathered outside a southern Sioux Falls home - is questioning whether his right to a speedy trial is being violated. 31-year-old Justin Rackley is accused of opening fire on a group of people gathered around a fire pit last June. He appeared [...]

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