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January 22, 2025

A look ahead to Day 7 of the 2025 legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for Thursday, January 23, the seventh day of the 2025 session of the South Dakota Legislature. Senate Education at 7:45 a.m. CT in room 423 will consider requiring the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents in public schools. House [...]

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SD connections at inauguration choir performance

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A midwestern choir is back in Nebraska after a big moment in the nation's capital. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln combined choir performed ahead of President Trump's swearing-in Monday. A choir of about 120 singers filled the capitol rotunda with harmony. Several of the members have KELOLAND connections. Jaime O'Neill, who [...]

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Regional Homelessness Forum looks to fill the gaps

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- On Thursday, representatives from the state, Minnehaha County and the city of Sioux Falls will gather for the Regional Homelessness Forum. The goal is to find ways to work together. At this time last year, there were 610 people experiencing homelessness in Sioux Falls.This year that number is likely higher [...]

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UPDATE: No explosives found at prison scene

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed there is no danger and no explosives were found at the site of the future South Dakota Men's Prison in Lincoln County. Jackley said the Lincoln County Sheriff received concern over a potential agricultural explosive threat at the site earlier on Wednesday. [...]

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Levitt plans expansion to its outdoor area

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- By the end of fall 2026, the Levitt area in downtown Sioux Falls could have a different look. The outdoor stage will be there but the plan is to formalize a second stage behind that as well as a multiple-purpose room for Levitt-related activities such as camps. Another addition would [...]

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