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US Coast Guard unveils first polar icebreaker in more than 25 years

June 7, 2025

U.S. icebreakers serve to clear passages through icy waterways. Their reinforced hulls are designed to break apart the ice, creating channels for ships. The ships also perform search and rescue missions and take part in operations that sustain polar research operations.

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Al’s Oasis on a daily basis

June 7, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It's perhaps one of the most iconic and legendary restaurants in South Dakota. We're talking about Al's Oasis, that's located along I-90 halfway across the state near Chamberlain. It's been around since 1919 and in all that time it's only had three owners. The third and current owner says he [...]

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Remembering South Dakotans who died at Normandy

June 7, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Eighty-one years ago on Friday, allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, to try and liberate western Europe from Germany during World War II. A local historian has made the trip to Normandy a few times to remember the South Dakotans who played a role in [...]

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Business steadily increasing at Fair Market

June 7, 2025

Fair Market consolidated into one, large grocery store on North Minnesota Avenue about six months ago and executive director Kristin Johnson says they've been seeing a steady increase in customers since then.

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SAM now offering free ride Friday in Sioux Falls

June 6, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Starting this week, anyone can ride the Sioux Area Metro buses for free each Friday. Patrick Jones uses the SAM bus often to get around town. This morning he welcomed a special surprise. "Oh, it was free! I read about it on social media beforehand, but I wasn't sure that [...]

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State’s attorney: ‘ICE agents acted reasonably’

June 6, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Minnehaha County State's Attorney Daniel Haggar says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who arrested a man at the county courthouse on May 30 were not out of line. "I do think that the ICE agents acted reasonably given all the circumstances," Haggar said Friday. "Minnehaha County isn't a sanctuary county. [...]

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What is a mesoscale convective system?

June 6, 2025

A mesoscale convective system is a complex of thunderstorms that can produce damaging wind gusts, hail and heavy rainfall. Occasionally, the set up can produce a tornado but is often not the primary concern. Unlike a traditional thunderstorm that lasts for minutes or even an hour, once an MCS forms, it can take on a life of its own last for several hours, across hundreds of miles of terrain.

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Preparing for First Friday in DTSF

June 6, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- This is the First Friday of the season with both live music and games in the street. The Downtown Sioux Falls event offers more than just a good time- it brings locals and businesses together. Shenanigans may be quiet now, but this downtown sports bar is expecting crowds Friday night. [...]

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South Dakota confirms 2nd case of measles in 2025

June 6, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) says a second case of measles has been detected in the state in 2025, this one also in West River. The DOH sent the announcement out at 4:48 p.m. on Friday, informing the public that there was potential of a measles exposure at [...]

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