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January will end as one of the driest on record

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It comes as no surprise that drought conditions across KELOLAND are not changing much. But looking at the numbers, we'll be ready for a change as we get closer to spring. With January wrapping up, the snowfall totals remain very low. Sioux Falls is sitting at about 18% of normal [...]

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Compass Center impacted with federal funding in limbo

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - It has been a hectic week for nonprofit organizations, small businesses, schools and other agencies that rely on federal funds. "We are merely looking at parts of the big bureaucracy where there has been tremendous waste, fraud and abuse." President Donald Trump said. On Wednesday, the White House walked back [...]

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Illegal Immigration crackdown comes to KELOLAND

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- KELOLAND News noticed a marked increase in immigration-related arrests in the past week. We've also seen an increase in immigration-related documents being filed locally in federal court. Court papers and jail logs tell the story, we've come across more than a dozen recent arrests and federal filings related to possible [...]

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SD Democrats show frustration over ‘imported ideas’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- During their weekly news conference, Democrat lawmakers said they look forward to working with the new leadership in the governor's office. However, the tone quickly turned to frustration with their fellow lawmakers over legislation that Democrats call "imported ideas." Democrat leaders specifically addressed two bills, one requiring a person's citizenship [...]

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Venhuizen takes the gavel as new lieutenant governor

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- The historic Senate chamber of the South Dakota Capitol soared with applause on Thursday afternoon as Tony Venhuizen received congratulations for becoming the state's new lieutenant governor. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., senators voted 35-0 to confirm the nomination of Venhuizen. He had resigned from his House seat on Wednesday morning, shortly [...]

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