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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 37m

The Mall-o-Ween Spook-taculuar event is coming back to Sioux Falls.

Empire Mall to host Mall-o-Ween

The Mall-o-Ween Spook-taculuar event is coming back to Sioux Falls.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 1h

Lay’s announced what it’s calling its biggest rebrand in its nearly 100-year history.

Lay’s announces biggest rebrand in 100-year history; redesigns chip bags and recipe changes

The top-selling potato chip brand in the U.S. has redesigned its chip bags and recipes.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 2h

LIVE @ 7:30 AM: Lexie and Thor discuss the latest news and weather updates to know before you head out the door. Watch live here: https://shorturl.at/ovkx4

Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 3h

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 11h

Late Tuesday afternoon, Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand confirmed that his office has received a qualifying request that was necessary to conduct a new audit into the Des Moines School District.

State Auditor confirms investigation into Des Moines School District

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand said that his office can't investigation the Des Moines School Board until it receives a qualifying complaint.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 11h

Since 2019, Kellogg’s Mission Tiger has helped save middle school sports nationwide, and now it’s giving Sioux Falls students a new way to get moving and smiling at recess.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 12h

The city of Brookings is welcoming a new deputy police chief.

Brookings hires new deputy police chief

The city of Brookings is welcoming a new deputy police chief.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 12h

The effects of the shutdown are very present here in South Dakota, from out west in Mt. Rushmore to the east in Washington, DC, where our National Guard troops are stationed.

‘Stuck on stupid,’ Governor Rhoden calls out Congressional Democrats amidst govt shutdown

The effects of the shutdown are very present here in South Dakota, from out west in Mt. Rushmore to the east in Washington, DC, where our National Guard troops are stationed.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 13h

Nearly half of South Dakotans live in rural areas, but access to healthcare can be difficult depending on where you live. Leaders met at the Sanford Rural Health Summit to tackle those challenges head-on.

Sanford Health hosts 4th annual rural health summit

Nearly half of South Dakotans live in rural areas, but access to healthcare can be difficult depending on where you live. Leaders met at the Sanford Rural Health Summit to tackle those challenges head-on.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 13h

Last month, coffee prices increased nationally by 21% compared to the same time last year. Some local coffee shops have chosen to absorb most of the increase.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 14h

Brookings is introducing its residents to a new program designed to turn their food scraps into compost.

Brookings piloting new program intended to create compost

Brookings is introducing its residents to a new program designed to turn their food scraps into compost.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 14h

The Sioux Falls-based organization, Emily’s Hope, is the recipient of the Dorothy Day Davenport Grant, worth $50,000.

Emily’s Hope receives $50,000 grant

The Sioux Falls-based organization, Emily’s Hope, is the recipient of the Dorothy Day Davenport Grant, worth $50,000.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 15h

Mount Marty University has announced their 12th president, Professor Mark Brown, following a nationwide search.

Mount Marty University announces new president

Mount Marty University has announced their 12th president, Professor Mark Brown, following a nationwide search.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 15h

Attorney General Marty Jackley commended Meta’s announcement Tuesday that the company will restrict the Instagram content seen by teenagers.

AG Jacky commends Meta for Instagram content restrictions for teenagers

Attorney General Marty Jackley commended Meta’s announcement Tuesday that the company will restrict the Instagram content seen by teenagers.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 16h

The Sioux Falls Police Department has announced the Public Safety ‘Trunk or Treat’, originally scheduled for tonight, has been postponed due to weather.

Public safety ‘Trunk or Treat’ postponed

The Sioux Falls Police Department has announced the Public Safety ‘Trunk or Treat’ has been postponed due to weather.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 16h

A new indoor playground will open at the Marshall Area YMCA.

Marshall Area YMCA opens new indoor playground

Following a fundraiser of over $750,000, a brand-new indoor playground will open at the Marshall Area YMCA.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 17h

The “Chase the Pink Ace” fundraiser has surpassed $64,558 and is increasing daily in support of local cancer patients.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 17h

While hundreds of hunters across South Dakota will take to the fields for the pheasant opener, significant others can head downtown for the first-ever “Hunting Wives Weekend”.

Downtown Sioux Falls businesses to host inaugural “Hunting Wives Weekend”

While hundreds of hunters across South Dakota will take to the fields for the pheasant opener, significant others can head downtown for the first-ever “Hunting Wives Weekend”.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 17h

Residents were notified that 290th Street between 418th Avenue and 416th Avenue will be closed until further notice while crews work to clean up the scene.

Crews working to clean up after train derailment in Hutchinson County

Residents were notified that 290th Street between 418th Avenue and 416th Avenue will be closed until further notice while crews work to clean up the scene.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 18h

Grammy-award-winning R&B artist D’Angelo has died, according to multiple reports. He was 51.

Grammy-award winning R&B artist D’Angelo dead at 51, reports say

Grammy-award-winning R&B artist D’Angelo has died, according to multiple reports. He was 51.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 18h

The Sioux Falls Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunshots on Sunday, October 12.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 19h

Police are investigating after a man shot at a vehicle after a fight on Friday, October 10.

Police investigating after a man reportedly shot at a vehicle after a fight

Police are investigating after a man shot at a vehicle after a fight on Friday, October 10.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 20h

Police are asking for the public's help after a male and female entered a Laundromat, broke into the change machine, and stole cash and coins.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 20h

Improv Falls has an upcoming show at the Icon Lounge on Friday, October 17!

Improv Falls performing at the Icon Lounge

Improv Falls has an upcoming show at the Icon Lounge.

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Dakota News Now @dakotanewsnow.com · 21h

Impacts Sport Center is hosting Club volleyball tryouts, coming up in October and November!

Impact Sport Center hosting Club Volleyball tryouts

Impacts Sport Center is hosting Club volleyball tryouts.

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