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Forever 605 Day - South Dakota's very own holiday
It’s Forever 605 Day in South Dakota– a nod to the state’s one and only area code, 605. Now in its third year, Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says Travel South Dakota’s focus this year is on specific action items: Explore beyond Preserve nature Honor...

Panic as world's most contagious disease strikes favorite US travel spot
A popular US summer spot is on red alert after two travelers were diagnosed with measles while passing through the state, potentially infecting others.A child passenger under five traveled with family to Ontario, Canada, where a measles outbreak...

South Dakota Confirms First Measles Case of 2025
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year in an adult from Meade County who became infected after traveling internationally. According to the state Department of Health, the individual...

South Dakota confirms first measles case in 2025
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025 in a Meade County resident, according to a press release. The SDDOH said a Meade County adult developed the disease after international travel....

Additional Lane Restrictions For Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls
Starting Friday, June 6, 2025, motorists can expect significant traffic changes along South Cliff Avenue. Construction crews will begin essential infrastructure improvements. The northbound travel lanes will be temporarily shut down from the Big...

DOH reports first measles case in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has reported the state’s first case of measles in 2025. According to a release sent Monday afternoon, a man in Meade County developed the infection after traveling...

Measles reported in South Dakota as vaccination rate declines
By Jay RoeThe Brookings Register BROOKINGS — For the second straight year, measles has arrived in South Dakota. The state health department announced Monday that a Meade County adult had tested positive. “We did have a case in 2024, and that was a...

Upcoming Sioux Falls Construction projects to affect traffic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced several road construction projects that begin on Friday and will impact travel within parts of the city. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while traveling...

Catch Live Music This Summer With AMPT In Downtown Sioux Falls
We are so lucky in Sioux Falls to have all of the opportunities to take in live music performances. The Levitt here in town is the perfect example of that, with over 50 free live performances throughout the summer. Now, Dakota News Now is...

‘Forever 605 Day’ In South Dakota Thursday
PIERRE — June 5 (6/05) isn't just another day. It's Forever 605 Day, a time for South Dakotans to unite and celebrate the state’s only area code — and learn how to keep it beautiful and welcoming for all. Now in its third year, the Forever 605...

QB1: Chase Mason is ready to lead South Dakota State football
BROOKINGS — Chase Mason has been waiting for this for almost four years. On the short list of greatest all-around high school athletes in South Dakota history, the Viborg-Hurley standout took his diverse talents to the University of Nebraska to...
These U.S. States Drive the Trends, Memes, and Moments Filling Your Social Media Timeline
While millions scroll endlessly through short videos and tagged snapshots, a quieter digital map is forming beneath the surface, one shaped not by algorithms, but by geography. A new ranking has revealed which American states are most active,...

This South Dakota City Makes List Of “Most Boring Cities” 2025
This one South Dakota town has been listed in the “Top 10 Most Boring Cities” in America. Well, this is awkward. Sioux Falls has officially made it to the big leagues...landing at #4 on FinanceBuzz's "Top 10 Most Boring Cities in America."...

First measles cases reported in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Monday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported the first confirmed case of measles in South Dakota for 2025. An adult in Meade County developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. The...
Department of Health Reports First Measles Case in South Dakota
By South Dakota Department of HealthThe South Dakota Department of Health is reporting the first measles case of 2025 in a South Dakota resident. An adult in Meade County developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. The measles...

First Measles Case of 2025 Reported in South Dakota
By Christal Blue June 3, 2025 11:51 am MEADE COUNTY, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Health has reported the state’s first measles case of 2025. An adult in Meade County tested positive after international travel and visited two...

"There's more bigger cities here": When Kalen DeBoer opened up on biggest similarities between Alabama & hometown South Dakota
Kalen DeBoer was hired as Alabama's coach in January 2024 as the successor to the legendary Nick Saban. A few months into his tenure with the Tide, DeBoer opened up on the similarities and differences between Alabama and his hometown of South...

This European destination leads Louisianans search for summer travel
During this part of the summer, many vacations may be in the process of being planned, have already been booked or are being embarked on. During late winter and spring, more than 88% of U.S. travelers plan to take a trip within the following six...

Department of Health reports first case of measles detected in South Dakota
Add South Dakota to the list of states reporting at least one case of measles this year (2025). The state Department of Health says an adult in Meade County developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. The person visited several...

Saving Star Village: Community works to pull Rapid City neighborhood out of 'third-world' living conditions
Star Village, a neighborhood perched on a hill in the heart of Rapid City, occupies a location that is nothing short of idyllic: There are 360-degree views of the Black Hills and the prairie. Some of the spaces between the duplexes are speckled...