Don Jorgensen

Sioux Falls

TV Anchor at KELO-FM (Sioux Falls , SD)

KELO TV Anchor

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Al's Oasis on a daily basis

3 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

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 never ever had any desire to get into the bar and restaurant business.
Remembering South Dakotans who died at Normandy

3 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

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 the historical invasion known as D-Day. The landings at Normandy involved a massive amphibious assault, with nearly 160,000 troops who were under heavy fire.
South Dakota lost one of its legendary football players this week

3 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota has lost one of its legendary football players this week. Doug Eggers, who grew up in Wagner, played five seasons in the NFL, including along side Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts. Eggers died this week at the age of 93. KELOLAND News sat down with a man who knew Eggers well, because his dad played with him in Baltimore. Eggers graduated from South Dakota State University 1952, where he was a standout linebacker for the Jackrabbits.
Sioux Falls ramps up mosquito control

3 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — You may have noticed as the weather warms up, more mosquitoes are starting to show up, especially with all the rain we’ve been getting lately. That’s why the city of Sioux Falls will soon ramp up its efforts to get the pesky insects under control. Todd Dickens likes to ride the city’s bike trails, but what he doesn’t like are mosquitoes. Thankfully, he says he hasn’t had to worry about them yet.
State health worker accused of issuing herself her own medical marijuana card

3 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Another state employee is in trouble with the law. This time, a state health worker is accused of falsifying her own medical marijuana card. KELOLAND News obtained the court papers for 24-year-old Alexandra Feiner. Court documents say Feiner admitted to other state employees that she issued herself her own medical marijuana card without following proper procedures.
Bergen Reilley meets with fans this weekend in Sioux Falls

4 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — She’s one of the best college volleyball players in the country and she just so happens to be from Sioux Falls. Bergen Reilley is a two-time ‘Big 10 Setter of the Year’ and a 2nd team All-American for the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ volleyball team. Bergen has come a long way since playing at O’Gorman High School, but despite all of her accolades, the 6’1″ junior still wants to accomplish one more thing. Reilley played two years under legendary volleyball coach John Cook.
Xcel Energy shows off new facility

4 weeks ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — During a thunderstorm or an ice storm, there’s always a chance you could lose electricity and nobody likes that. But one electric company is promising faster response times thanks to its new multi-million dollar state of the art facility in Sioux Falls where they held a ribbon cutting Thursday. Xcel Energy is on a bit of a ‘power trip’. “Xcel Energy has been powering Sioux Falls for over 120 years and we are growing with Sioux Falls,” Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel said.
McNally’s prepares for its re-opening next week under new ownership

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The wait is almost over. A one-time popular Irish restaurant in Sioux Falls is set to reopen next week. McNally’s, which has been closed for the past five months, is under new ownership. “There are very few places around here that you can get this type of atmosphere,” part-owner Melissa Dougan said.
McNally's prepares for its re-opening next week under new ownership

1 month ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The wait is almost over. A one-time popular Irish restaurant in Sioux Falls is set to reopen next week. McNally’s, which has been closed for the past five months, is under new ownership. “There are very few places around here that you can get this type of atmosphere,” part-owner Melissa Dougan said. After a month and a half of scrambling, the new owners, including John and Melissa Dougan, say they’re beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
Sculptor and civil rights advocate Porter Williams died at the age of 82

1 month ago | keloland.com | Don Jorgensen

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man known as an advocate for civil rights and Black history, along with his sculptures, has died. Porter Williams died Sunday at the age of 82, according to a social media post by the Sioux Falls Art Council. Over the years, KELOLAND News has done many stories on Williams; a man described by many as an inspirational leader, who fought racial discrimination back in the 1980s.