Jordan DeSmet

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Journalist at KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD)

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Articles

Klobuchar, Smith discuss tariffs and funding cuts

1 week ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

LUVERNE, MN (KELO) — From federal funding cuts to tariffs, we are hearing from U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. KELOLAND’s Tyler Louder caught up with Senator Majority Leader John Thune Wednesday in Box Elder, but we also caught up with two U.S. Senators in southwest Minnesota. Minnesota Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith helped secure $2.6 million in federal funding for a new day care in Luverne.
Hundreds make voices heard at Sioux Falls town hall

1 week ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Democratic Party is hosting town halls throughout April with a goal of helping South Dakotans make their voices heard. Hundreds of people packed into Hamre Hall at Augustana University Tuesday night. One of the topics discussed was the potential cuts to Medicaid.
Ignite Academy inspires interest in firefighting

1 week ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new program organized by female firefighters is aiming to spark interest in the job. Over the weekend, the Ignite Academy motivated firefighter hopefuls. When Brittany Fredrikson started the Ignite Academy, she was unsure of whether firefighting was the career for her. “I didn’t think so at the beginning of this, but I think the more that the weekend has gone on, I’m like, ‘I could be a firefighter,'” Fredrikson said.
Two people reunited after 56 years in "Twist of Fate"

1 week ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) — A Vietnam veteran from Mitchell has been reunited with a woman he met all the way back in 1969. The two reconnected after he found a book he had been waiting for her to publish for over five decades. Their reunion has been one big twist of fate. About 56 years ago, Jim Anderson was serving in Vietnam but was granted a rest and relaxation trip to Australia. That’s where he met Australian native Robyn Wood. “I persuaded her to spend some time with me.
Big parking changes on the way for downtown Sioux Falls

2 weeks ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Some big changes are coming to downtown Sioux Falls. Beginning May 1, meters will be enforced six days a week, and that’s not all. A new city law will prevent pickups, vans and SUVs that are more than 18 feet long from parking on Phillips Avenue between ninth and 13th streets. “These 140 spaces will be restricted to shorter vehicles that increase traffic flow and prevent safety issues,” Sioux Falls parking manager Matt Nelson said.
Siouxland 9-year-old completes nearly perfect bracket

2 weeks ago | siouxlandproud.com | Jordan DeSmet

LYON COUNTY, Iowa (KELO) — With March Madness coming to a close, many of us are still coming to terms with our busted brackets, but that is not the case for a fourth-grader from northwest Iowa. Of the more than 24 million brackets in this year’s ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge, 9-year-old Breezy Landegent’s bracket did better than 99.9% of them. “I was just like, ‘Wow, really?'” Breezy said.
9-year-old completes nearly perfect bracket

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jordan DeSmet

LYON COUNTY, IA (KELO) — With March Madness coming to a close, many of us are still coming to terms with our busted brackets, but that is not the case for a fourth-grader from northwest Iowa. Of the more than 24 million brackets in this year’s ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge, 9-year-old Breezy Landegent’s bracket did better than 99.9% of them. “I was just like, ‘Wow, really?'” Breezy said. “My husband’s work does one, a bracket challenge, so they allow immediate family members to participate in it.
9-year-old completes nearly perfect bracket

2 weeks ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

LYON COUNTY, IA (KELO) — With March Madness coming to a close, many of us are still coming to terms with our busted brackets, but that is not the case for a fourth-grader from northwest Iowa. Of the more than 24 million brackets in this year’s ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge, 9-year-old Breezy Landegent’s bracket did better than 99.9% of them. “I was just like, ‘Wow, really?'” Breezy said. “My husband’s work does one, a bracket challenge, so they allow immediate family members to participate in it.
Finishing high school not with a bang, but with a spark

2 weeks ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

EMERY, S.D. (KELO) — Three area electric companies have come together to help a Bridgewater-Emery High School student with special needs learn more about one of his passions. They are helping Braxton Burnham finish out his senior year not with a bang, but with a spark. Braxton has a love for electricity, so he was thrilled to see the special presentation. Jordan: Are you excited? “Yeah,” Braxton said. Jordan: How excited are you? “So excited,” Braxton said. “It’s always been about electricity.
Firefighters honor fallen Wessington Springs fireman

2 weeks ago | keloland.com | Jordan DeSmet

WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. (KELO) — People in Wessington Springs are still mourning the loss of two people killed in a house fire. The fire started on March 27th, and the bodies of Assistant Fire Chief Michial Brodkorb and his partner Tiffany Knipfer were found by authorities the next day. At Brodkorb’s funeral Saturday, the community honored the fallen firefighter. There was a long line of fire trucks along 2nd Street in Wessington Springs.