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Why you may want to answer the next unknown caller

Why you may want to answer the next unknown caller

NewsNation — The number one tip to avoid phone scams is "don't answer calls from unknown numbers," according to the Federal Communications Commission, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, another federal agency is saying you may want to pay attention.
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Nearly century-old statue of Jesus destroyed at Texas cathedral

Nearly century-old statue of Jesus destroyed at Texas cathedral

NewsNation — EL PASO, Texas ( NewsNation Now) - A nearly century-old Sacred Heart of Jesus statue was destroyed Tuesday at St. Patrick's Cathedral in El Paso, Texas. "I am in shock and we at the Cathedral are heartbroken over such an unexpected situation," said Fr. Trini Fuentes, the Rector of St.
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NewsNation on WGN America: How to watch, download the app and navigate NewsNationNow.com

NewsNation on WGN America: How to watch, download the app and navigate NewsNationNow.com

NewsNation — CHICAGO (NewsNation) - Inspiring viewers and readers to think, not how to think. That's the foundation of NewsNation. The nightly three-hour broadcast will air from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (ET) on WGN America, offering fact-based, balanced news coverage in prime-time.
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CDC report on Smithfield Foods highlights communication breakdowns, offers dozens of recommendati...

CDC report on Smithfield Foods highlights communication breakdowns, offers dozens of recommendati...

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on Smithfield Foods to make significant changes at its Sioux Falls pork processing plant, which has been shut down for more than a week due to a COVID-19 outbreak. A report released Thursday morning also appeared to show a lack of transparency from Smithfield.
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South Dakota meatpacking plant becomes the number one hotspot in America

South Dakota meatpacking plant becomes the number one hotspot in America

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - A South Dakota pork processing plant, which has shut down indefinitely, is now the number one hotspot in the country, according to data compiled by the New York Times and KELOLAND News.
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TIMELINE: How South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has responded to COVID-19 pandemic

TIMELINE: How South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has responded to COVID-19 pandemic

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is mobilizing the South Dakota National Guard to build temporary hospitals in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 patients, as the pandemic begins to ramp up in the state. The news comes just 28 days after her first COVID-19 news release.
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Can Congress vote from home during a pandemic? A leader in the US Senate weighs in

Can Congress vote from home during a pandemic? A leader in the US Senate weighs in

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — The report, written by House Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern, D-Mass., determined there were too many security concerns in addition to logistical and technical challenges in the middle of the public health crisis. "This is a moment of national emergency," McGovern wrote in a letter accompanying the report.
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Inside a South Dakota medical center on the frontline of Coronavirus with more than 500 cameras a...

Inside a South Dakota medical center on the frontline of Coronavirus with more than 500 cameras a...

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — by: Michael Geheren Posted: / Updated: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - In just one day, South Dakota went from having no Coronavirus cases to five, including one death. A team of medical professionals are screening and treating patients with symptoms in South Dakota and patients across 19 other states.
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Inside a South Dakota medical center on the frontline of Coronavirus with more than 500 cameras a...

Inside a South Dakota medical center on the frontline of Coronavirus with more than 500 cameras a...

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — by: Michael Geheren Posted: / Updated: SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - In just one day, South Dakota went from having no Coronavirus cases to five, including one death. A team of medical professionals are screening and treating patients with symptoms in South Dakota and patients across 19 other states.
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The art of the compromise: How Noem and lawmakers came together (mostly) on hemp

The art of the compromise: How Noem and lawmakers came together (mostly) on hemp

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — Gov. Kristi Noem is looking for four things in this category: growth or possession of hemp is a consent to an inspection and a search.
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Former NTSB investigator walks through South Dakota plane crash report, concerned about ice

Former NTSB investigator walks through South Dakota plane crash report, concerned about ice

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (KELO) - In about 30 seconds, a plane carrying 12 people left the runway in Chamberlain, South Dakota, and crashed in a cornfield three-fourths of a mile away, killing nine and seriously injuring three. Only one second after the plane lifted off the runway did the flight tragically begin to go wrong.
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FULL INTERVIEW: Noem surprised by jokes surrounding 'Meth. We're on it.' campaign

FULL INTERVIEW: Noem surprised by jokes surrounding 'Meth. We're on it.' campaign

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) - Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is addressing the controversial "Meth. We're on It." campaign head-on. In her first local, on-camera interview, the first-term governor said South Dakota is honest and doesn't overlook challenges. In the first week since the campaign launched, more than 50 people have reached out for help and nine have been referred to treatment, according to the state.
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Behind the scenes of the "Meth. We're on it." campaign and how it got approved

Behind the scenes of the "Meth. We're on it." campaign and how it got approved

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) - South Dakota is trending. On Monday, the state announced a new campaign to tackle the state's methamphetamine epidemic. It's called "Meth. We're On It." Instantly, the story began to trend on social media and Google searches. "South Dakota," "Kristi Noem" and "Meth" are all terms that spiked in the last 24 hours, according to Google Trends.
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Fact-checking Noem's Wall Street Journal letter

Fact-checking Noem's Wall Street Journal letter

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) wrote a letter to the editor on Monday to the Wall Street Journal. In it, Noem said she won't support legalizing hemp until the law can tell the difference between it and weed. We are going through the letter to verify Noem's claims. ✔ This is accurate.
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Interactive Timeline: Rodney Berget

Interactive Timeline: Rodney Berget

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — Rodney Berget's life in prison spans decades and KELOLAND News has been been covering much of it, including several prison escapes and attempts.
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Building Collapses In Downtown Sioux Falls; 1 Dead, 1 Rescued

Building Collapses In Downtown Sioux Falls; 1 Dead, 1 Rescued

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) — It was a day filled with shock, fear, sadness and some happiness. On Dec. 2, 2016, the former Copper Lounge building collapsed in Downtown Sioux Falls, SD. One person died, another was injured and two dogs were rescued. The collapse happened around 10:30 a.m. near the corner of East 10th Street and South Phillips Ave.
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