SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Some news headlines might make you sad or frustrated. SDSU hires Dan Jackson as new head coach But there's also a lot of good news to report in KELOLAND. 2024 started out on a festive note when Bill Pattison of Sioux Falls was named an inductee to the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame. While Pattison may be known for wearing a classic red suit, he used to wear a badge. "If you would've asked me when I was a police officer if I would consider being a Santa I would've said no way. I don't have the personality for it. I didn't want to think I would have the build for it, but apparently I do," Pattison said in January of 2024. In May, Positively KELOLAND took you to Sonia Sotomayor Elementary, where students dressed in their best for Dapper Day at school. The special day was inspired by 1st grader Louis Lemke who's known to wear sport coats and carry a briefcase. Lemke told KELOLAND News dressing up at school makes him feel good. This summer two dog statues went up outside the Mitchell Fire Department thanks to a young girl's determination. Lakynn Eldeen wanted to see a dalmation statue in front of the station so she wrote a letter to the department. "She wrote that letter all by herself. She mailed it by herself," Lakynn's mom Tyann said in July. A fundraiser helped add two statues named Sparky and Tommy. Sirens and music rang out in September as people celebrated USD student Miles Krajewski. The Yankton-native won silver in mixed-doubles badminton in the Paralympic Games. "It's crazy just to know that this many people want to support me throughout my journey and have my back through my ups and downs. It means so much to me," Krajewski told KELOLAND News in September. 12 runners, including KELOLAND's Dan Santella, embarked on the 437 Project, a run across the state of South Dakota to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The group raised over $315,000. "My favorite parts of the 437 project across the state was working together as a team, supporting each other and meeting so many fantastic people along the way," said Aberdeen runner Susan Kornder in September. A Sioux Falls boy may be forecasting your weather someday. Kindergartener London Beckman dressed up as a meteorologist for Halloween. Kelli Volk: Why do you like weather?Beckman: Because I want to teach people what's happening. A young girl fulfilled her birthday wish of raising money for the Disabled American Veterans organization and planting a field of flags in a Sioux Falls Park on Veterans Day. Lorelei Aughenbaugh and her family set up over 140 flags to honor veterans, including her late grandpa. "As an eight-year-old girl, I mean, that's just amazing. The work that her family has done, the legacy they've left for her grandpa is amazing. I mean, he's living on through this and through Lorelei today, which is just incredible," DAV South Dakota State Commander Kim Hubers said in November. Political signs took over yards in KELOLAND during election season, but a different collection of signs encouraged people to vote for beautiful words. The artists behind the signs? Kids. Bostyn Percival created a sign that said smile. "Smile is an important word because it can bring happiness to your life, and it can show kindness," Percival told KELOLAND News in November. On New Year's Eve a Sioux Falls woman will put away the combs and curlers for good. 86-year-old Betty Burns will retire after more than 60 years as a hairdresser. "It's a good business. You can make a good living at it if you want to work hard. And it is hard work, very hard work, but it's enjoyable," Burns said in December. To see more uplifting stories, head to the Positively KELOLAND page.