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4 weeks ago
Rhoden Highlights Prison Plan As Largest Safety Investment
Governor Larry Rhoden told lawmakers that replacing the South Dakota State Penitentiary is the state’s largest public safety investment. Backed unanimously by a bipartisan prison task force, the plan calls for a new 1,500-bed facility in northeast Sioux Falls with expanded treatment and vocational training space to better prepare inmates returning to society.
4 weeks ago
Bridge Dedication to Honor Fallen Marine
South Dakota will honor U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Dirk R. Abbas, killed in action during the Korean War in 1952, with the naming of the Highway 27 bridge over Crow Creek near Britton.
1 month ago
Johnson & Johnson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Government Shutdowns
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to ensure there will never again…
1 month ago
Committee Backs $650 Million Prison Plan; Lems, Hansen Vote No
A joint legislative committee advanced Governor Larry Rhoden’s $650 million men’s prison plan on Tuesday with a 13-2 vote after extensive discussion on cost, size, and inmate care. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, chair of the summer Prison Reset Task Force, emphasized that the Sioux Falls penitentiary is outdated, and funding the project with existing state cash reserves avoids interest costs while addressing long-term public safety concerns.
1 month ago
Rhoden Calls Prison Plan South Dakota’s Largest Public Safety Investment
Governor Larry Rhoden told lawmakers that replacing South Dakota’s 144-year-old state penitentiary is the state’s largest public safety investment.
1 month ago
Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Coming to Mitchell
The Mitchell Corn Palace will host a free flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 14, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.. The event is open to children ages six months to 18 years and adults up to age 64.
1 month ago
South Dakota Now Epicenter of Bird Flu Outbreak
South Dakota is now the nation’s epicenter of this season’s bird flu outbreak, with nearly 420,000 turkeys euthanized to contain the virus.
1 month ago
Lawmakers Meet Today On $650 Million Prison Plan
South Dakota lawmakers returned to Pierre today for a special session on the state’s proposed $650 million prison project.
1 month ago
Mitchell Marching Band Snags 2nd Place in Season Opener
The Mitchell High School marching band kicked off competition season with a standout performance, earning second place overall and best color guard honors at the Pursuit of Excellence in Marshall, Minnesota.
1 month ago
Davison County OKs $315K Bridge Contract, Eyes Hwy 37 Safety Steps
The Davison County Commission advanced several key infrastructure and community items this week, approving a $315,000 bridge construction contract and adopting the county’s five-year highway plan.
