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South Dakota needs more prison beds, and fast. The cost, a new report finds, is very high.
The recommendations brought by Arrington Watkins offer a 10-year plan for the state's prison bed needs, going beyond the ...
New Amendment L campaign enables 'low-minded' changes to SD Constitution, lawmaker says
A voting rights group launched a campaign May 15 against a ballot question that would raise the bar to pass constitutional amendments in South Dakota.
Sioux Falls man, 58, sentenced for role in 2-hour police standoff
Ronald Allen Detress, 58, pleaded guilty to one count of simple assault May 15 for his role in a May 8 standoff with the ...
Wall Drug ranked among the country's best roadside attractions, according to USA TODAY readers
Wall Drug remains one of the top roadside attractions in the country, according to the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
'Everyone leaves empowered': Rare by Design creator shows disabilities in a positive light
Kendra Gottsleben hosts an annual fashion show and film festival to educate the community and advocate for people with rare ...
Pull up a chair at these Sioux Falls area outdoor patios this summer
Where: Courtyard at 421 N. Phillips Ave. serves as outdoor seating for Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen, Boki European Street Food ...
Who is the richest person in South Dakota? Here's what Forbes says
With a net worth of $2.1 billion, T. Denny Sanford is the richest person in South Dakota, according to Forbes' list of the wealthiest people by state.