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Christian-based rehabilitation coming for South Dakota prisoners

Tribal government cooperation also among Department of Corrections reforms recommended ahead of Legislative Session

4 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Richmond Lake dam replacement will mark historic past

Structure was part of Great Depression-era projects that put people to work

3 hrs ago • Shannon Marvel

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Pierre sought bison preserve in nod to South Dakota 'Buffalo King'

This week in South Dakota history: Dec. 12-18

15 hrs ago • Dan Gehlsen

Brookings grad bringing world’s longest sonata to life in return to South Dakota

South Dakota State University to host global premiere of 7½-hour, 336-page Opus Archimagicum in marathon piano concert

Dec 13 • Virginia Olson

Rezone for Sioux Falls data center inches toward fruition

Planning commission-approved plan stipulates setback distances, buffers surrounding server farm

Dec 17 • Joe Sneve

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State Politics

Rep. Dusty Johnson criticizes Gov. Larry Rhoden's commitment to K-12 education

Rhoden included no funding increase in next year's state budget; Johnson says students should be 'top priority'

Dec 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Abortion-access ads spark Attorney General probe in South Dakota

Gov. Rhoden's office, Jackley say Mayday Health’s campaign might violate state's strict abortion and telemedicine laws

Dec 9 • Joe Sneve

Council reaffirms airport, Dakota Mainstem water projects, adds inmate reentry, tax relief to legislative goals

Sioux Falls’ 2026 priorities drop daycare request, support property tax relief, rehabilitation programs, airport expansion and funding for regional…

Dec 3 • The Dakota Scout

Gov. Larry Rhoden faces tight revenues, big ambitions with inaugural spending plan

Governor will ask state Legislature to support airport funding, state-radio backup, county property tax relief replacement in Tuesday's Budget Address

Dec 2 • Joe Sneve

State apologizes, but can’t explain missing evidence in prison overdose case

Inmate, now serving 7-10 years, could face life if convicted of drug distribution

Nov 26 • John Hult SD Searchlight

Probe puts South Dakota election chief's breakup with voter integrity buffs on display

Deep fractures within GOP formed since 2022 election exposed with Legislature's subpoena of Secretary of State Monae Johnson

Nov 24 • Joe Sneve

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