A triggered reporter, Minnesota-South Dakota beef, a homeless crusade & the food tax dilemma

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s criticism of her counterpart in Minnesota after Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris selected him to be her running mate opened a new chapter of conflict between the two states.

An increase in problem homelessness in Sioux Falls is being fueled by well-meaning people giving money to panhandlers, Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon Thum said Thursday.

A $7.7 million revamp of indoor facilities at a city-owned golf course in northwest Sioux Falls will move ahead.

City Hall isn’t coming around on building what would be the first public pool in southern Sioux Falls in the immediate future.