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The who’s who of Sioux Falls swapped handshakes and punchlines amid the unmistakable aroma of progress this week.

U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan said Wednesday that he appreciated South Dakota’s decision to ban sanctuary cities, saying those cities in other parts of the country are posing a threat to residents, illegal immigrants and law enforcement officers.

Millions in unspent COVID-era housing funds could be used to subsidize airport expansions in South Dakota’s two largest metropolitan hubs.