Mitchell state prison proposal South Dakota $650 million prison Mitchell community forum prison project public input MiKayla Johnson Mitchell State Rep. Jeff Bathke economic impact of prisons Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson South Dakota corrections expansion prison reentry programs community safety concerns public opposition to prison prison development debate state prison near Mitchell South Dakota Department of Corrections
Government
6 months ago
Prison Reset Committee Reconvenes with New Site Options on the Table

The Project Prison Reset committee convened in Springfield on Tuesday to continue tackling South Dakota’s long-term correctional facility needs. Despite over a year of debate, the location of a new prison remains unresolved.

South Dakota marching bands Youth in Music Championships 2025 Sioux Falls Lincoln High band Brandon Valley marching band Harrisburg High School band U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis KELOLAND schools in competition regional marching band finals high school band rankings Midwest marching band showcase music education South Dakota
Education
6 months ago
DWU Spring Concert to be held

MITCHELL – The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University […]

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley Dan Satterlee DCI Director South Dakota U.S. Marshal nomination President Trump nomination South Dakota law enforcement news John Thune and Mike Rounds support Senate Judiciary Committee review U.S. Marshal appointment South Dakota DCI leadership state government and politics news
Government
6 months ago
Thune Touts Successful First 100 Days of Trump Administration

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks […]

Sioux Falls stabbing Sioux Falls murder charge North Dakota Avenue crime James Lipscomb victim Timothy Bellonger arrest second-degree murder Sioux Falls $1 million bond set Sioux Falls homicide investigation deadly stabbing Sioux Falls Sioux Falls crime news
Government
6 months ago
>>Officers Justified In Using Force In Pair Of Shootings

South Dakota Highway Patrol officers have been cleared in two officer-involved shootings that occurred on April 1st involving suspect Samir Albaidhani. According to a report released by Attorney General Marty Jackley, the officers were justified in using deadly force after Albaidhani allegedly fired at them during two separate encounters.

South Dakota sobriety checkpoints October SD Highway Patrol DUI operations Brule Davison Minnehaha Pennington Yankton checkpoints Office of Highway Safety South Dakota drinking and driving prevention SD local law enforcement DUI enforcement plan ahead sober driver SD South Dakota traffic safety October DUI checkpoint schedule SD South Dakota public safety news
Government
6 months ago
Highway Patrol Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints Throughout May

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints across 14 counties during May in an effort to prevent drunk driving. In collaboration with local law enforcement, checkpoints are planned in counties such as Charles Mix, Davison, and Minnehaha.

Government
6 months ago
Governor Rhoden Declares May as Military Appreciation Month in South Dakota

Governor Larry Rhoden has declared May as “Military Appreciation Month” in South Dakota, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs.

Sioux Falls airport REAL ID TSA ID requirements 2025 REAL ID enforcement Sioux Falls airport security checkpoint delays REAL ID South Dakota vs Minnesota Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office TSA travel ID compliance Sioux Falls REAL ID deadline for flying Sioux Falls Regional Airport travel rules Minnesota REAL ID status
Government
6 months ago
Real ID Will Be Required To Fly Starting Next Week

Travelers at Sioux Falls Regional Airport may experience delays starting next week as TSA enforces REAL ID requirements at security checkpoints. Passengers using state-issued IDs that are not REAL ID compliant will be denied access.

Crime
6 months ago
New Parking Fees in Downtown Sioux Falls

New parking fees and fines in Downtown Sioux Falls are drawing concern from City Councilor Curt Soehl, who fears the changes may reverse years of economic growth and revitalization.

Keith McLain suicide Attorney General Marty Jackley prison deaths South Dakota inmate toxicology reports second-degree rape conviction Minnehaha County illegal drug products South Dakota smoke shop sting connection Department of Corrections South Dakota South Dakota crime and prisons
Crime
6 months ago
Sioux Falls Man Arrested For Groping Child

Sioux Falls Police arrested 27-year-old Darick Creek early Sunday morning in connection with a disturbing sexual assault involving a minor at a hotel on West 12th Street.

College
6 months ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 4/29/25

Mitchell The Kernel baseball team returns to the field today for game action. They […]