Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota has officially opened its new $5.3 million facility in Mitchell, marking a major milestone in its mission to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
The Brookings Regional Humane Society is urgently asking for community support after rescuing 32 cats from a hoarding situation. While the newly rescued cats will need several weeks of care before they’re ready for adoption, the shelter is already housing over 100 cats, with around 80 currently adoptable.
South Dakota’s Commission on Child Support is reviewing potential updates to the state’s child support guidelines and is seeking public input before making any final decisions. The proposed changes aim to promote fairness and reflect current economic conditions.
The South Dakota prison planning task force has made major progress toward building a new men’s state prison, agreeing to a $650 million cost cap and narrowing the location to two industrial sites in northeast Sioux Falls.
A proposed no-bid contract for ambulance services in Sioux Falls is drawing scrutiny from City Councilor Curt Soehl, who argues the agreement should go through a competitive bidding process.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has joined fellow America First Governors in backing President Trump’s National Farm Security Action Plan, aimed at addressing the growing concern over foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land.
In response to public feedback, the Corn Palace Entertainment Board has voted to lower alcohol prices for the 2025 Corn Palace Festival in Mitchell, South Dakota. Announced during Tuesday’s meeting, the new pricing includes $6 beers, $7 seltzers, and $9 mixed drinks, with discounted six-packs also available.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Sioux Falls. Authorities say police were attempting to arrest Deondre Blackhawk on burglary, drug, and aggravated assault charges when he allegedly opened fire on officers
Sioux Falls is likely to remain the home of South Dakota’s men’s state penitentiary, as the Project Prison Reset Task Force recommends building a new 1,500-bed state prison in northeast Sioux Falls.
Plans to dredge Lake Mitchell are progressing, with construction expected to begin in 2026. Barr Engineering updated the Mitchell City Council on the project Monday, detailing a phased approach starting with a lake drawdown this fall, followed by dredging and spillway reconstruction.