The Project Prison Reset Task Force met Tuesday in Pierre to address South Dakota’s growing prison overcrowding and aging infrastructure. A consulting firm presented updated recommendations, estimating the state’s long-term prison needs could cost up to $2 billion—double earlier projections.
Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has received a $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank as part of its Believe in Local campaign.
Small change is making a big impact through Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up® program, which recently awarded $12,800 in community grants. The funding supports local projects that strengthen and enrich area communities.
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced he will not seek a third term, confirming plans to step down at the end of his current term in 2026. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with 78% of the vote, TenHaken has served two terms leading South Dakota’s largest city. He shared details about his decision and future plans on his personal website, marking a significant shift in Sioux Falls’ political landscape. The mayor’s early announcement gives potential candidates time to prepare for the upcoming 2026 election.
A new site analysis ranks Lincoln County as the top location for South Dakota’s proposed men’s prison, according to a report by Arrington Watkins Architects.
South Dakota has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, involving an adult in Meade County who tested positive after returning from international travel. The individual visited urgent care centers in Rapid City and Sturgis on May 28 and 29, prompting a public health alert.
South Dakota is facing a $23 million loss in federal funding, largely from expiring COVID-19 relief programs, according to the Bureau of Finance Management.
Black Hills Energy is launching a wildfire safety plan this summer that includes planned power shutoffs during periods of extreme weather in western South Dakota. The proactive effort aims to reduce wildfire risk, similar to strategies used in California and other high-risk states.
Wildfire smoke from Canada has triggered a statewide air quality alert in South Dakota, with health and agriculture officials warning of low visibility and elevated pollution levels. The alert began Saturday and may continue through the week, depending on conditions.
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The City of Mitchell Street Department will be doing road repairs on […]