A Mitchell man, Brandon Kendall, is facing multiple charges after a high-speed police chase in Brookings, South Dakota, ended in a car rollover early Sunday morning. Authorities say the DUI suspect was driving erratically and speeding around 2 a.m. when he fled from law enforcement, ultimately crashing while attempting to turn onto a bypass.
South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset task force is considering the former Citibank campus in northern Sioux Falls as a potential site for a new men’s prison. The location falls within the 20-mile radius being targeted, with proposals under review this Thursday.
In a landmark ruling, the South Dakota Supreme Court sided with seven U.S. Air Force civilian employees denied paid military leave while serving with the South Dakota Air National Guard.
South Dakota lawmakers approved $3 million for renovations to the State Capitol and Governor’s Residence. Capitol updates include plaster, paint, and dome repairs, while the Governor’s Residence will get its first exterior upgrade since 2005 with new siding and a black roof.
Nicholas Frederick, 28, of Wagner, faces four counts of fourth-degree rape involving a 14-year-old girl he met online. The alleged incidents occurred between January 2023 and May 2024.
Chelsea Struss, a daycare worker in Sioux Falls, is in jail facing serious child abuse charges. Accused of hitting and pushing toddlers at NXTgen Kidz daycare, the incidents were reportedly captured on camera. She remains in custody at Minnehaha County Jail awaiting her first court appearance.
South Dakota could become the surprising new home of TikTok, as Governor Rhoden backs a bold effort by Wyoming-based Rasner Media to acquire the social media giant. The company has made a nearly $50 billion bid for TikTok, and recent talks between Rasner and Rhoden have sparked statewide interest.
Mitchell’s $39.2 million South Wastewater Treatment Complex is on track for completion by fall 2026, marking a major upgrade to the city’s infrastructure. Designed to support Mitchell’s ongoing growth, the project replaces outdated systems with energy-efficient, chemical-free technology.
An incident Wednesday in Downtown Sioux Falls is responsible for a scene that involved more than a dozen emergency vehicles.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune visited Box Elder on Wednesday to celebrate a major achievement at the local Amazon facility—the processing of its one millionth package. During the event, Thune addressed several national issues, including former President Trump’s tariffs, encouraging the public to “trust the process” despite holding his own views.