South Dakota has seen a 41% drop in syphilis cases compared to last year, according to the Department of Health. Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt credits the decline to expanded testing, targeted outreach, and strong partnerships with tribal nations and correctional facilities.
With the federal deadline just days away for ByteDance to sell TikTok, Wyoming businessman Reid Rasner says South Dakota is a top contender to host the social media platform if his bid succeeds.
The “Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market” will shut down this Friday after nearly two years of serving food-insecure neighborhoods. Launched by Sioux Falls Thrive, the mobile grocery initiative aimed to provide affordable, healthy food in areas lacking grocery stores.
South Dakota is set to receive $10.1 million from a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the funds, distributed over 15 years, will support addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery through the state’s opioid settlement fund.
Davison County is being considered as the leading site for a new high-security state prison, but the proposal is drawing concern from Mitchell residents.
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Dakota State University (DSU)’s SecureSD […]
South Dakota’s prison project is facing a delay, as lawmakers request more time to review recommendations for building new correctional facilities. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen says the Project Prison Reset task force is still finalizing details, with a full proposal expected in July.
The Davison County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting this Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Mitchell, with a full agenda including the canvassing of the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District election, multiple budget reviews, and liquor license renewals.
The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has released a draft voter registration form and is inviting public feedback to improve clarity and usability. Secretary Monae Johnson says the updated form aims to be easier to use and fully compliant with state and federal election laws.
Senator Mike Rounds is praising Attorney General Marty Jackley for a potential breakthrough in addressing the tribal law enforcement shortage in South Dakota. Jackley arranged for tribal police officers to be trained in-state alongside other law enforcement, eliminating the need for a six-month training program in New Mexico—a key barrier to recruitment. Rounds says Interior Secretary Doug Borglum, a former North Dakota governor, recognizes the urgency and is helping drive change.