South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that Sioux Falls Police Officers were justified in their use of force during a July 7, 2025 incident. According to the DCI, Deondre Gene Black Hawk, 24, fired a handgun at officers while they attempted to arrest him on multiple warrants for burglary and drug charges.
As mural season narrows between corn ripening and winter weather, Mitchell city officials are seeking a third-party contractor to take over Corn Palace mural installations. Despite no bids being received last week, a quote is expected soon, according to the Mitchell Republic. Jeff Hanson, the city’s decorating supervisor since 2011, stresses the urgency: corn must be installed within 30 days of harvest or it becomes too brittle.
Mitchell police are investigating a rollover crash that occurred around 5 p.m. Thursday at Fourth Avenue and Davison Street. A Pontiac Bonneville overturned after colliding with another vehicle. Witnesses reported a Native American male with black hair, wearing a black shirt and pants, fled the scene on foot, heading west through a nearby alley.
The Mitchell City Council will meet today at 6 p.m. to consider renaming Public Beach Park at Lake Mitchell to “Sebert’s Beach”, honoring former Mayor Lou Sebert, who passed away on July 27 at age 89. Sebert, a former state legislator and mayor from 2006 to 2012, is remembered for his lasting civic contributions.
Canadian wildfire smoke drifted into South Dakota over the weekend, prompting an air quality alert from the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down during last Monday’s severe storms. An EF-1 tornado near Dixon damaged buildings and power poles, while a more intense EF-2 tornado near Bonesteel destroyed a home and several outbuildings.
A major new affordable housing development is underway in Sioux Falls, led by real estate company Mailbox Money. Located near Veterans Parkway and Madison Street, the upcoming complex will become South Dakota’s largest apartment project by unit count.
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is offering a free virtual layoff assistance workshop tomorrow at noon via Microsoft Teams.
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Fans of South Dakota’s iconic Corn Palace have a chance to own a piece of history, as about 1,700 original chairs are being auctioned off during a major renovation project. The online auction, hosted by Purple Wave, is live now and will close at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19.