Authorities have released new information on a July 2 crash in Mitchell that left an 18-year-old moped driver with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at Sixth Avenue and Winsor Street when a Jeep Compass driver failed to yield and struck the unhelmeted teen.
Mitchell, South Dakota, hosted its first-ever stop in the Nation of Patriots’ annual flag relay, a 115-day, 50-state motorcycle journey that raises funds for disabled American veterans. At the Corn Palace Plaza, the American flag was ceremonially passed by members of the Vietnam Vet Legacy Vet Motorcycle Club, marking a powerful moment in the nationwide effort. The South Dakota chapter of the nonprofit helps veterans in financial crisis, covering essentials like housing and utility bills—with 100% of donations going directly to support.
South Dakota lawmakers are launching a bold initiative to cut the state’s recidivism rate in half, aiming to reduce it from 40% to 20%. A new legislative committee will explore solutions such as expanding addiction treatment, enhancing re-entry programs, and addressing the disproportionate incarceration of Native Americans, who represent 9% of the state’s population but 40% of its prison population.
Two Sioux Falls City Councilors, Richard Thomason and Rich Merkouris, are spearheading efforts to expand the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, a project they say is vital to South Dakota’s economy.
South Dakota closed its fiscal year with a $63 million budget surplus, which, along with $106 million in prison funds, was added to the state’s emergency reserves, now totaling nearly $492 million. Governor Larry Rhoden emphasized the state’s commitment to conservative budgeting and smart fiscal management, even amid a decline in sales tax revenue.
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Committee version of the bill authorizes $406 million for projects in South Dakota, $3.4 billion for B-21 procurement
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Sioux Falls native Marcus Phillips has been selected 33rd overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB Draft, marking a major milestone in the rising pitcher’s career. Phillips, a Roosevelt High School graduate, received the news during a private draft party surrounded by friends and family. After starting his college career at Iowa Western Community College, he transferred to the University of Tennessee, where he became a key starter and helped lead the Volunteers to a College World Series title.
A major legal setback has hit Neighbors Opposing Prison Expansion (NOPE), as the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled against the group’s effort to block construction of a new men’s state prison in rural Lincoln County. The ruling ends a nearly two-year legal battle, but NOPE leaders say they respect the court’s decision and remain committed to their mission.