Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 6/30/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Results Dimock Emery 6, Corsica 4 Winner/Colome 11, Alexandria […]

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Government
3 months ago
Task Force Discusses New Prison Proposals Near Sioux Falls, Box Elder

South Dakota’s Project Prison Reset task force is eyeing two promising locations for a new state men’s prison—one near Box Elder and another in northeast Sioux Falls. The Box Elder site lies along Highway 14-16 near I-90, while the Sioux Falls option spans 137 acres between North Bahnson Avenue and I-229. State Senator Jamie Smith says the Sioux Falls site “checks a lot of boxes.”

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Lifestyle
3 months ago
Odor Complaints Continue at Freeman Rendering Plant

Nearly a year after opening, the Dakota Protein Solutions plant near Freeman continues to draw complaints from residents over an “unbearable” odor. Neighbors describe the smell as “dead flesh,” saying promised odor-control measures have yet to deliver results.

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Business
3 months ago
Bond Requirement for SD Notaries Ends in 2025

Starting July 1st, South Dakota notaries will no longer be required to post a $5,000 surety bond when applying for or renewing their commission.

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Government
3 months ago
New Concourse at Sioux Falls Regional Airport Approved

Construction is set to begin soon on a major concourse expansion at Sioux Falls Regional Airport, following the Airport Authority Board’s approval of bids for the first phase. The project includes new concourses and apron work around the terminal. Airport CEO Dan Letellier said bid results came in better than expected, offering a promising start.

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Government
3 months ago
Early Talks Begin On Downtown Sioux Falls Convention Center

Plans for a potential downtown convention center in Sioux Falls are gaining momentum, with early cost estimates ranging from $225 to $250 million. The Riverline Steering Committee met this week to review a consultant’s report outlining the project’s scope, funding options, and economic benefits.

Local Sports
3 months ago
Sports Roundup: Friday 6/27/25

Area Sports Yesterday’s Amateur Baseball Results Kimball/White Lake at Plankinton (postponed) Four Corners 20, […]

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Local
3 months ago
West Nile Detected In Minnehaha Co.

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile Virus this season, detected in mosquito pools in Minnehaha County. Health officials urge residents to protect themselves by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.

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Government
3 months ago
Emotions Run High at Mitchell Forum on Proposed State Prison

A proposed $650 million state prison near Mitchell sparked heated debate at a packed community forum Tuesday night. More than 175 residents turned out to voice concerns about safety, reentry programs, and the project’s impact on the community. Opponents, like MiKayla Johnson, criticized the lack of public input, while supporters such as State Rep. Jeff Bathke pointed to potential economic benefits.

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Government
3 months ago
Corn Palace Seating Project Moves Forward Ahead of Fall Events

Major upgrades are on the way for Mitchell’s iconic Corn Palace. After years of planning, the venue’s aging seats will be replaced following this year’s Corn Palace Festival. Mitchell Public Works Director Joe Schroeder says the $567,000 renovation includes 1,538 new seats, padded seating, and ADA-compliant handrails—all slated for completion before Dakota Wesleyan University’s basketball season in late October.

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