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A recent South Dakota prison report recommends the state build a 1,700 bed men’s prison near Sioux Falls. The best place for a new men’s prison is within a 30-minute commute from the existing men’s prison, the report said.
A skeptic of the proposed Lincoln County prison site says the state of South Dakota should not rush to build a new facility.
With the close of the most recent season, the Catalyst Theater in Rapid City is now celebrating two years of alternative stage productions and community involvement. Now, they turn to thank the support they’ve seen.
For many rural areas, small businesses are the lifeblood of the community. That’s no different on Native American reservations. However, advocates say some of those are threatened right now as tariffs drive costs higher. SDPB spoke with business owners on the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Reservation who are facing the issue head on.
The latest USDA crop progress report shows South Dakota farmers remain well-ahead of average pace when it comes to spring planting.
Authorities say a helicopter recue helped an injured person at a remote West River ranch. The Meade County Sherriff’s Office says a rancher was injured in an accident involving a horse.
Gov. Larry Rhoden is naming Mark Wixon as the next leader of the state Bureau of Information and Technology.
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