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Task force drops Lincoln County site, picks four locations to explore for prison | Jun 04

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A governor-appointed task force is narrowing the number of possible men’s prison sites. The task force is abandoning the option of a contentious spot in Lincoln County, which the state has already spent $60 million to prepare for the project.

Black Hills Energy has announced a new effort to mitigate risk relating to utilities and wildfires. However, some customers are concerned that could mean blackouts.

Pell Grants send thousands of lower-income students to college each year across America. However, proposed changes could lower that number drastically, often in the communities that need it most.

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says he does not plan to seek public office when his term as mayor is up.

Several Sioux Falls state agency offices are moving to a new centralized location.

And more.

Patrick Williams is the local host of "All Things Considered"