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While the governor's plan outlines $154 million in "savings" from the previous Lincoln County site, the state spent $20.8 million that can never be recovered. The South Dakota Freedom Caucus is asking legislators to reject the prison plan and instead, prioritize the newly announced Governor’s Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force.
At the latest State-Tribal Relations Committee meeting, South Dakota lawmakers discussed potential legislation to address law enforcement training and additional protection for tribal officers.
The National Park Service is announcing a plan to conduct a prescribed burn near Mount Rushmore National Monument.
Facial hair fads may come and go, but bragging rights are forever. The annual Beard Clash, hosted by the Falls Facial Hair Foundation, is a lighthearted fundraiser for a serious cause.
The Sturgis and Meade County Historical Society recently found that more than 350 buildings in Sturgis are more than 100 years old. Now, the organization hopes that offering historic plaques will encourage community pride and interest in local history.
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