Larry Rhoden

Gov. Larry Rhoden is accepting a request to delay a special session next month to consider the recommendation of a task force on where to build a new men’s prison.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is declaring June Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month to recognize the "invisible wounds" carried by many veterans, first responders and trauma survivors.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will assist US Immigration and Customs Enforcement with cases in the state.

Gov. Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley are directing agencies to assist Homeland Security with immigration enforcement. The move comes after each official visited the U.S. Southern Border.

Gov. Larry Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley are the latest South Dakota leaders to announce trips to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is issuing a 14-day executive order lifting hours of service limits on fuel deliveries. Officials say the waiver addresses supply shortages reported in the state by businesses and residents.

There’s a chance the new men’s prison could get located somewhere other than the greater Sioux Falls area. Widespread public opposition to a proposed 1,500-bed, $825 million, men’s prison in a field in Lincoln County has a governor appointed task force looking at other options.

The Conservation Technology Information Center met near Sioux Falls to discuss conservation farming and its future.

Gov. Larry Rhoden said past decisions to reject federal funding is helping the state now.

Gov. Larry Rhoden is asking for input on filling a state House of Representatives vacancy. This follows the resignation of Republican Representative Chris Reder.