TenHaken, Thum Oppose Proposed Prison Locations in SF

TenHaken, Thum oppose proposed prison locations in SF

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As members of Project Prison Reset's task force consider where to recommend building a new men's prison in South Dakota, two city of Sioux Falls officials are making clear where they don't want the penitentiary's replacement to go. Mayor-Paul-TenHaken-05.09.2025Download A letter dated May 6 from the office of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was received May 9 by the governor's office in Pierre. The letter, which is sig…

Protest planned over South Dakota prison deaths, security issues, treatment of inmates

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is heading up an inquiry into two inmate deaths that occurred last week on the campus of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The deaths, as well as a host of security breakdowns in recent months, are among the motivating factors for a planned Friday protest outside the facility in Sioux Falls. DCI spokesman Tony Mangan confirmed Monday that the agency is working with the Department of Correcti…

Protest planned over prison deaths, security issues, treatment of inmates

SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is heading up an inquiry into two inmate deaths that occurred last week on the campus of the South Dakota State Penitentiary.