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South Dakota Is on Track to Spend $2 Billion on Prisons in the Next Decade

Europe · Sioux Falls

South Dakota Is on Track to Spend $2 Billion on Prisons in the Next Decade

46% Left coverage: 56 sources

Two years after approving a tough-on-crime sentencing law, South Dakota is scrambling to deal with the price tag for that legislation: Housing thousands of additional inmates could require up to $2 billion to build new prisons in the next decade.That’s a lot of money for a state with one of the lowest populations in the U.S., but a consultant said it’s needed to keep pace with an anticipated 34% surge of new inmates in the next decade as a resul…See the Story

Perennials add color to early summer landscapes and flowerbeds

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls

Perennials add color to early summer landscapes and flowerbeds

69% Right coverage: 13 sources

“Until the annuals gain full speed, early summer can lack color. But if we plan properly, June-blooming perennials can bridge the color gap, making this month one of the most colorful of the summer season,” Don Kinzler writes.See the Story

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools

49% Center coverage: 8 sources

The boards that oversee South Dakota’s 10 public colleges are drafting policies in accordance with a new state law that will allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus.See the Story

Did he or didn’t he? History wrestles with legend of Jesse James’ jump over Devil’s Gulch

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Fabled leap more myth than fact, but still an entertaining story, historian saysHistory · Sioux Falls See the Story

Inmate training program shelved while prison construction talks continue

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Department of Corrections will not offer a promised diesel mechanic training program in a space once occupied by a privately run metal shop that paid inmates market wages. ...Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls See the Story

2025 Best Tech Startups in South Dakota - The Tech Tribune

The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in South Dakota. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to: Revenue potential Leadership team Brand/product traction Competitive landscape Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify. Looking for a badge to celebrate yo…Startups · Sioux Falls Read Article

Baseball: Post 12 Goes 1-1 To Open Dakota Classic

SIOUX FALLS — Yankton Post 12 opened the Dakota Classic American Legion baseball tournament with a 4-3 victory over the Gillette, Wyoming, Riders on Friday at the Sanford Sports Complex.Riders · Sioux Falls Read Article

A wave of sailors coming to Sioux Falls

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Saturday is the much talked about Military Parade in Washington DC to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary. But this year also marks the anniversary for the United States Navy, and this summer there is going to be a wave of sailors in Sioux Falls for what's called 'Navy Week", where since 2005, the U.S. Navy has visited up to 15 cities across the country. Madison to open Veterans Honor Park Saturday Don: What i…Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Making photography more affordable

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - From engagements and weddings to new babies and high school graduations, there are so many of life's moments that we want to remember forever. However, hiring a professional photographer to capture those moments isn't always an option because of the price tag that can come along with it. Fallen hiker rescued from Cathedral Spires trail "When I got into the industry, just from experience of looking for photographe…Photography · Sioux Falls Read Article

Family shares experience with scoliosis: What to know

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, which has a local family sharing their story. Jenna Bathke has had scoliosis since she was a teenager. "I had a sports injury my eighth grade year, and so it was with the chiropractor that he noticed that I had, one leg was longer than the other. So that started the whole scoliosis process for me," Jenna Bathke said. Next steps for men’s prison delayed Jenna's mother and sister …Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

Festival of Cultures back for 28th year

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Festival of Cultures is back for the 28th year on Saturday. The free festival highlights food, music and heritage from around the world. It starts at 10:30 a.m. and runs until the last performance of the night at 8 p.m. What to know about SF protests set for this weekend “It’s an opportunity for people to really exchange knowledge and insights about culture,” program director Valeria Wicker said. The event f…Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

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