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South Dakota threading a needle to find location for new prison

From water and sewer to the potential for push back from residents, the Department of Corrections has many hurdles to overcome.

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WATCH: 7-foot-1 center breaks rim in South Dakota high school game

The Tuesday, Jan. 31, game between Sioux Falls Lincoln and Watertown was forced to move after junior JT Rock broke the rim with a powerful two-handed dunk. Rock is committed to play at Iowa State.

February 01, 2023 02:39 PM

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Forum Communications expanding to Sioux Falls with TV station acquisition

The Fargo-based company will make its first expansion into the Sioux Falls television market, which covers roughly half of South Dakota and parts of Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.

November 23, 2022 11:37 AM

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Medical cannabis doesn't mean lax enforcement of marijuana laws

Expanded supply of marijuana won't change the policies and practice of Sioux Falls Police Department

November 18, 2022 11:00 AM

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Early cold snap highlights potential for increased heating costs

Volatile natural gas prices are affected by war in Ukraine and fluctuating international markets.

November 16, 2022 12:04 PM

By Patrick Lalley

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John Thune declares victory, cruises to fourth term in the U.S. Senate

Sioux Falls Republican is the second South Dakotan to win four terms in the Senate.

November 08, 2022 08:39 PM

By Patrick Lalley

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Supporters of 2024 abortion ballot amendment host signature drive kick-off in Sioux Falls

Saturday, Nov. 5 was the first day that movements looking to place initiated amendments or measures on the 2024 ballot could begin collecting signatures. That day, Dakotans for Health, an organization that has supported several referendums in the past decade, kicked off their drive to change South Dakota's abortion.

November 07, 2022 03:51 PM

By Jason Harward

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Lalley: Election Day memories in the newsroom punctuated by late nights, pizza and sleeping under a desk

The excitement of months of work culminates in a few hours of chaos and remarkable moments of history.

November 04, 2022 10:00 AM

By Patrick Lalley

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POET spent more than $1 million in October in support of Sioux Falls slaughterhouse ban

Wholestone Farms supporters raised $300,000 last month, including $275,000 from regional pork groups.

November 03, 2022 06:50 PM

By Patrick Lalley

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Lalley: Weed wars likely won't end with marijuana vote

The South Dakota Legislature would have to decide how to regulate recreational marijuana if IM27 passes. But Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken raises the city's power of home rule as a potential tool to limit pot sales.

October 28, 2022 10:00 AM

By Patrick Lalley

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The many faces of the Sioux Falls slaughterhouse debate

Farmers, business leaders, politicians and residents all have a stake in the Nov. 8 election. But it's only a few thousand voters in the city limits that will make the decision.

October 27, 2022 09:00 AM

By Patrick Lalley

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Water going in and water going out central to Wholestone Farms plans for pork plant in Sioux Falls

Processing hogs requires a tremendous amount of water. Opponents of a new slaughterhouse in the city limits say it will stress supply and raise concerns about the amount and quality of the discharge. Wholestone maintains modern design anticipates potential problems.

October 21, 2022 04:24 PM

By Patrick Lalley

POET CEO Jeff Broin stands for a portrait inside of his office at POET's Sioux Falls headquarters.

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Lalley: Farmers' call to action symbol of stakes in Sioux Falls slaughterhouse debate

Agriculture community perplexed by POET's opposition to Wholestone Farms' plans for pork processing plant in the city. A few farmers writing letters to newspapers to send a message to Jeff Broin, CEO of the biofuels producer, and to the voters.

October 21, 2022 10:01 AM

By Patrick Lalley