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A recent tour of the South Dakota men's prison in Sioux Falls gave media members a look at conditions in the penitentiary. Photo courtesy of the South Dakota Department of Corrections.

Smoke, steam and flooded toilets: Just another day at the South Dakota penitentiary

By John Hult of South Dakota Searchlight 07/13/2025

SIOUX FALLS — The scene was surreal from the jump. There we were, a gang of eight reporters scrunched together…

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Aberdeen still an option for new men’s state prison, Jackley says

By Shannon Marvel 06/03/2025

Aberdeen is still an option for a future state prison, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. Jackley briefly……

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South Dakota House members reject prison funding bill

By Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout 02/21/2025

PIERRE – Supporters of an endangered prison funding bill tried putting it on a life raft Friday, Feb. 21, but……