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Gov. Larry Rhoden addresses a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature on Sept. 23 at the Capitol in Pierre. Rhoden was speaking in support of a proposed new men’s prison in northeast Sioux Falls. South Dakota Searchlight photo by John Hult.

South Dakota lawmakers approve $650 million prison construction project in Sioux Falls

By John Hult of South Dakota Searchlight 09/23/2025

PIERRE — After 144 years, South Dakota lawmakers decided Tuesday, Sept. 23 it’s time for “the Hill” to retire. The…

Noem budget proposal: $106M more for men’s prison, $13M more for Richmond Lake dam

By Austin Goss and Joe Sneve, The Dakota Scout 12/03/2024

If Kristi Noem’s days as South Dakota governor are numbered, she’s going out swinging. The second-term Republican delivered what’s expected……

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced charges against 11 inmates in connection to a disturbance at the men's prison in March. Photo courtesy of The Dakota Scout.

In account of prison unrest, AG downplays prison chaos

By Joe Sneve of The Dakota Scout 04/24/2024

At no time during last month’s violent outbursts among the inmate population at the South Dakota State Penitentiary did authorities……

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gives her budget address for fiscal year 2025 to the South Dakota Legislature at the Capitol in Pierre on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Dakota Scout photo by Austin Goss

Noem’s proposed budget includes $9.7M more for Richmond spillway

By Aberdeen Insider and Austin Goss, The Dakota Scout 12/05/2023

Replacing the spillway at Richmond Lake could be done in the near future. That’s because Republican Gov. Kristi Noem said……