The homeless population is growing in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. Non-profit organizations in Sioux Falls continue to work together to try to end the cycle of homelessness and care for the community. Lately, they’ve seen a growing need for hygiene products and meals.
On this week’s Matters of the State, we take a closer look at the push to improve workforce development in South Dakota, plus questions about a state lawmaker representing his district.
Pennington County State's Attorney Mark Vargo is taking a job in Thailand, and resigning his post in the office next month. Vargo served briefly as the South Dakota Attorney General last year.
Judge Margo D. Northrup has rejected a plea agreement that the prosecution and defense had come to agreement on in the Joel Koskan case. Koskan, who is charged with child abuse, would have avoided prison time and having to register as a sex offender under the plea agreement.
According to the description on Amazon, “Sentenced” is about a family physician who has his whole life upended by a serial killer, who has an intricate understanding of the medical establishment. The physician is forced to lean into his own understanding of the medical field to track the serial killer down, and do what law enforcement can’t.
Denver Air Connection put in a proposal to the city of Pierre that includes the possibility of flying to and from either Minneapolis or Chicago every day.
As a winter storm continues to ravage much of South Dakota, those on reservations throughout the state are still trying to recover from last week’s winter storm.
The winter storms that hit South Dakota last week set the organizations efforts back greatly, and now they need as much help as they can get over the next several weeks.
The new facility is ADA accessible and includes a new high-capacity fish grinding table, a washing station, a bathroom, heated floors, and air conditioning.
“Christmas at the Capitol” is officially underway in Pierre. This year, the display includes roughly 82 different trees, along with other "prairie themed" decor.
Conservative activists and state lawmakers are expressing disagreement with a “kid-friendly” drag show scheduled to happen Wednesday evening on the campus of South Dakota State University.
Republican State Senate candidate Joel Koskan appeared in court for the first time Monday morning. He is charged with child abuse, stemming for allegations that he sexually abused a minor over the course of several years.
Three candidates are running to become the South Dakota State Auditor; Republican incumbent Rich Sattgast, Democrat Stephanie Marty, and Libertarian Rene Meyer.
Susan Wismer is running as an Independent for the South Dakota State Senate in District 1. District 1 consists of a portion of Brown county, and includes the counties of Day, Marshall, and Roberts. Wismer previously represented the district in the Senate, but was defeated by current Senator Michael Rohl (R-Aberdeen) in the 2020 general election. She will face Rohl once again this year.
Margaret (Maggie) Sutton is is running for election to the South Dakota State Senate in District 10. District 10 is made up east and northeast Sioux Falls. Sutton, an incumbent, faces a general election challenge from Democrat Elizabeth Larson.
Rebecca (Bekki) Engquist-Schroeder is running as a Democrat for the South Dakota State House in District 17. District 17 stretches along the borders of Nebraska and Iowa, and includes the communities of Vermillion, Elk Point, and North Sioux City. There are two Republicans also in this race, Chris Kassin and William Shorma.
Bethany Soye is a Republican running for re-election to the South Dakota State House in District 9. District 9 is west of Sioux Falls, and includes the community of Hartford within its boundaries. Soye and Republican newcomer Kenneth Teunissen are on the ballot, alongside Democrat Nick Winkler.
John Sjaarda is a Republican running for election to the South Dakota State House in District 2. The district wraps around Watertown, and includes the cities of Clear Lake, Milbank, and Clark within its boundaries. Sjaarda and two others are running in this district, Republican David Kull and Democrat Gary Leighton.
Gary Leighton is running for election as a Democrat to the South Dakota State House in District 2. The district wraps around Watertown, and includes the cities of Clear Lake, Milbank, and Clark within its boundaries. Leighton faces two Republicans in the general election, David Kull and John Sjaarda.
Chris Kassin is running as a Republican for the South Dakota State House in District 17. District 17 stretches along the borders of Nebraska and Iowa, and includes the communities of Vermillion, Elk Point, and North Sioux City. Kassin and fellow Republican William Shorma are in the race, along with Democrat Rebecca Engquist-Schroeder.
Jim Stalzer is running as a Republican for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate in District 11. The district is in southwestern Sioux Falls, with its eastern boundary running along I-29. Stalzer faces Democrat Sheryl Johnson in the general election.
Steven McCleerey is running for election to the South Dakota State House in District 1. District 1 consists of a portion of Brown county, and includes the counties of Day, Marshall, and Roberts. McCleerey replaces State Rep. Jennifer Keintz (D-Eden) on the ballot, who is instead running as the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor.
Shane Milne is running as a Democrat for South Dakota State House in District 22. District 22 includes parts of Beadle and Kingsbury counties, and has the communities of Huron and De Smet located in it. Milne faces two Republican incumbents in the general election, Roger Chase and Lynn Schneider.
John Mogen is running for election to the South Dakota State House in District 10. District 10 is made up east and northeast Sioux Falls. Mogen is running alongside Republican Tom Sutton, and two Democrats, incumbent Erin Healy and Kameron Nelson.
Kevin Jensen is running for re-election to the South Dakota State House in District 16. The district includes portions of Lincoln and Union counties, and has the communities of Beresford, Lennox, and Canton within its boundaries. Jensen is seeking re-election, while running alongside Republican newcomer Karla Lems.
Sheryl Johnson is running as a Democrat in District 11. District 11 is in southwestern Sioux Falls, with I-29 being its eastern boundary. Johnson faces incumbent Republican Jim Stalzer in the general election.
Jean Hunhoff is a State Senator running for re-election in District 18. District 18 includes the community of Yankton, with its southern border being the Missouri River. Hunhoff faces Democrat Frederick Bender in the general election.
Brian Burge is an Independent running for the South Dakota State Senate in District 16. District 16 stretches south along I-29, and includes the communities of Beresford, Parker, and Lennox within it. Burge is one of just a few Independents running for the state legislature in 2022, and will face incumbent Republican Jim Bolin and Democrat Donn Larson in the general election.
Summit Carbon Solutions says the more than 2,000 miles of pipeline is on track to finish “on time.” During a tour of ethanol facility in Onida Tuesday, representatives from Summit urged landowners to get on board with the project.
The 48th annual "Governor's Cup" fishing tournament is taking place in Pierre, and has participants from seven different states this year. Many of the teams competing consist of families who have competed together in the event for decades.
The Mobridge Rodeo is one of the premier facilities in the state. But the work to get it to that point has been over the course of several years, and is ongoing.
The Trail of Governors in Pierre officially has all of the former governors represented, after the final three who were missing from the trail were unveiled for the first time at a ceremony Friday.
Jessica Bahmuller is running for the South Dakota State House in District 19. District 19 includes the communities of Parkston, Freeman, and Salem in it.
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