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How Mitchell almost became SD’s state capital

This week, lawmakers from all over the state convened in Pierre for a special session to decide whether to build a new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. However, if a vote went a different way over 120 ...
Sioux City Journal

South Dakota Searchlight: Special session could resolve or inflame years of debate about S.D.'s pre-statehood penitentiary

When the South Dakota Legislature convenes for a special session Tuesday at the Capitol in Pierre, lawmakers will again be asked to answer a question that’s swirled for decades: Is it time to close ...

Governor Rhoden speaks at vigil honoring Charlie Kirk in Pierre

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -A vigil has been held at the South Dakota State Capitol to honor Charlie Kirk. The event was organized by people from the Pierre area. Governor Larry Rhoden spoke at the event ...
Rapid City Journal

South Dakota Capitol crews resume stained glass restoration

PIERRE | The South Dakota Capitol is now void of lawmakers, and state officials have gone back to work restoring the building's stained-glass skylights. Legislators wrapped up the bulk of their work ...

Going back: South Dakota’s past special sessions

When South Dakota’s legislators gather at the state Capitol on September 23 to decide whether to approve construction of a ...
Sioux City Journal

South Dakota lawmakers approve $650M prison in Sioux Falls

The new men's prison in Sioux Falls will be the most expensive capital project ever funded by the state’s taxpayers.