Justice

Total 92 Posts

A cop with a secret

"I don't care if 50 people read this story and 49 think ‘What a loser.’”

South Dakotans oppose building prison at Lincoln County site: Poll

Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.

Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states

Rollback of climate regulations in Trump administration highlights policy differences between South Dakota and Minnesota.

Free training for reporting on U.S. courts in South Dakota

Two federal judges to lead session that's open to journalists, students and anyone interested in the justice system.

Former marshal: Shots fired in reservation raid 'consistent with training'

Questions remain about Zander Zephier's death, including the use of pepper spray and the decision to enter the house without more negotiation.

Prison site's previous owners would be 'rolling over in their graves'

Tom Eiesland, who lives next door and worked the farm for more than 40 years, said the project will 'absolutely destroy the community.' The final story in a 3-part series.

Prison project faces legislative, legal hurdles

"A prison, like a jail, is a necessary government function, and it must be located somewhere," a state circuit judge ruled. Part 2 of a 3-part series.
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