Justice
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Articles and investigations on South Dakota's criminal justice system, from its two growing metro cities to the unique challenges in rural and reservation areas.
'Real-life science experiment' fills critical legal gaps in rural SD
After more than a decade, a financial incentive program in South Dakota has placed 36 lawyers in areas that lack access to critical legal services.
Igloo bunker residents file class-action lawsuit against owner
More than 150 plaintiffs could be part of $17 million legal action at the "prepper" complex in southwest South Dakota.
Rhoden appoints new Corrections secretary
Opponents of the new prison raised concerns about the "chaos" in the DOC. A former corrections officer claims he faced retribution for complaining about problems at the Jameson Prison.
Free training on accessing South Dakota courts Oct. 10
Judges and staff will explain how the state court system works and how journalists and state residents can access court documents and attend hearings.
Questions still unanswered after man killed during raid; officer-involved shooting data
Internal investigation still ongoing almost a year after a man was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals Service officers in Yankton Reservation.
Ranchers found guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal sales
"Crops and cattle are among the most beloved things (in the state). ... You had critters here who were completely dependent on the defendants for their lives, and for whatever reason, they neglected that duty."
SD attorneys vote in favor of mandatory ongoing education
South Dakota joins 46 other states that require some level of ongoing education for attorneys.