News/Investigations
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Custer State Park concessions going to out-of-state operator
Colorado-based Xanterra Travel Collection to take over Feb. 1 after Game, Fish and Parks Commission approves the deal.
Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks
Pennington County suffered a serious cyberattack in July, leading to security upgrades and a desire to help others learn from the experience. Mitchell also was hit.
Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city
Circuit Judge Ann Hoffman sides with nearby homeowners, cites "irregular authority" in Sioux Falls City Council's approval despite not complying with ordinances and strategic plan.
Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape
Why the state park is auctioning off more bison than usual following the annual roundup, and how tourists have helped shape the event.
Igloo bunkers owner sued in federal RICO civil fraud lawsuit
The Vivos xPoint "prepper" complex near Edgemont has been the subject of frequent litigation. Now the owner is accused of financial improprieties and racketeering.
Free training this week on South Dakota's juvenile laws
Hour-long virtual session on Friday, Oct. 2, is open to journalists, students, court staff and members of the public interested in how the state's juvenile justice system works.
USPS audit confirms longstanding mail issues in SD
Mail sent between South Dakota addresses often shipped out-of-state, contributing to long delivery times "below nationwide averages."