Government/Politics
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Amid illegal immigration purge, new citizens are welcomed
At a celebration of new citizenship for immigrants held at Mount Rushmore hosted by Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem, the ongoing national crackdown on illegal immigration was never mentioned.
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.
With prison approved, attention turns to recidivism
While the $650 million project was a contentious issue, the need to help repeat offenders received a lot of agreement.
Legislature's prison vote this week caps decades of debate
Daylong special session will end with fifth vote on proposed men's facility. “The only way this prison will cost $1 billion is if we keep kicking the can down the road.”
Rotunda town hall held as part of civics and media series
The town halls, discussions and community gatherings are intended to increase civic engagement and help people be informed.
$20 million disputed state gun range to open in early November
Supporters say it will generate millions in tourism revenue and attract shooting enthusiasts from around the state and nation, and maybe from around the world.
Tribal radio funding expected by early 2026: BIA
Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public stations run by tribes after federal cuts.