Operation Prairie Thunder Will Assist in Deportations and Boost Sioux Falls Law Enforcement

Operation Prairie Thunder will assist in deportations and boost Sioux Falls law enforcement

SIOUX FALLS — The state of South Dakota will spend more time and money in the coming months to police the streets of Sioux Falls, and to help federal agents deport immigrants who lack legal status.

ThePatriotLight - South Dakota Governor announced "Operation Prairie Thunder"

ThePatriotLight - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the launch of Operation Prairie Thunder in the city of Sioux Falls. During the announcement, he was joined by representatives from nearly all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This is a pilot public safety initiative that will take place over the next five months, although it could be extended to other cities if proven effective. The operation includes two main …

South Dakota Governor announced «Operation Prairie Thunder»

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the launch of Operation Prairie Thunder in the city of Sioux Falls. During the announcement, he was joined by representatives from nearly all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. This is a pilot public safety initiative that will take place over the next five months, although it could be extended to other cities if proven effective. The operation includes two main components. The fi…

Gov. Rhoden announces Operation: Prairie Thunder

On July 28, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden announced Operation: Prairie Thunder—a comprehensive, targeted public safety initiative to protect South Dakotans, especially in the Sioux Falls metro area. “We are keeping South Dakotans strong, safe, and free.