Rhoden: State to buy Benson Road land for new men's prison

Governor announces $17 million deal for Sioux Falls prison site, subject to legislative approval

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a potential $17 million deal Friday to acquire land for a new men’s prison in northeast Sioux Falls and trade away state-owned land 15 miles south of the city that was formerly chosen as…

Rhoden Signs Cash/Land Swap Deal for Prison Site in Northeast Sioux Falls

Last month Governor Rhoden’s Prison Task Force made clear that if the Legislature will approve the money, the state will build a new prison in Sioux Falls, not in recalcitrant Lincoln County or any of the sites outside the Sioux Falls metro area that signaled an apparently fickle interest. Yesterday Governor Rhoden signaled his preference for a specific site in northeast Sioux Falls with a $12.5-million land-swap purchase agreement: The land in …

State moves forward with new Sioux Falls prison site after signing purchase agreement

The State of South Dakota is taking steps to swap a controversial Lincoln County prison site with land near the outskirts of Sioux Falls.

State to ask Legislature for $12.5M for Sioux Falls prison land

SIOUX FALLS — The State of South Dakota has entered into a purchase agreement for a large chunk of land in Sioux Falls for the next state prison. Gov. Larry Rhoden on Friday, Aug. 8, announced the purchase agreement, which gives the state the option to purchase 148 acres of land in northeastern Sioux Falls along Benson Road at a cost of $12.5 million. Located just north of Gage Brothers, the land is currently owned by TCB LLC. During the state’s…

Rhoden: State to buy Benson Road land for new men's prison

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The state of South Dakota has a purchase agreement that includes cash payment $12.5 million to buy 148 acres in northeast Sioux Falls along Benson Road for a new men's prison, according to a news release from Gov. Larry Rhoden's office. Man wanted for RC shooting arrested in Sioux Falls The agreement is an option to buy and it will need legislative approval. The Legislature will meet in a special session on Sept…

Rhoden Announces $17M Deal For Potential SF Prison Site

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a potential $17 million deal Friday to acquire land for a new men’s prison in northeast Sioux Falls and trade away state-owned land 15 miles south of the city that was formerly chosen as…