Sioux Falls Wants State Help if It Hosts Prison

'This has to get done': Sioux Falls leaders ask for state aid in hosting new prison

Sioux Falls leaders want the state to pick-up some of the slack when it comes to hosting a new prison.

Panel discusses needs of Sioux Falls area in light of expected prison

A panel of key players in public safety in Sioux Falls met on Tuesday at the Washington Pavilion to discuss some ideas to embrace public safety as the new prison is planned and constructed.

Sioux Falls prison plan should come with more state support for released inmates, speakers say • South Dakota Searchlight

Law enforcement, Sioux Falls officials and legislators participate in a forum on July 22, 2025, in downtown Sioux Falls about the proposed construction of a men's prison in the northeastern part of the city. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)SIOUX FALLS — Mayor Paul TenHaken isn’t “kicking and screaming” against the proposed construction of a larger men’s prison in northeastern Sioux Falls. But he’s not thrilled about it. “There are conse…

Sioux Falls wants state help if it hosts prison

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A couple from Lincoln County was pleased to hear encouraging words about mentoring during a panel forum about a possible new men's state prison in Sioux Falls. Johnson says bill does not apply to CO2 projects Kathy and Dean Speliotes cited Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken's comments about how mentoring was an important link in the judicial system. Mentoring can help prevent criminal behavior and it can help offen…

Sioux Falls leaders make case for more state assistance with prison

Sioux Falls leaders are resigned to the idea their city will continue to be home to the state’s high-security men’s prison, but they say replacing the South Dakota State Penitentiary should come with additional help from the state.That was the prevailing sentiment Tuesday during a forum in Sioux Falls that featured a dozen of the city’s political and law enforcement leaders, as well as Attorney General Marty Jackley and Ryan Brunner, Gov. Larry …

Sioux Falls police investigating separate garage shootings overnight

SIOUX FALLS — Police in Sioux Falls are investigating two separate shootings that damaged homes in different parts of the city. The first shooting is believed to have occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, in the 5000 block of East Brennan Drive, a few blocks east of Washington High School. According to Sgt. Aaron Benson, a woman reported hearing gunshots in the overnight hours, but didn’t call police until shortly after 4 p.m., wh…