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Community in Shock: A Detailed Look at the Howard, South Dakota Murder Case

by jmason | Dec 31, 2025 | Crime & Justice

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Memorial Highlights Urgent Need for Prison Reform in South Dakota

by jmason | Dec 27, 2025 | Crime & Justice

Sioux Falls, S.D. – The somber air on the grounds outside the South Dakota State Penitentiary was palpable on a chilly December morning as families, friends, and South Dakota residents gathered for a memorial to remember inmates who had tragically lost their lives in...

South Dakota Hotel Owner’s Liability Sparks Debate on Racial Discrimination

by jmason | Dec 26, 2025 | Crime & Justice

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In a landmark decision highlighting issues of racial discrimination within local businesses, the owner of a hotel in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been found liable for discriminating against Native Americans, a group with deep historical roots in...

Addressing Overdose Crisis and Reform in South Dakota Prisons

by jmason | Dec 26, 2025 | Crime & Justice

The Demand for Moral Leadership Amidst Rising Overdose Deaths in South Dakota Prisons South Dakota’s prison system faces unprecedented challenges in 2025 as the state records eight suspected or confirmed overdose deaths, a figure surpassing previous years and...