News across Greater Sioux Falls
Free training this week on South Dakota's juvenile laws
Hour-long virtual session on Friday, Oct. 2, is open to journalists, students, court staff and members of the public interested in how the state's juvenile justice system works.
In photos: 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
Scenes from the 61st annual roundup attended by more than 20,000 tourists. "People that I talked to along the way were just super stoked."
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper City Council
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for Jasper City Council. In next…
Emmett Richard Sawalla, 74
LOWER BRULE – Emmett Richard (Booty) Sawalla 74, of Lower Brule SD passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls SD. Emmett was born September 10, 1953. Emmett, loving known as “Booty” was a gentle kind man who…
SD Humanities Council to host Festival of Books in October
Federal budget cuts reduce annual gathering from a weekend to one day in Sioux Falls. One featured author wrote about the history of Mount Rushmore.
USPS audit confirms longstanding mail issues in SD
Mail sent between South Dakota addresses often shipped out-of-state, contributing to long delivery times "below nationwide averages."
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper Mayor
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for mayor of Jasper. In next week’s…
New flag for all of Minnesota
TO THE EDITOR: A few weeks ago, the Pipestone County Star shared a story about the city of Jasper deciding to not fly the new Minnesota flag. A gentleman expressed his belief that the new flag represents the Somalian flag. This is a conspiracy theory that is not based on truth.…
Fact brief: Do Independents and no-party voters outnumber Democrats in SD?
Voters are Independent/NPA if they write “Independent, I, Ind, no party affiliation, no party, no choice, nonpartisan or cross off the party.
Two of four Jasper city employees resign
Jasper City Clerk/Treasurer Renae Jennings and her husband, Kevin Jennings, who is the city’s assistant public works employee, are resigning from their positions. Renae said during the Jasper City Council’s Sept. 15 meeting that her last day would be Sept. 30. Kevin’s resignation…
Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 572: People and issues from the northeast
Unique glacial lake landscape brings unique qualities to northeast South Dakota, though many small towns face similar issues.
New home for healthcare
A building in the heart of Sioux Falls that will help SDSU crank out much-needed healthcare workers is now open. Staff, students, and alumni gathered Thursday, Sept. 17, for a...