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Legislators are recommending a men’s state prison in Sioux Falls, and with it comes a maximum $650 million price tag.The state has two Sioux Falls sites on the table to choose from. -
This raise was previously negotiated, though questions in the political process held the change up from its expected July 1 deadline. That drew critique from advocates for city employees. -
The 2015 murder of Jessica Rehfeld took years to investigate and prosecute. Now, the final accused party is receiving a life sentence. -
She says the district is right on the cusp of major change for the better.
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