by Joe | Aug 18, 2025 | Local History, Political/government
The South Dakota Board of Regents made news last week with an announcement that many thought would never come: the state’s only medical school is moving from small-town Vermillion to Sioux Falls, the state’s population and health care hub. It is a rare example of...
by Joe | Aug 4, 2025 | Political/government
It’s no surprise that South Dakota’s new men’s state prison will apparently be built in Sioux Falls, the state’s urban center. The facility is expected to be significantly larger than the existing one, housing far more inmates, and bringing with it increased...
by Joe | May 27, 2025 | Political/government
It’s Time to Ramp Up Traffic Law Enforcement Sioux Falls has a chronic speeding problem, and it’s a deadly menace. From noisy downtown drag races to high-speed crashes on arterial roads like 57th Street, reckless driving is putting lives at risk across the city....
by Joe | May 12, 2025 | Political/government
With a booming population, growing economy, and a $773 million city budget to manage, South Dakota’s largest city faces an important decision. In 2026, Sioux Falls voters will elect their next mayor, a leader who may shape the city for the next eight years. The...
by Joe | Mar 24, 2025 | Political/government
South Dakota’s Government: A Case for Modernization South Dakota is searching for answers to high property taxes—but ignoring one of the most obvious fixes: cutting back on its bloated, outdated local government structure. With one of the highest numbers of government...
