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 | Dec 2, 2024 | Local History, Political/government
Sioux Falls has enjoyed impressive growth over the past seven decades. But much of this growth didn’t just happen for the sake of growth. Instead, it was due in no small part to visionary leadership. I hope current and future community leaders appreciate the...
by Joe | Sep 6, 2024 | Local History, Political/government
Sioux Falls has seen significant growth and success in recent decades, due in part to the strong leadership of its mayors. The city’s mayor-council system has granted mayors substantial authority to manage city government and offer community leadership. However,...
by Joe | Aug 7, 2024 | Local History, Political/government
As we approach the November election, voters will start to focus on the ballot issues they are being asked to decide. There are seven this year, which is about normal. Two of the seven are constitutional amendments submitted to voters by the legislature. They must get...
by Joe | Feb 24, 2024 | Local History, Political/government
There they go again. The South Dakota legislature is advancing legislation attacking our long-established initiative rights in South Dakota. They have been doing this repeatedly over the last several years. But courts and the voters have repeatedly struck down their...
by Joe | Oct 30, 2023 | Local History, Political/government
South Dakota is finally moving forward on the long overdue replacement of its men’s penitentiary near downtown Sioux Falls. It announced a new site and a timeline for the move. However, the process for selecting a replacement site has raised questions and concerns...
