South Dakota opens new women’s prison in Rapid City
South Dakota has opened a new women’s correctional facility at 1020 N. Creek Drive in Rapid City, with a July 10, 2026, ribbon-cutting marking the new state institution.
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South Dakota seeks federal disaster declaration after severe storms and historic wind damage
Gov. Larry Rhoden requested a presidential major-disaster declaration covering eight South Dakota counties and two reservations after storms that included a mini-derecho, tornado and historic windstorm.
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South Dakota candidate-withdrawal deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 4
Candidates seeking to withdraw from South Dakota’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election have until 5 p.m. local time Tuesday, Aug. 4, under the Secretary of State’s official calendar.
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Sioux Empire Fair continues in Sioux Falls through Aug. 8
The 87th annual Sioux Empire Fair is underway at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls and is scheduled to run through Aug. 8. Weekday admission is free until 1 p.m.
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Free Mondays at McKennan concert series continues Aug. 3 with Jami Lynn
Folk performer Jami Lynn is scheduled to play the free Mondays at McKennan concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the McKennan Park Bandshell.
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Temporary signals and reduced speeds planned around Rapid City for Sturgis Rally traffic
South Dakota transportation officials plan temporary traffic signals and reduced speed limits in Rapid City, Sturgis and the Black Hills from July 31 through Aug. 17 for 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally traffic.
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Sioux Falls proposes $821 million five-year capital program for roads, utilities and civic projects
Mayor Paul TenHaken’s proposed 2027–2031 capital program would direct $440 million to transportation and streets and $381 million to utility projects, subject to City Council review.
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South Dakota closes fiscal 2026 with a $69 million budget surplus
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced July 13 that South Dakota ended fiscal year 2026 with a reported $69 million surplus, providing a statewide fiscal closeout update before future budget planning.
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Pierre schedules water-main replacement on Pierre Street
The City of Pierre announced July 24 that a water-main replacement project on Pierre Street was scheduled to begin Monday, July 27, 2026.
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Rapid City’s redesigned Haines Avenue/I-90 interchange scheduled to open to traffic
South Dakota transportation officials said the rebuilt Haines Avenue interchange at Interstate 90 Exit 58 in Rapid City was scheduled to open to traffic Aug. 2.
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Sioux Falls updates residents on major street, bridge and interchange construction
Sioux Falls and the South Dakota Department of Transportation say several major roadway, bridge and interchange projects are expected to reach substantial completion this fall, with August work planned for a new bridge connection to southbound I-29.
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South Dakota holds first statewide gubernatorial runoff as GOP nomination remains unresolved
Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden faced off July 28 after neither cleared South Dakota’s 35% threshold in the June primary. Official final results were not included in the approved source packet.
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SDDOT schedules Aug. 4 Rapid City meeting on Highway 16/Catron Boulevard interchange project
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Aug. 4 in Rapid City on the Highway 16/16B/Catron Boulevard interchange project and work involving part of Promise Road.
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Rapid City Arts Council’s August Art Walk links 20 downtown venues; next event set for Sept. 6
The Rapid City Arts Council’s free, self-guided Art Walk on Aug. 2 connected 20 downtown business locations with music, poetry, family painting and pop-up exhibitions. The next Art Walk is scheduled for Sept. 6.
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South Dakota Republican governor race heads to early August runoff
Gov. Larry Rhoden and an unnamed challenger advanced to a statewide Republican gubernatorial runoff after no candidate reached South Dakota’s 35% nomination threshold in the primary.
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Pierre scheduled water-main replacement on Pierre Street for July 27
The City of Pierre announced July 24 that its Water Department was scheduled to begin a water-main replacement project on Pierre Street on Monday, July 27.
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South Dakota closes fiscal 2026 with $69 million surplus, governor says
South Dakota finished fiscal year 2026 with a $69 million surplus, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced July 13. The balance increased state reserve funds to approximately $325 million.
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South Dakota board approves projects expected to generate more than $115 million and 74 jobs
South Dakota’s Board of Economic Development approved a package of financing and incentives for projects in defense manufacturing, health care, industrial supply and metal recycling that are expected to generate more than $115 million in capital investment and 74 full-time jobs.
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Sioux Falls municipal candidates face Aug. 5 campaign-finance filing deadline
Sioux Falls municipal candidates must submit campaign-finance disclosure reports by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, under the city’s 2026 election handbook.
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Pierre Regional Airport reports 40% passenger growth through June 2026
Pierre Regional Airport recorded 8,601 enplanements through June, 40% more than during the same period in 2025, according to a City of Pierre update.
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Rapid City advances municipal code overhaul for mayor and council rules
Rapid City’s June 1 City Council agenda listed Ordinance 6717 for first reading, proposing updates to city rules governing the mayor and Common Council.
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Sioux Falls street reconstruction at 42nd and 46th streets carries Sept. 11 completion date
A Sioux Falls reconstruction project on sections of 42nd and 46th streets remains in construction, with both streets closed inside the work area and a posted completion date of Sept. 11, 2026.