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South Dakota rounds up parole absconders

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2 months ago

October 10, 2025

South Dakota rounds up parole absconders

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Skipping out on your parole officer isn’t as easy in South Dakota as it was a couple of years ago.

The Department of Corrections says the number of parole absconders dropped below 100.

“The number of in-state parole absconders has decreased from a total of 486 when I started as secretary to 97 as of October 1st,” said Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko.

The push to round up absconders began in 2023 when DOC set up a unit to specifically lower the number of people who don’t check in with their supervising parole agents; or violate release from prison rules. Since then, DOC and it’s partners have arrested 250 absconders.

The Absconder Apprehension Unit works with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including task forces.

“The effort to hold offenders in the community accountable for their actions is working. I’m extremely proud of the hard work that the parole division has done to achieve this goal and for all that they do to help ensure public safety,” Wasko said.

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Abortion access campaign tests South Dakota laws, free speech standards

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11 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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Abortion access campaign tests South Dakota laws, free speech standards

A cease and desist order and a national abortion-access organization told to stop advertising in South Dakota are testing both free speech and consumer protection laws.

Attorney General Marty Jackley this week issued notice to Mayday Health directing the nonprofit to halt a statewide gas station ad campaign launched earlier this month, spotlighting South Dakota’s near-total abortion ban, First Amendment protections and the reach of the Deceptive Trade Practices regulations.

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Nature: Snow in South Dakota

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23 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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Nature: Snow in South Dakota – CBS News

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We leave you this Sunday dreaming of a white Christmas at Good Earth State Park in South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

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Wreaths laid for veterans at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

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Wreaths laid for veterans at South Dakota Veterans Cemetery

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Joining in across the country, wreaths are being laid today at the South Dakota Veterans Cemetery just north of Sioux Falls.

The effort is a partnership between Wreaths Across America and the Midwest Honor Flight, joining in the 5th Annual Wreaths Across America Day.

Over 640 wreaths are being placed today, and despite the snow and cold temperatures, today’s program went ahead as planned to honor those veterans and their families.

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