RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Rapid City police say civilians organizing armed patrols in an attempt to help law enforcement deal with potentially violent protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis will actually hinder officers. Representatives from the Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office met with several… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) –The Department of Social Services (DSS) office in Aberdeen is open to the public by appointment only starting today. “While DSS staff have been working remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to serve the people of South Dakota, we will begin reopening offices to the public on an appointment-only basis,” said DSS… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: Intersection of Melgaard Road & Roosevelt St. going East & then North to 6th Avenue  The road will remain closed until work is completed. Work will be completed as… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Poll workers will attempt to space voters apart during South Dakota’s primary election, although there’s a good chance most ballots will have already been submitted ahead of in-person voting. The secretary of state’s office has reported over 82,000 absentee ballots have already been returned, more than half the voter turnout… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota corrections officials say a state prison inmate has died over the weekend. The South Dakota Department of Corrections says 44-year-old Lorenzo Benallie died Sunday after an extended illness. Officials say the illness was not related to COVID-19. Benallie died in a comfort care setting at the Jameson Annex… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Sturgis Council on Monday night approved the annexation of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club property. The property is located just off I-90 between Exit 30 and 32. The club has not been in favor of the annexation, stating concerns with property taxes and the possibility they will not be able… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – People protesting the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police took to the State Capitol steps Tuesday and peacefully advocated their views. Many in the crowd of around 60 held signs supporting the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement. Protesters sat mostly quiet on the retaining wall along the sidewalk of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Monday, June 1, at 1:15 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a commercial business located at 4255 6th Ave SE for a reported vehicle fire. Once initial fire crews arrived, they confirmed a small SUV with a large amount of fire coming from the engine compartment area next… Read more »

Protesters at the intersection of South Main Street and Sixth Avenue Monday night in Aberdeen. American News photo by Scott Waltman American News photo by Scott Waltman ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com and Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Protesters sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis remained at the intersection of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem was in Sioux Falls Monday looking at damages caused by Sunday nights riot and talking to business owners as they cleaned up. Noem says those that caused the damage were not pushing for a cause. Noem says those that protest police brutality need to help come up… Read more »