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Sealing of the South Dakota State Penitentiary and the Jameson Annex


Sealing of the South Dakota State Penitentiary and the Jameson Annex

The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced that the state’s largest prison has been placed on lockdown. The South Dakota State Penitentiary and the Jameson Annex, an adjacent maximum security prison, were placed on lockdown late Sunday evening. “We do not currently know how long the curfew will last,” the DOC statement said. “We will […]

SDSU Football wins clearly against Augustana and takes second win of the season


SDSU Football wins clearly against Augustana and takes second win of the season

SDSU football coach Jimmy Rogers talks about the win over Augustana South Dakota State football coach Jimmy Rogers gives his opening remarks during his media appearance following the Jackrabbits’ victory. Saturday’s South Dakota State-Augustana matchup, the first in 20 years, felt like a win for football in the state in many ways, and the proof […]

Lessons from Jack’s victory over Incarnate Word


Lessons from Jack’s victory over Incarnate Word

South Dakota State defended its home advantage against Incarnate Word in its first game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on Saturday, defeating the Cardinals 45-24. The Jackrabbits rebounded from a 44-20 loss to Oklahoma State in Week 1, a defeat that ended their 29-game winning streak, and had to really fight to earn Saturday’s victory […]

Exclusive: WFP launches investigation into its operations in Sudan as famine spreads


Exclusive: WFP launches investigation into its operations in Sudan as famine spreads

Inspector General investigates two senior WFP officials in Sudan – sources Investigators are investigating whether employees concealed the Sudanese army’s alleged role in blocking food aid Investigation also looks into disappearance of fuel stocks in Sudan WFP and USAID confirm that an investigation into the operation in Sudan is ongoing Hunger protection organisation IPC: 25 […]

Watertown expands its dining options with the opening of Wendy’s


Watertown expands its dining options with the opening of Wendy’s

Jarrett Bies | Specifically for Watertown Public Opinion Watertown’s wide reach — the largest city within a 100-mile radius — made it an attractive destination for South Dakota’s newest Wendy’s restaurant, which opened Aug. 10 at 937 5th St. SE. What prompted Watertown to open a restaurant that is rather unusual in South Dakota? Location […]