Justice
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Articles and investigations on South Dakota's criminal justice system, from its two growing metro cities to the unique challenges in rural and reservation areas.
11 middle schoolers to compete in state civics bee
The winners chosen from four regional competitions will meet June 11 at Augustana University.
'Nine Little Indians' tells story from South Dakota's Native boarding schools
How a film about nine sisters abused at a Native American boarding school illustrates the broad scope of South Dakota's history with the system: "It is huge, to have the courage and to get to a point where they want to share their story."
Homeowners stuck in 6 years of sinkhole limbo
"If the Supreme Court rules against us, we're pretty much done. ... As for being compensated for your loss, you're pretty much out of luck."
250+ years of American civics and news
Nonpartisan events in Vermillion, Watertown, Sioux Falls and Custer State Park include a discussion about civic responsibilities and how to find fact-based news and information.
Hearing held in Mitchell baseball defamation lawsuit
A judge did not rule on three motions Tuesday related to a former Mitchell baseball player's civil lawsuit against the American Legion and two local news organizations.
Watertown resource network leads to opioid recovery
How one woman's story illustrates the importance of support systems in the state's opioid crisis: "It's like the little breath that you get in all of the chaos."
Supreme Court rules officer names can be kept secret
Two Sioux Falls police officers want privacy in public documents over concerns they or their families could be harassed.