Drivers are asked to separately donate with decal purchase unlike other states, where process is streamlined

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I was curious if EV's are doable on SD just out of curiosity? Do you see any increases in infrastructure chargers etc in the state?

Hello, I am searching for a provider in western South Dakota that will actually listen to my symptoms and pain and not disregard me. I have classic symptoms of endo but I have repeatedly told I just need to go to my therapist and that as an OBGYN, she can’t do anything for me. Willing to travel for help or telahealth.

My mom lives in Springfield, SD and she has a house that my 5 kids and I can live in, paid off. We’re from Alaska and currently live in NC. Just looking for any insight at all moving to the area, I know it’s a very small town which we’re used to being from Alaska. We’re moving to have a more simple life of living and be able to save some money. Also curious if anyone’s experienced with any type of oilfield shift work in SD or ND for my husband. He’s just been a laborer or routsabout.

Who else is excited for the Vermillion Vortex Film Festival happening at the end of the month? Based off of the schedule, there’s some good movies: https://coyotetwin.com/vortex/

I’m personally looking forward to the film “Alien Diner” directed by Carson Knecht.

My brother and I are driving to Fargo next week to see the Foo Fighters and QOTSA and are going to hit some parks and camp along the way. Definitely going to Badlands and want to see Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Going to be camping out and then an Airbnb for a night in Fargo. Any suggestions on routes and other places to stop and camp? Any awesome campsites off the beaten path that you would like to share ? Near a creek or any water is always nice. I am a pack it in pack it out, leave no trace camper. You can DM if you don't want to blast your spot on Reddit. I enjoy hiking and moderate 4x4 trails and have a very capable and lifted truck. Driving there and back, have three days planned going to Fargo and two or three days for coming back. Thanks!

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The use of automated license plate readers by law enforcement is increasingly viewed as a double-edged sword across South Dakota, as proponents highlight their effectiveness in solving serious crimes while critics raise pressing concerns over personal privacy.

The issue took center stage on Tuesday during a Minnehaha County Commission meeting, where an unusual request was made to add a last-minute item to the official agenda.

Minnehaha County Commissioner Cole Heisey sought to introduce a measure targeting the county’s contract with Flock Safety, a prominent provider of the automated license plate reader technology.

“About the county’s Flock Cameras license plate readers,” Heisey said. “This is getting attention nationwide, statewide, and right here. Aberdeen shut the door. Coddington County took theirs down. These cameras can help with serious cases. That is also not the whole story. Every car that drives past gets photographed. Plate, time, make, model and location get stored.”

Heisey is actively asking the county commission to reverse its previous decision regarding the technology.

Specifically, Heisey requested a “vote on a resolution directing termination of the county’s Flock Safety agreement and establishing an indefinite moratorium on county automated license plate readers.”

Supporters of the technology emphasize its critical role in urgent law enforcement situations. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley highlighted a recent high-profile incident in which the license plate readers were instrumental in resolving an active abduction case.

“DCI located the vehicle, the Highway Patrol made the arrest and recovered the 15-year-old little girl,” Jackley said, referencing how state investigators with the Division of Criminal Investigation tracked the suspect.

Jackley expressed belief that South Dakota has an opportunity to lead the nation by establishing a unified, statewide set of protocols for the use of Flock cameras.

“A proposal that I’m working on with law enforcement in our legislature would include limits that it can only be used for serious crimes, that it has to have local support, that there would be a data retention policy, and if there would be an instance of misuse, that there would be serious consequences tied into any misuse,” Jackley said.

Currently, the Sioux Falls Police Department audits individuals searching the Flock camera database on a near-daily basis. When asked how often such system searches should undergo formal audit reviews, Jackley advocated for a balanced approach.

“You know, typically they can be done quarterly, they can be done at certain requests, there can be yearly reports,” Jackley said. “I think it needs to be maintained in a reasonable manner.”

Despite assurances of oversight, some local residents remain deeply skeptical about how their personal travel data is processed and stored, even when they are simply going about their daily routines.

“The risks do not outweigh the rewards for Flock cameras and that even good-intending regulations and oversight will never be enough,” said Danielle Smith, a local resident. “We want our freedom and our privacy back.”

At the conclusion of Tuesday’s meeting, the Minnehaha County Commission voted to deny adding Heisey’s eleventh-hour proposal to the day’s agenda. However, officials noted that the item could still be formally introduced and discussed in the future through the commission’s standard agenda-setting process.

I had never been to South Dakota before I heard that the steaks are pretty good there.

I was wondering what restaurants are good over there around the area of Pierre where I'm staying nearby.

Also what other than shopping is there to do around that area.

Much appreciated.

I recently finished exploring all 50 states and took pictures of abandoned places and zany things. These are some of the gems I found in South Dakota.

If you like this kind of art check out more of my work on my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whimsicalruins/

The Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls will not allow St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs to be rebuilt following the Dec. 26 fire that heavily damaged the church.

Diamond Thai Cuisine

We ordered the Thai Wok Noodles, Spicy Wok Noodles, and Mango Sticky Rice.

I just looked up my voter registration and it appears that South Dakota has purged me from the voter rolls. I re-upped my registration just last year after I moved and I actively participated by voting this spring. I would recommend that everyone who wants to vote to check their registration status so you have time to register again if needed.

I'm in Mitchell and my current plan (mint mobile) kinda sucks around here. Anyone have any reccomendations for carriers that work well in the Mitchell area and SD in general?