South Dakota Penitentiaries News Monitoring

DCI investigating two deaths at South Dakota State Penitentiary

The South Dakota Attorney General Office's Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into the deaths of two inmates in Sioux Falls, who died three days apart. Tony Mangan, communications director for the Attorney General's Office, told the …

DCI investigating two deaths at South Dakota State Penitentiary

New Recommendations for Future of South Dakota Penitentiary

While debate continues about where to build a new penitentiary in South Dakota, the consensus about the need for a new facility is growing. The latest to weigh in on the topic is a group hired by the state to examine the current conditions of correctional …

South Dakota prison inmate dies

May 19, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–An inmate at the South Dakota Penitentiary died Sunday. Twenty four year-old Joshua Arrow was found unresponsive in his cell. At the time of his death, Arrow was serving sentences for discharge of a weapon at an occupied …

Two South Dakota prison inmates die in four day span

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Two inmates at the South Dakota Penitentiary have died in a span of four days. Thirty nine year-old Jason Garreau was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday. He was serving time for attempted first degree murder in Hughes County, …

Consultant report released on South Dakota prison plan

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A consultant report over the need for a new prison facility in South Dakota is now available. The report found the current South Dakota state penitentiary should be decommissioned and replaced. The report says the overall system …

South Dakota's prison price tag could be more than $2B, task force learns

The state of South Dakota could build more than $2 billion worth of prisons in the next decade and still be out of space by 2040. That’s according to a highly anticipated consultant's report commissioned by the Project Prison Reset Task Force, …

Protest Planned Over SD Prison Deaths, Security Issues, Treatment Of Inmates

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is heading up an inquiry into two inmate deaths that occurred last week on the campus of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The deaths, as well as a host of security breakdowns in recent months, are …

Sean Sherman Expands His Vision for Decolonizing the US Food System

Sean Sherman walks through an expansive commissary kitchen in South Minneapolis, his eyes lighting up with excitement. He isn’t taking in the kitchen as it is—dormant but well-equipped with an industrial smoker, a walk-in sausage-making area, and plentiful …

May 19, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

NEW REPORT SAYS TOUGH-ON-CRIME POLICIES COULD PUSH PRISON CONSTRUCTION COSTS AS HIGH AS $2.1 BILLION PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota will need a third more prison space than it has now by 2036, and lawmakers’ choice …

Prison Report Delivers Startling Projections

A report issued last week on what South Dakota may need from its penitentiary system in the future has injected some new questions and even more contentiousness into what’s become a controversial issue for the state. It also suggests, as we noted in this …

State prison inmate serving time for charges including first-degree murder out of Hughes County dies in custody

State prison offender Jason Garreau has died.The South Dakota Department of Corrections says Garreau, age 39, was found unresponsive in his cell at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls May 15, 2025. At the time of his death, Garreau was …

Report: Tough-On-Crime Policies Could Push SD Prison Construction Costs As High As $2.1 Billion

South Dakota will need a third more prison space than it has now by 2036, and lawmakers’ choice to pass a so-called truth in sentencing bill in 2023 is a major reason why. That’s among the takeaways from a new report on the state’s prison infrastructure …

Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP Comments on Train-Semi Crash in North Harris County, Urges Rail and Road Safety

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the recent train collision involving an empty semi-tanker truck in north Harris County, Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP, a Houston-based personal injury law firm, is …

Introducing Amorphic by Cloudwick: The AI-Ready Data Platform Built for Government Agencies

Built for government, Amorphic simplifies data, AI, and automation—enabling public agencies to modernize, reduce manual work, and improve service delivery. NEWARK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cloudwick is pleased to …

HSO Showcases Innovative MCP-Powered Copilot Agent for Dynamics 365 Finance at Microsoft Build 2025

Among the first MCP-powered agents, co-developed with Microsoft to redefine AI-driven automation in finance. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HSO, a leading global business transformation partner and top-tier Microsoft …

SCALI RASMUSSEN NAMED 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scali Rasmussen, PC announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025 in a special section. The annual List …

Eleven Barton Gilman Attorneys Selected as 2025 Professional Excellence in Law Honorees by Rhode Island Monthly

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barton Gilman is pleased to announce that eleven of its attorneys have been selected as 2025 Professional Excellence in Law honorees by Rhode Island Monthly. This distinction …

Nurenberg Paris Announces 'Summer of Pets' Gift Card Giveaway

The firm will select 20 lucky winners to receive $100 Chewy gift cards, which can be used toward pet care expenses. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, a leading Cleveland- …

Tyler Mann Injury Law Launches $2,000 Summer of Pets Gift Card Giveaway

The firm will randomly draw 10 winners, each with a $200 Chewy gift card, in support of local communities and animal lovers throughout Alabama. HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tyler Mann Injury Law is thrilled …

Understanding Comparative Fault in Louisiana Personal Injury Claims

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Louisiana, individuals involved in personal injury incidents are often surprised to learn that financial recovery may still be possible—even if they share some degree of …

Five Common Mistakes That Can Undermine a Personal Injury Claim

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A personal injury claim can be a complex and sensitive process, with outcomes significantly influenced by the actions taken by the injured party after the incident. Even seemingly …

Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Bundling Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As individuals and families approach open enrollment or adjust insurance coverage following life events, the option to bundle health, dental, and vision insurance under one provider …

SKLAR KIRSH NAMED 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its “Top Law Firms List” for 2025. The annual List …

Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law Launches “Summer of Pets” $2,000 Giveaway

"Summer of Pets" is a gift card giveaway campaign that supports pet owners across Texas and includes a donation to the Friends For Life Animal Shelter. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As summer approaches …

Denise A. Lettau Attorney at Law Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

TAMARAC, FL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Denise Lettau is an attorney with a practice launched for the purposes of supporting clients with the legalities of trusts, estates, legacy planning, and related professional services …

Knutson + Casey Welcomes Accomplished Attorney Dan McIntosh to the Firm

Former Steele County Attorney ROCHESTER, MN, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Knutson + Casey is proud to announce the addition of Dan McIntosh to its legal team. A seasoned trial attorney with more than two decades of …

Blue Earth County Court Awards $850,000 Judgment to Plaintiff in Case Against Former AT&T Store Manager

Phone data stolen by store manager Boone MANKATO, MN, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Blue Earth County District Court has entered a judgment in the amount of $850,000 in favor of Lauren Strahan, the plaintiff in a civil …

Docs Made Easy Generated 10 Million Documents and Counting

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Docs Made Easy has crossed a significant milestone by generating over 10 million documents over the years! 10 Million—this isn’t just a number, but a reflection of trust that …

Lindabury Law Firm Makes School Supply Donation to Foster Academic Success

Empowering Young Minds: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper Donates to Saint John the Apostle Catholic School Students WESTFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook …

Avyana Prozessfinanzierung Wien – Wenn Gerechtigkeit wirtschaftlich wird

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In komplexen wirtschaftsrechtlichen Auseinandersetzungen wird der Zugang zum Recht häufig durch finanzielle Hürden erschwert. Avyana Prozessfinanzierung Wien unterstützt Unternehmen, Investoren …

Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers Awards $17,500 in Donations to Hampton Roads Non-Profits Selected by Local Residents

Personal injury law firm Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Vote for a Cause initiative. NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Personal injury law firm Cooper Hurley Injury …

Factor Launches Legal AI Upskilling Program Designed by Lawyers, for Lawyers

Sensemaker Academy helps legal teams move from AI hesitancy to hands-on fluency through real-world, legal scenario-based training. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Factor today announced the launch of its …