Sioux Falls
Coverage of Sioux Falls in the Nexus archive.
- South Dakota incumbent Republican lawmaker facing felony election fraud counts
An incumbent South Dakota Republican state senator faces two felony counts for allegedly falsifying signatures to nominate candidates for Republican Party positions without their knowledge. The senator, Thomas Pischke, turned himself in to jail and has stepped down from party duties pending a July 7 hearing.
- Mayor’s Race in South Dakota’s Largest City Rests on 2 Votes
The mayoral race in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is decided by a two-vote margin. Christine Erickson, a mayoral candidate, participated in a debate earlier this month.
- South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
A South Dakota man, Mark Milk, whose life sentence was commuted by then-Gov. Kristi Noem, is charged in the death of his 14-year-old niece, McKenna Wendel, found five days after she went missing in March. Milk faces five counts including drug possession linked to her death, while Jon Rogness is charged with conspiracy to cover up the crimes.
- South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
A South Dakota man, Mark Milk, whose life sentence was commuted by then-Gov. Kristi Noem, is charged in the death of his 14-year-old niece, McKenna Wendel, whose body was found five days after she went missing. Milk faces five counts related to her death, including possession of cocaine that caused it, while another man, Jon Rogness, faces conspiracy and accessory charges.
- Trump couldn’t send troops to the polls without approval of Congress under Dem bill
Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, requiring Congress to approve any deployment of federal troops to polling places. The legislation aims to prevent potential misuse of a legal exception allowing troops to 'repel armed enemies,' which some fear could be invoked by President Donald Trump. The bill mandates 48-hour notice to Congress and prohibits military access to election records.
- Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
A man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte for failing to register as a sex offender. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons, occurred on May 26, 2026.
- Crooks Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Hundreds of Pounds of Methamphetamine in Sioux Falls Area
A Crooks, South Dakota man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on May 18, 2026, for conspiracy to distribute hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the conviction and sentencing by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.