Dan Santella

RT @CBSEveningNews: BREAKING: The military has put about 700 Marines on high alert to possibly deploy to Los Angeles, three U.S. officials…

Words from me, video from Ash Fechner. In Minnehaha County, the state's attorney and public defender have markedly different evaluations of these developments. https://t.co/TTO6PTUBNJ

Words from me, video from Grant Robertson. "I think this is what should have taken place the first time,” Karr said. https://t.co/GhvHYnSCc8

RT @pierremercer: Local legislators back tribe's declaration of emergency https://t.co/Ojw6BMVP7C

Words from me, video from Sophie Hall. “To get to your dollar amount, we’re going to have to look at all options,” McMillan said. “So, we’re going to come in with things that do not meet 100-year building facility. I’m just going to be honest with you.” https://t.co/Waj4p8WTHV

New desk artwork! The delightful artist (and quote machine) Carole Weinrich of Estelline Nursing and Care Center up in Estelline, S.D. sent me this; I interviewed her earlier this year. https://t.co/llA5qbbePc

Words from me, video from Sophie Hall. "That $600 million number is maybe more likely to be palatable to a two-thirds majority of the legislature, and we have to consider that," Odenbach said. "So, that's why I've done it that way." https://t.co/2WJ9OU1Z5m

Words from me, video from Ash Fechner: looking at South Dakota's 2026 gubernatorial race https://t.co/DcG9fXOSOQ

Important clarification on this: the motion from @ScottOdenbach says "The Office of State Engineer and their contractors shall develop options and request proposals for facility improvements or replacements." Note the plurality.

Dan Santella @KELODanS

BREAKING: SD's Project Prison Reset votes in support of building a 1,500-1,700 bed facility at a max cost of $600 million, with a preference to build at existing DOC facilities or proposed sites near Worthing or Mitchell. The long-considered Lincoln County site, for now, is out https://t.co/CUGnFCAQyD

BREAKING: SD's Project Prison Reset votes in support of building a 1,500-1,700 bed facility at a max cost of $600 million, with a preference to build at existing DOC facilities or proposed sites near Worthing or Mitchell. The long-considered Lincoln County site, for now, is out https://t.co/CUGnFCAQyD

Project Prison Reset's task force is meeting now in Pierre, S.D. Their task is deciding where to recommend building a new men's prison in the state and how big that facility should be. The meeting is live-streaming now on @keloland.com https://t.co/RRp4TQa752

Current Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, whose time in that office will end in 2026: "I do not intend to run for another public office at this time and look forward to seeking opportunities in the private sector."

Paul TenHaken @paultenhaken

A lot of people are asking me what's next when my mayoral chapter ends next year. Here's a bit about my plans. https://t.co/QW55nyHHO1 https://t.co/OcodInoc3M

Words from me, video from Ash Fechner. “It could be utilizing existing facilities, and when I say utilizing existing facilities, that’s Jameson, that’s the Hill, that’s Springfield,” Jackley said. https://t.co/HDUXBvVDYS

RT @pierremercer: Higher tariffs could further slow state sales tax revenue https://t.co/IGZWsmqK0q

Words from me, video from Sophie Hall. "I was of the opinion that it would be absolutely poetic for an American-owned TikTok to wind up in South Dakota, whether that would be in part or the whole thing," Rhoden said. https://t.co/jJRknEpdTw

Words from me, video from Ash Fechner. "Quite frankly, as I said, if they continue to have contact visits, that's the weakest link," Milstead said. https://t.co/bBf38tDGzv

A letter this month from Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and Chief of Police Jon Thum to the governor's office in Pierre lists opposition to four proposed prison sites and support for two. https://t.co/Nuf8WYN2Mn