Argus Leader

The Argus Leader serves as the daily publication for Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It holds the title of the largest newspaper in the state in terms of circulation.

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From vandalism to voice: Artist's story inspires Sioux Falls mayor to create art wall downtown

22 hours ago | argusleader.com | Angela George

Sioux Falls opens a designated public wall for street art, a year after a young artist, Jaden Brunz, was fined for graffiti. The Washington Pavilion will manage the Art Walls project, with a free application process for artists to participate. It’s a full circle moment for young Sioux Falls muralist Jaden Brunz.
Sioux Falls School District: High schoolers can use cell phones at lunch, not in hallways

1 day ago | argusleader.com | Morgan Matzen

Starting next school year, Sioux Falls School District high schoolers will only be allowed to use their cell phones at lunch, not in-between classes in hallways. The decision is an update from the district’s previous decision on April 2 to let high schoolers use phones during both time periods. Next academic year, high school students can use their phones during lunch, but can’t use them during passing periods in the hallways.
Pediatric behavioral health expands in Sioux Falls with a new partnership. Here's who is involved.

1 day ago | argusleader.com | Vanessa Carlson Bender

Sanford Children’s Hospital has partnered with Marsh McLennan Agency for a $1 million, 10-year philanthropic commitment in collaboration with the Sanford Health Foundation “to address the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care in the Sioux Falls region,” according to a May 8, 2025, press release from Sanford Health.
Nebraska basketball set to face Oklahoma at Sanford Pentagon in 2025 college basketball season

2 days ago | argusleader.com | Jonathan Fernandez

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Oklahoma Sooners men’s basketball programs will return to the Sanford Pentagon for a non-conference matchup on Nov. 15. This is the third NCAA Division I event at the Sanford Pentagon announced for the 2025-26 season. Nebraska will face North Dakota State in women’s basketball on Nov. 16, and South Dakota State will match up against Wyoming on Dec. 15. “We push to make the best possible matchups for teams when they come to the Pentagon.
SD Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for May 9, 2025

5 days ago | argusleader.com | Shelly Conlon

The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 9, 2025, results for each game:Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 9 drawing09-10-12-48-60, Mega Ball: 16Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Lucky For Life numbers from May 9 drawing04-09-22-41-46, Lucky Ball: 13Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & resultsAre you a winner?
Sioux Falls Police arrest man, 58, after nearly 2-hour standoff

5 days ago | argusleader.com | Caroline Zimmerman

A Sioux Falls man was booked May 8 into the Minnehaha County Jail, after a nearly two-hour standoff with the Sioux Falls Police Department, police spokesperson Sam Clemens said in the daily police briefing with media May 9. Ronald Allen Detress Jr., 58, was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. May 8, Clemens said. The man faces one count of window peeking, two counts of simple assault and one count of disorderly conduct, according to a Minnehaha County court document.
SD National Guard member allegedly drunk during law enforcement training, records state

5 days ago | argusleader.com | Dominik Dausch

A South Dakota Army National Guard member is facing a possible second DUI conviction, after he was caught with alcohol in his system on a law enforcement driving course. Court records obtained by the Argus Leader show Tucker Watson-Veal, 28, of Bison, was arrested April 18 following a DUI investigation at the Emergency Vehicles Operations Course (EVOC) near Pierre Regional Airport.
Rapid City man, 65, dies while serving life sentence at S.D. State Penitentiary

5 days ago | argusleader.com | Caroline Zimmerman

A Rapid City man has died at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, according to a press release from the South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC). Slade Dean Walter, 65, died at a Sioux Falls hospital May 7, according to the press release. Walter was handed a life sentence in 2003 after being convicted of criminal pedophilia, according to a Pennington County court document. He was also serving a 15-year sentence for charges of sexual contact with a child younger than 16.
Small-town newspapers say mail delays are crippling their business

5 days ago | argusleader.com | Joshua Haiar

Delayed Postal Service deliveries of small-town newspapers are frustrating readers, undermining subscriptions and hurting advertising revenue, according to publishers across South Dakota. “It’s taking nine days to get a paper from Armour to Sioux Falls,” said Julie Hinckley of Rocket Printing, which prints several small-town publications. “That’s unacceptable for timely news.”Armour and Sioux Falls are about 95 miles apart.
Lawmakers grill South Dakota officials about Kristi Noem’s credit card use

5 days ago | argusleader.com | Makenzie Huber

Revelations about Republican former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s credit card use prompted a legislative oversight committee to question state officials Thursday in Pierre about how the state approves credit card spending for travel and other expenses.