1. High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash Near Lake Alvin
A Sioux Falls woman is facing multiple charges after a Saturday night chase in Lincoln County. Deputies say she struck a patrol vehicle and injured a deputy before crashing near Lake Alvin. She was hospitalized and will be charged with DUI, aggravated assault on law enforcement, eluding arrest, and drug possession.
2. Sioux Falls Motorcyclist Dies in Crash
A 25-year-old Sioux Falls man died after losing control of his motorcycle on South Kiwanis Avenue Saturday afternoon. Authorities say he wasn’t wearing a helmet when he hit the curb near 16th Street. No other vehicles were involved.
3. Governor Rhoden Faces Criticism Over “Prairie Thunder” Trips
Governor Larry Rhoden is under fire for what critics call state-funded campaigning. His “Operation Prairie Thunder” initiative—sending National Guard troops and state troopers to Texas—has sparked questions about whether official business is doubling as campaign stops.
4. Black Hills Gold Mining Debate Heats Up
Gold prices topping $3,000 an ounce are fueling new proposals for open-pit mining in the Black Hills. Supporters point to jobs and investment, but Native American tribes and environmental groups warn of damage to sacred lands and lasting environmental risks.
5. Harrisburg Wins First-Ever State Amateur Baseball Title
The Harrisburg Woodies claimed their first Class A State Amateur Baseball Championship in dramatic fashion. Tyler Mitzel pitched a complete game and homered in a 4–3 win over Renner.