Fifteen Years for Sexual Assault on Reservation | Pierre News

Two Lives Lost on South Shamrock Circle | Pierre News

Two lives lost in a tragic early morning incident on South Shamrock Circle in Sioux Falls — an 80-year-old woman found dead at the scene, and an 80-year-old man, critically injured and later succumbing to his wounds. Authorities call it an isolated event, urging the public not to panic, while investigators work to uncover the full story behind this devastating scene. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b00393a8f69e7e6

Sioux Falls Road Work Alert | Pierre News

Road work is hitting Sioux Falls this week—major street closures and detours starting Monday, July 27th, through Tuesday, July 28th, affecting South Grange Ave, East 16th St, West Blackhawk St, North K & M Aves, and Minnesota Ave. Projects include storm drain repairs, concrete work, water main fixes, and sewer upgrades—with some wrapping up in weeks, others stretching into early October. Minnesota Ave’s closure is short (two days, 6 AM–4 PM) for center turn lane paving. Drivers: slow down, plan alternate routes, and stay alert. Key updates: South Grange Ave between W 27th–28th St closes Tuesday for milling/paving (done by end of day); East 10th St’s eastbound right turn lane (S Lowell–S Conklin) closes for concrete repair until Aug 3; and the S Hawthorne & S Park Ave intersection shuts down Tuesday for storm repairs, reopening in ~4 weeks. Safety first—traffic flow is the goal. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9f3e55e82978352c

Burials in Heat and Memory | Pierre News

In a hauntingly vivid meditation on loss, the author reflects on burying his parents in the brutal heat of South Dakota summers — his father in 1968 at 56, his mother in 2004 at 86. Though his father’s death was intellectually foreseen, his towering strength made the loss all the more jarring; his mother, though smaller, embodied quiet resilience, raising five children on a farm, surviving widowhood, and staying fiercely connected to her community. Both deaths, though anticipated, left deep wounds — and both were laid to rest in their home state during the same season, a poignant coincidence of memory and place. The piece is a tender, powerful reckoning with grief, legacy, and the enduring strength found in family and land. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/067898dc8235fb82

Pierre Boosts Water Reliability | Pierre News

Pierre’s city commission just approved critical upgrades to two of the three vital water booster stations, ensuring uninterrupted water flow across the city. Superintendent Robert Townley stressed these stations are essential for daily reliability, while Commissioner Shawn Lewis highlighted the importance of proactive maintenance to prevent future crises. The work at the Euclid and Harrison reservoirs is a smart, preventative move to keep Pierre’s water system strong and dependable for all residents. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/07d042980a4c62df

Fifteen Years for Sexual Assault on Reservation | Pierre News

A 29-year-old man, Elijah Brown Thunder, received a 15-year federal prison sentence for sexually assaulting a minor between ages 12 and 16 on the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation in 2017. He also faces over $2,400 in restitution and 10 years of supervised release. The case, brought to light through the DOJ’s Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons outreach program, underscores the gravity of the crime and the pursuit of justice for victims in tribal communities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a1fd4065161a01e