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1. Poor coordination, missing documents, mismatched training: Report analyzes prison releases in S.D. (watertowncurrent.com) — A new report on South Dakota's prison system highlights major gaps in reentry support just as a $650 million men's prison rises in Sioux Falls. Local lawmakers from Sioux Falls and state officials say poor coordination, limited treatment access, job barriers, and scarce housing are driving high recidivism, and they're weighing changes to training, mental health care, and employment programs before the prison opens.
2. Sioux Falls School District filling school staffing gaps (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls School District has most teaching jobs filled but still needs more substitute teachers and support staff as students return to classrooms. With up to 400 subs working on busy days, officials are urging community members to consider subbing, volunteering, or gaining credentials to help cover hard-to-fill roles like special education.
3. Proposed zoning rules on data centers in Minnehaha Co. (keloland.com) — Minnehaha County officials are reworking proposed zoning rules for data centers, while Sioux Falls and Lincoln County leaders prepare to meet again on a possible one-year moratorium. The debate centers on how and where large data facilities can be built, with residents pushing for stricter standards and a citizen advisory board in areas overlapping Sioux Falls.
4. How social media can affect adults' mental health (keloland.com) — Sioux Falls mental health experts say social media can both connect and quietly harm adults, especially when constant scrolling fuels comparison and anxiety. A local counselor, an Avera Behavioral Health leader, and a Sioux Falls school board member share practical tips on curating feeds, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help, including using the 988 crisis line when needed.
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