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The following corrections & clarifications have been published on stories produced by the Argus Leader newsroom:
March 2024:
News: A previous version of this article incorrectly referenced the company name associated with Thomas Everist. The story has been updated to relfect this change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2024/03/27/sioux-falls-school-board-race-sees-40k-in-campaign-donations/73121168007/
News: A previous version of this story used Augustana University's former name. This story has been updated to reflect this change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/local/2024/03/18/augustana-students-explore-halal-markets-sioux-falls-for-ramadan/72979065007/
News: Police originally misstated the date of the initial call. The story has been updated to reflect the change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2024/03/18/police-investigating-weekend-homicide-in-downtown-sioux-falls/73017336007/
February 2024:
News: An earlier version of this story misstated when Mitch McConnell first held the leadership role for Senate Republicans. This story has been updated to reflect this change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2024/02/28/with-mcconnell-stepping-down-could-thune-lead-senate-republicans/72775679007/
News: A previous version of this story listed the death of Charles A. Halpin twice, once under the South Dakota Office of the State Sheriff and once under the Division of Criminal Investigation. This made the overall count of fallen South Dakota officers as 59 between 1884 and 2024, but the accurate count is 58. The story and headline have been corrected to reflect this change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/local/2024/02/23/south-dakota-law-enforcement-police-officers-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-since-1884/72673854007/
News: This story previously had the incorrect dates for Schulte's service at Davenport Evans. The story has been updated to reflect this change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/07/two-south-dakotans-among-new-judicial-nominees-from-biden/72500056007/
January 2023:
News:A previous version of this article misidentified the victim. The story has been updated to reflect this change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/11/sioux-falls-police-investigating-death-man-altercation-bar-homicide-september/69799002007/
October 2022:
News: An earlier version of the story stated the sales tax on food accounted for more than half the state's revenue. The overall state sales tax, which includes food, accounts for more than half of the state's revenue. The story has been updated to reflect the change.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2022/10/10/what-does-sales-tax-cut-food-groceries-mean-south-dakota-kristi-noem/69536200007/
September 2022:
News: The cause of death was reported incorrectly in the original version of this story. Authorities had not released a cause of death.
News: A previous version of this story states Hillsdale College sent a package in the mail to a social studies standards workgroup member. The package was not sent by Hillsdale College. The story has been updated to reflect the change.
August 2022:
News: Brad Schipper, president of virtual care for Sanford Health, was misidentified in an earlier version of this story. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2022/08/23/sanford-health-takes-next-steps-telemedicine-virtual-care/7876270001/
News: The opening date of Sinless Sweets was incorrect in the original version of this story. The bakery opens Sept. 8 https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2022/08/17/sinless-sweets-opens-gluten-free-vegan-dishes-sioux-falls/10342006002/
News: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Troy Larson. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2022/08/10/lewis-clark-pipeline-partners-celebrate-near-completion-project/10289708002/
July 2022:
News: A previous version of this story misstated the number of on-sale liquor license applications.
April 2022:
News: A previous version of this story included multiple errors concerning the amount and length of some Department of Social Services contracts. Those have been corrected, and we are republishing this article in it's entirety. The Argus Leader regrets these errors.
March 2022:
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Metrc as a New York-based business. The story has been updated online to reflect the change.
News: Groundbreaking on the city's wastewater plant has been postponed. The status of the plant was incorrect in a story about the State of the City.
News: The initial version of this story incorrectly described the type of building the fire occurred in.
News: A previous version of this article misspelled Dave Knudson's name. The story has been updated to reflect this change.
February 2022:
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Andy Berg's position with the city. The story has been updated to reflect the change.
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated what agency was responsible for funding COVID-19 management among agencies helping homeless populations. The story has been updated to reflect the change.https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2022/02/04/sioux-falls-homeles-shelter-state-hospitals-covid-management-omicron-quarantine/6532077001/
January 2022:
News: An earlier version of this article incorrectly attributed a quotation to Sen. Wayne Steinhauer and misspelled Dr. Glenn Ridder's last name. The story has been updated to reflect the change.
December 2021:
Business: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed a light display at the Western Mall benefitting Make-A-Wish.
News: This story incorrectly tied all parts of the potential action plan to the TIF.
Business: A previous version of this story misidentified the distance and location for the farthest Wall Drug sign.
November 2021
News: This story has been updated to better explain Sanford Health's and Everist Health's relationship.
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated what government agency was issuing housing vouchers.
September 2021
News: A previous version of this story misspelled Chasing Hawk's name.
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Board member Ed Ligtenberg made the motion to grant parole. Board member Chuck Schroyer made the Jenner motion. Ligtenberg voted nay on the Jenner motion.
https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2021/09/29/debra-jenner-south-dakota-parole/5914007001/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Attorney General's Office had introduced the ballot measures.
June 2021
News: An earlier version of this story had information and photos released directly from police, who misidentified the make and model of the car involved in a hit-and-run.
News: A previous version of this story misidentified Thomas Richard Strong as a former elementary teacher within the city.
https://argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/21/former-sioux-falls-teacher-sentenced-rape-sexual-contact/7775806002/
May 2021
News: A previous version of this story identified Sylvia Larson as a manager at Starbucks, and had the wrong name for Matt Howard, former Red Lobster Manage. The story has been updated to reflect the change.
News: This story has been updated to reflect in more detail to what extent district are held to state financial accountability standards.
News: The ambulance service in Wall, South Dakota did not provide emergency service in the Enning area when the Rural Meade County Ambulance Service in Enning closed in 2020.
April 2021
News: An earlier version misstated how much money was donated by T. Denny Sanford in 2020.
March 2021
News: An updated version of this story clarifies that South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced an initiative called "Defend Title IX." Should new legislation be considered during Veto Day, it would entail changes Noem is seeking to HB 1217 through her style and form recommendation.
News: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified which medical institution sponsored the Pierre residency program.
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated a bill would change teacher certification protocols for homeschooling.
News: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated a lawmaker had proposed changes to the state's education funding formula. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2021/03/02/south-dakota-homeschool-activities-bill-moves-gov-kristi-noems-desk/6885944002/
February 2021
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that Anderson was involved in three altercations dating back to Oct. 2019 that involved a gun later used in the shooting. He was involved in arguments but they did not involve the weapon.
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that state law gives school boards' authority to approve or deny a family from home-schooling
News: A previous version of this story stated HB 1100 would nullify pending statute on IM26 as it relates to the year "2021.
News: This story has been updated to clearly show the number of ethics complaints city officials have on file.
January 2021
News: A photo in a story about Foundation Park in Sioux Falls wrongly identified the name of the development. The story has been updated to reflect this change.
Sports: Mt. Vernon/Plankinton is above the 11-man cut-off and did not petition up. That information was incorrect in an earlier version of this story.
News: A South Dakota News Watch article on marijuana legislation incorrectly referenced state laws regarding driving under the influence of intoxicants. South Dakota Statute 32-23-1 makes it illegal for someone to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana.
October 2020:
News: This article has been updated to reflect that the source of the man's fatal gunshot wound has not been determined. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/10/17/sioux-falls-police-authorities-shoot-and-kill-man-after-being-fired-upon/3693622001/
News:An earlier version of this story misstated the current tenant of the G&G Building. The building at 319 N. Main is across the street from Wiley's. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2020/10/15/looking-back-gg-rugs-wileys-downtown-sioux-falls/3668251001/
September 2020:
News: A previous version of this story shared an incorrect name of the suspect. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/09/22/authorities-search-escaped-prisoner-who-assaulted-deputy-stole-patrol-car/3497630001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the criteria for "green level 1." On Sept. 1, the school district modified their original definition of the status level from "no cases" to "operating as normal, with modifications to building processes and procedures."https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/09/14/sioux-falls-superintendent-1-class-moving-remote-learning-soon-covid-cases-very-low/5799619002/
News: Avera Behavioral Health evacuated 100 patients after a tornado hit the facility on Sept. 10, 2019. The name of the facility that evacuated 100 patients was incorrect in the original version of the story. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/09/02/hundreds-protest-brookings-mask-mandate-passes-first-reading/5700347002/
News: A previous version of this story misspelled Kristin Brandt's name. The story has been updated to reflect the change. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/09/02/hundreds-protest-brookings-mask-mandate-passes-first-reading/5700347002/
August 2020:
News: The number of total COVID-19 cases for Minnehaha County was incorrect in a story published Aug. 20. The correct number of cases on Thursday was 4,757. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/08/20/coronavirus-south-dakota-daily-cases-covid-19/5616073002/
July 2020
News: Mollie Sanchez's profession was incorrect in the original version of this story. She is a nurse. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/07/30/mayor-tenhaken-100-day-running-challenge-mollie-sanchez/5532163002/
News: The PBR announcer's name was incorrect in the original version of this story. The announcer's name is Matt West. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/07/11/photos-premier-center-hosts-first-event-fans-pbr-comes-town/5405178002/
April 2020
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the date of the first virtual meeting. The first virtual meeting is May 4. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/04/27/coronavirus-sioux-falls-school-district-dates-virtual-meetings/3034629001/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of residents served by Good Samaritan facilities. The story has been updated to accurately reflect the change. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/04/21/despite-covid-19-hot-spot-good-sam-exec-says-its-nursing-homes-fare-better-than-most/5168435002/
News: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the date Rep. Bob Glanzer tested positive for COVID-19. He tested positive on March 22. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/03/30/coronavirus-update-legislator-relatives-test-positive-bob-glanzer-covid-19/5092482002/
March 2020
News: Sioux Falls School District spokeswoman Carly Uthe clarified Tuesday that teachers are still getting paid during the school closure. Hourly workers are not getting paid at this time. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/03/16/coronavirus-south-dakota-whats-next-sioux-falls-schools/5057840002/
February 2020
News: An earlier version of the story misstated which rankings state officials used to determine where South Dakota ranks in teacher pay. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/02/26/do-south-dakota-schools-get-enough-money-what-we-found-amid-state-district-disputes/4870242002/
News: The amount Simon Property Group was bidding for Forever 21 was incorrect in the original version of this story. Simon Property Group is bidding $81 million for the chain. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2020/02/11/simon-property-group-owner-sioux-falls-mall-joins-81-b-bid-forever-21-chain/4722423002/
January 2020:
News: A previous version of this story stated Daylan Scott Fargo was "in custody" on the South Dakota SAVIN & Alert Notification Service website, but he is not. A technical glitch tied to changes to the website last week picked up his name and listed him otherwise, according to the South Dakota Attorney General's Office, which manages the website. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/01/31/daylan-fargo-washington-high-school-sioux-falls-south-dakota/4622777002/
News: A previous version of this article stated Dakota Sun Bearheals was related to the woman in the apartment where he was shot. While the original police report said the two were siblings, police later said that the two were not related. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/01/21/sioux-falls-police-man-shot-twice-chest-after-argument/4530998002/
News: A previous version of this story misspelled Rebecca Kiesow-Knudsen's name.https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2020/01/24/s-d-succeeded-locking-up-fewer-kids-but-work-justice-reforms-isnt-over/4532089002/
News: A previous version of this story misstated board member Todd Thoelke's tenure on the board. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/01/17/redrawing-sioux-falls-school-district-boundaries-race-poverty/2845199001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the group who helped Deutsch write the bill. The group is the Kelsey Coalition. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/15/south-dakota-legislature-bill-would-punish-doctors-who-perform-sex-reassignment-surgeries-lgbt/4476342002/
News: Lisa Gillette's age was incorrect in the original version of this story. She was 50 years old. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2020/01/15/sioux-falls-fire-department-lisa-gillette/4470471002/
News: An earlier version of this story misidentified the attribution one of President Sheila Gestring's statements. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2020/01/06/university-south-dakota-names-new-discovery-district-leader/2807671001/
November 2019:
News: An earlier version of this story stated the incorrect age of the suspect. He is 28 years old. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/11/19/police-man-mitchell-craig-tidwell-arrested-after-nearly-40-car-break-ins-burglaries-guns-sioux-falls/4239517002/
News: A previous version of the story misstated the location of events at which Eden sang. She first sang at a Webster football game, and her next performance will be an Aberdeen hockey game. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/11/14/7-year-old-south-dakota-girl-probably-sings-better-than-you/4178260002/
News: An earlier version of this article misstated the suspect's charges. She was arrested on a charge of second-degree arson. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/11/08/documents-woman-charged-burning-down-her-home/2528785001/
October 2019:
News: The quotes in this story that were originally attributed to Tri-Valley School Board member Tom Van Asselt were actually said by board member Paul Siemonsma https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2019/10/15/controversy-surrounds-tri-valleys-vote-new-15-6-million-school/3973932002/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that both Railyard Flats and Cherapa II were developed by Jeff Scherschligt with the help of the late Sioux Falls architect Jeff Hazard. Hazard worked on Cherapa II, but not Railyard Flats. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2019/10/15/sioux-falls-city-council-jeff-scherschligt-railyard-flats-cherapa-ii-railyard/3979572002/
News: The original photo with this story did not show the Parker Block building. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2019/10/05/parker-block-building-downtown-sioux-falls-south-dakota/3867658002/
News: An earlier version of this story said Hy-Vee stores in Brandon and Harrisburg were not affected by the breach. There are no Hy-Vee stores in either city. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/10/03/hy-vee-data-breach-seven-sioux-falls-locations-affected-security-breach/3857299002/
September 2019
News: An earlier version of this story didn't address a separate debt that the Sioux Empire Community Theatre owed to the City of Sioux Falls for renting out the Orpheum Theater. While the community theatre no longer owes $100,000 in short-term debt, they are still making regular payments to the city for more than $75,000. In addition, the story said the SECT is managed by the Washington Pavilion. It is still run independently. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/09/27/sioux-empire-community-theatre-how-rebounded-debt-volunteer-help/3773667002/
News: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of performances and shows for this year's season. There are four shows with 10 performances each. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/09/27/sioux-empire-community-theatre-how-rebounded-debt-volunteer-help/3773667002/
News: A woman was incorrectly included in police-provided security footage of suspects in a burglary at Golden Bowl restaurant. Her photo has been deleted. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/09/24/restaurant-releases-photos-burglary-suspects/2433283001/
News: The name of the business that was robbed of $1,000 was incorrect in an earlier version of this story. The business that was robbed was the Golden Bowl. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/09/23/sioux-falls-police-department-golden-dragon-burglary/2419068001/
News: The type of trailer that Jason Ingram was driving during a fatal crash was incorrect in the original version of the story. The trailer was carrying large hoses. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/09/09/authorities-identify-sioux-falls-man-victim-fatal-90-tractor-crash-charges-pending/2267747001/
August 2019
News: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the counties located in District 23. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/08/28/south-dakota-state-senator-justin-cronin-resigns/2145909001/
News: An earlier version of this story said the turbine blades received at the Sioux Falls landfill were coming from the Albert Lea, Minn. area. The city of Sioux Falls since clarified by saying they came from two wind farms in Iowa, one being about 60 miles from Albert Lea.https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2019/08/27/why-sioux-falls-landfill-has-crack-down-dumping-minnesotas-wind-turbine-blades/2125629001/?fbclid=IwAR2UB4YKZ04ofxpDKcAsD7azQwjuJP4g5Bj-cZHmzVqZtd6FshRSpd_VuWM
News: Jessi Combs' age was incorrect in the original version of the story about her fatal crash. She was 39. Combs was trying to break the women's land speed record set by Kitty O'Neil in 1976. An earlier version of the story said she was trying to break her own record. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/08/28/jessi-combs-south-dakota-native-racer-tv-host-dies-jet-car-crash/2143123001/
News: A previous version of this story misstated the age range for children who are served by South Dakota School for the Deaf's Hands In Motion summer program. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2019/08/14/school-deaf-may-moving-smaller-campus-but-reach-record-amount-students-year/1943552001/
News: Nathalia Baron's name was spelled wrong in the original version of this story. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/08/23/its-any-parents-nightmare-judge-sentences-woman-prison-day-care-nap-time-abuse/2088338001/
July 2019
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the rodeo sport in which Chad Herrboldt was a champion. He was an accomplished horseman in the sport of Team Penning. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/07/29/south-dakota-man-honors-brother-bull-riding-rodeo-jacob-herrboldt/1807283001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the role of Apollo 9 in preparing for the first lunar landing.https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/07/17/apollo-11-nasa-moon-landing-gary-metz-50-year-anniversary-sioux-falls-sd/1746295001/
June 2019
News: Stasek Stefanyuk's attorney is Michael Hanson. The story incorrectly stated that the judge had not made a decision on the legality of Stefanyuk's urine and blood tests. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/06/25/sioux-falls-man-pleads-guilty-manslaughter-stasek-stefanyuk/1557344001/
News: Jennifer Stanwick-Klimek lives in Yankton but worked at Mike Durfee State Prison, which is in Springfield. An earlier version of the story misstated the prison's location. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/06/18/ex-prison-warden-says-state-discriminated-against-her/1482585001/
News: A previous version of this story misstated Kraig Presler's title. He is a teacher at Brandon Valley High School and a coach of the Brandon Valley Middle School wrestling team.https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/06/14/brandon-south-dakota-jeopardy-teen-challenge-ryan-presler-alex-trebek/1459015001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated how long Mikey, a 5-year-old lab, was staying at the Humane Society. The story also previously misstated the dates on which the society is celebrating its anniversary. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/06/13/sioux-falls-humane-society-celebrates-100-years-events-animals-dogs-cats-animals/1418982001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the activities available for shoppers at HyVee. Shoppers will not be allowed to ride the hitch around the parking lot, but it will move around the lot for people to view and take photos. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/06/05/budweiser-clydesdales-make-stops-around-sioux-falls-hyvee-downtown-canaries/1351437001/
May 2019
Business Journal: An earlier, online version of this story incorrectly stated some information about the Bank Build home. It was blessed on May 22. Also, volunteers for the 160th home build came from multiple sources, not just Wells Fargo and GeoTek, according to updated information from Habitat for Humanity. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2019/05/30/sioux-falls-habitat-humanity-dedicates-160th-bank-build-homes-wells-fargo-geotek/1284220001/
News: A previous version of this story misstated Journey Group's role in the project. Journey is contracting with the district as the construction manager at risk. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2019/05/28/final-jefferson-high-designs-could-bring-sioux-falls-school-district-under-budget/1258820001/
News: An earlier version of this story mentioned the use of a taser in the officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Tuesday outside the Minnehaha County Jail. Law enforcement officials have not confirmed that a taser was used in the incident. We have removed this reference from our reporting. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/05/23/deputy-who-shot-man-sioux-falls-identified-craig-olson-south-dakota/1207362001/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the number of times the Argus reached out to Huether. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2019/05/15/mike-huether-distances-himself-village-rivers-failure/3688315002/
News: A previous version of this story misstated Nan Baker's connection to First National Bank in Sioux Falls. Her husband Bob Baker, not Nan, is an employee, shareholder, director and officer. Nan Baker is the community director for YouthRoots, a high school program focused on developing strong leaders. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2019/05/08/3-4-school-board-candidates-could-face-fines-not-submitting-finance-reports/1130340001/
News: Jeff Eckhoff's name was misspelled in an earlier version of this story. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2019/05/07/sioux-falls-city-council-heres-what-watch-affordable-housing-surplus-spending/1122518001/
April 2019
News: An earlier version of this story misstated the name of a church partnered with Garfield Elementary. The church's name is Trinity Baptist Church. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2019/04/06/sioux-falls-school-districts-families-get-help-churches-garfield-elementary/3291194002/
News: Capt. Loren McManus said three of the people who were arrested were sex offenders. That information was not correct. Nicodemus Bluebird is the only one who is on the sex offender list. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/crime/2019/04/11/four-arrested-sioux-falls-drug-bust-south-dakota-police-department/3435330002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated Lora Hubbel's political history. Hubbel was not a candidate in the 2018 South Dakota governor's race because she fell short of the signatures required to get on the ballot. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2019/04/15/four-women-vie-sioux-falls-school-board-may/3446666002/
News: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the Sioux Falls Audit Committee recommended Shana Nelson for internal audit manager. A hiring panel composed of audit committee members made the recommendation. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2019/04/23/divided-sioux-falls-city-council-hires-new-internal-audit-manager-shana-nelson/3542056002/ and https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2019/04/19/conflict-interest-claims-cloud-appointment-sioux-falls-audit-manager-selection/3513924002/
News: An earlier version of this story misstated Chad Sundvold's job title. https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2019/04/08/what-does-take-fill-potholes-sioux-falls-patience-face-futility/3398637002/