St. Francis News

Several professionals from the business community recently graduated from the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Sioux Falls program: Robin Aden of Wells Fargo Bank NA, Benjamin J. Arndt of Bell Inc., Julie Becker of St.

A rising number of people in Sioux Falls no longer have a place to call home. But the struggling economy isn't the only reason for the increase.

A Rosebud Sioux tribal council member is accused of soliciting a minor and sexual contact.

PIERRE - A 32-year-old Saint Francis man has acknowledged that he hit and killed a pedestrian while driving.

Local advocates say there are signs that homelessness among children is on the rise, despite a new report ranking South Dakota the 12th-best among states in dealing with the problem.

In Rosebud, it's a new airport; in Sioux Falls, more potential roofs over the homeless.

The St. Francis Mission and the Betty Ford Center will present the 12 hour Family Recovery Workshop on February 23rd through February 26th.

For most, it was a small break from the daily challenges they face each morning.

After 19 years, the musicians in "A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas" strummed their final notes Sunday night and ended what had been a tradition for players and fans.

There still are tickets available for the final performances of A South Dakota Acoustic Christmas, at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences, 301 S. Main Ave.

They went to the school to be educated and stay safe. But, they say they were abused instead.