Parole successes touted even as criticism prompts changes from governor

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 2,056

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The South Dakota Department of Corrections’ parole division notched a series of wins in 2025, its leaders said this week, even as public scrutiny of people on parole reached a crescendo late last month loud enough to spark immediate changes from Gov. Larry Rhoden.

Two top parole administrators delivered the message to the state Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday. It was the board’s first full-group meeting since Rhoden announced plans to hire …

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