ICE agents target employees at South Dakota businesses. U.S. Immigration officials arrested eight people in Madison, South Dakota on Tuesday on charges that they are in the country illegally. South Dakota Searchlight has the full story here.
In response, Sioux Falls-based nonprofit South Dakota Voices for Peace helped organize observers to document the government's actions. The nonprofit also has a number of resources to outline the rights everyone – regardless of immigration status – has when it comes to interactions with immigration enforcement officials.
It's art for walls. The Washington Pavilion announced a new partnership with the owners of the 300 building downtown that will create a new canvas for local artists: Art Walls. Artists can apply for a free permit to paint a mural on a segment of the building near the corner of Sixth Street and Dakota Avenue.
The inspiration for the project came from Mayor Paul TenHaken's connection with local artist Jaden Brunz. TenHaken commissioned a piece from him after Brunz got in trouble for illegal graffiti around town.
The Art Walls make space for those street artists to show off their skills in a designated area. Artists interested in applying for a permit can learn more here.
No phones in the hall. Sioux Falls School Board members voted earlier this week to update the cell phone policy for high schoolers. Students will be allowed to use phones on their lunch break, but – contrary to a plan discussed last month – they won't be allowed to use phones during passing periods between classes.