South Dakota, United States
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Lyle Jeffs, FLDS Leader Accused Of Fraud, Arrested After Nearly A Year On The Run
Lyle Jeffs, a leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), was arrested by the FBI in South Dakota after nearly a year...

South Dakota Hutterite Co-op Seeks Exception to Grain-Dealing Reporting Rules
The South Dakota Hutterian Co-operative, a farming cooperative with members from the state’s Hutterite colonies, has requested an exemption from certain grain-dealing reporting requirements. The request comes as...

South Dakota State’s B’rith Sholom Includes Messianic Jews in Its Leadership and Membership
South Dakota State University’s B’rith Sholom stands out as one of the most inclusive Jewish organizations in America, particularly for its embrace of Messianic Jews. The club, which...

Judge Orders Utah-Based Polygamous Sect to Sell South Dakota Compound
A South Dakota judge has ordered the Fundamentalist LDS Church, a polygamous sect based in Utah, to sell its compound near Pringle in Custer County to settle a...

Beloved Minnesota Pastor and 3-Year-Old Son Killed in Trailer Tire Accident
Stephen and Katie Clayton, a pastor and his wife, were among four family members killed in a tragic accident on October 12. The incident occurred when a tire...

A Disturbing Pattern of Sexual Abuse Emerges Among Former Members of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
The story of two sisters, now in their 50s, reveals a troubling pattern of sexual abuse that spans generations. Both women, who grew up in South Dakota and...

Hutterite Colonies Face Criticism Over Labor Practices in Letters to Editor
The letters published alongside the February cover story “Simple Success” about Hutterite colony farm management practices reflect a range of perspectives on the communal lifestyle and economic practices...