State and local leaders celebrate groundbreaking for new men’s penitentiary
On the east side of Sioux Falls, tucked away near East Benson Road, a new state penitentiary is being built to replace the 140-year-old prison that currently stands. The prison will not only be modern in its infrastructure, but in its purpose too. For the last few months, crews have been carving out the grounds […]
DOC secretary: New men’s prison will be safer
It has been a long process, but the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls has taken a step forward. Officials broke ground on the project Wednesday morning. The new site will be along Benson Road in the northeast part of the city, just south of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. State and local officials […]
Groundbreaking set for new Sioux Falls men’s prison
Ground will be broken on the site of the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls Wednesday. The new men’s penitentiary will be built on 148 acres in northeast Sioux Falls along Benson Road. The state purchased the land for $12.5 million. The project’s price is capped at $650 million. The size, location in Sioux Falls […]
New Minnehaha County juvenile facility shows early safety gains
The new Juvenile Justice Center in southwest Sioux Falls is showing early signs of improved safety, with fewer violent incidents reported during its first six months of operation, officials said. Director Jamie Gravett told Minnehaha County Commission this week that both youth and staff have responded positively to the new facility “I’ve heard a lot […]
Hospitality Meets Healthcare: Highpoint Hotel
Perched at one of Sioux Falls’ highest elevations is a new boutique hotel “where elevated hospitality meets compassionate care.” Highpoint Hotel opened this past January integrated into the new Sanford Orthopedic Hospital on the Sanford USD Medical Center campus. “It was conceived by Sanford Health to meet a practical need: many patients travel long distances for specialized care, and having on-campus accommodations […]
Hospitality Meets Healing
Inside Sanford Health’s Orthopedic Hospital And Hotel In Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sanford Health improves convenience and care access for its rural population with a hotel atop its new orthopedic hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Read the story on Healthcare Design’s Site.
March/April 2026 Gang Box
The latest Gang Box Newsletter from Henry Carlson Construction, LLC and ASCO. Including project updates, ASCO rebuilding a parking lot in 30 days and new employees and a promotion.
Employee Christmas Party
Thank you to everyone who braved the bitterly cold temperatures on Friday night to attend our employee Christmas party at The District! We enjoyed a great meal from Roam Kitchen + Bar and Nothing Bundt Cakes. The evening was filled with laughter and a lot of fun, thanks to a variety of games led by […]
Meet Shon Miles!
Meet Shon Miles, who was recently hired as a full-time field engineer! Shon grew up just outside of Hartford and is a graduate of West Central High School and South Dakota State University, where he earned his degree in Construction Management. He has been part of the Henry Carlson Construction, LLC team for the […]
January/February 2026 Gang Box
The latest Gang Box Newsletter from Henry Carlson Construction, LLC and ASCO. Including project updates, Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser and employee photos.

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