With South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announcing an expansion of Highway Patrol staffing in the Sioux Falls area, local leaders are hoping the increase will help cover future population growth.

Flanked by Sioux Falls officials and members of law enforcement, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a proposal to fund an additional squad of Sioux Falls-based troopers for the South Dakota Highway Patrol in a Friday afternoon press conference.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is about to expand in the Sioux Falls area. Governor Larry Rhoden made the announcement this afternoon at the city’s new public safety campus.

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