Pennington County State's Attorney's Office

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Peg Seljeskog, who received the Spirit of Peace Award at today’s WAVI luncheon!

Peg has been an incredible supporter of WAVI and so many efforts to build a safer and stronger community. To say this recognition is well-deserved would be an understatement.

As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re grateful for people like Peg whose compassion and commitment help make a difference. 💜

10/01/2026

We are celebrating the incredible perseverance, and success of these treatment court graduates! Some have furthered their education, others have bought their own homes and all are building bright futures! These Drug Court and DUI Court graduates are living the lives they were meant to live and we’re so proud of them!

Picture 1: Drug Court graduates: Hal (A.K.A Jason), Judge Morrison and Mariah

Picture 2: DUI Court graduates: Tristyn, Taylor, Judge Kelderman, Jennifer, and Ty.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Jessica (L) and Aldene (R) on graduating from Mental Health Court! Yesterday’s graduation reflects so much hard work, perseverance, and their commitment to building a better future. We wish them continued success! 💚

Pictured with them is Judge Hendrickson.

09/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Day of Remembrance event and to all who helped make the evening possible. It meant so much to gather with families and community members to remember the lives of their loved ones.

We’re grateful to Central High School photographers Ethan Huntley, Jordan Reagan and Matthew Stewart for capturing these moments. Here are some photos from the evening.

09/21/2026

This week!

We encourage all those who have lost someone to a crime of violence to join us on Tuesday, September 22, as we observe the Day of Remembrance and honor the memory of those whose lives were taken too soon.

If you would like, please bring a photo of your loved one with you as we honor and remember them. You can also bring a small picture of your loved one to place on our permanent display.
We will gather for a candlelight vigil and say their names during our annual bell-ringing ceremony, taking time to remember each life, each name and the people who continue to carry their memory.

Tuesday, September 22 | 6:30 p.m.
West Lawn of the Pennington County Courthouse

All are welcome.

09/18/2026

This week, we want to introduce you to one of our misdemeanor Deputy State’s Attorneys, Rebecca Peterson!

Rebecca, or Becca, as many around the office call her — is a lovely addition to our team. She always has a smile on her face, is quick to lend a hand, and brings a positive attitude to the office each day.

We’re glad to have you on our team, Becca!

09/11/2026

Congrats to our newest deputy state’s attorney, Scott Kloiber, who was sworn in this afternoon by Seventh Circuit Judge Matthew Brown!

09/11/2026

We Remember.

09/10/2026

Our latest quarterly newsletter is out!

Take a look to meet some of the new faces we've welcomed to our office, get an update on construction happening in our building, and catch up on what we've been up to over the past few months.

Quarterly Newsletter September 2026

09/05/2026

“It works if you want it. I wanted it more than anything,” Essem said. “I fight hard for my sobriety and recovery, and anything that jeopardizes it has no place in my life now.”

While officials say adult diversion programs are effective, they're difficult to expand since the state doesn't support it with funding like it does for youth diversion.