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Sioux Falls’ Flock debate gets a dose of ‘dark surveillance state’ pushback

Mayor Christine Erickson moves to strengthen oversight of automated license plate readers (ALPRs)

Sep 15, 2026

Joe Sneve

Fewer students enrolling in Sioux Falls public schools

District finishes fiscal year in the black, reports encouraging early literacy results from new programs

Sep 15, 2026

Todd Epp

Fewer students enrolling in Sioux Falls public schools

Trial date set for Pischke election fraud case

Status of plea deal for state senator accused of forging candidate filings unknown after case scheduled for a jury trial

Sep 15, 2026

Dominik Dausch

Trial date set for Pischke election fraud case

LETTER | Visit tables in Sioux Falls to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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Sep 15, 2026

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LETTER | Visit tables in Sioux Falls to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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CONTEST — Rancher celebrates local journalism revival with meat giveaway through partnership with The Dakota Scout

Sep 3, 2026

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State Politics

Trial date set for Pischke election fraud case

Status of plea deal for state senator accused of forging candidate filings unknown after case scheduled for a jury trial

Sep 15, 2026

Dominik Dausch

South Dakota political giant Lars Herseth dies at 80

Longtime lawmaker, agriculture leader remembered for political acumen, coalition building

Sep 14, 2026

The Dakota Scout

Rapid City mayor opts against second term; future state office run still on table

Jason Salamun plans to continue serving as mayor until term ends in July 2027

Sep 14, 2026

Dominik Dausch

AG argues plaintiffs lack standing in proof of citizenship voting lawsuit

League of Women Voters, Sioux Falls resident sued state over voter registration law passed by South Dakota Legislature

Sep 8, 2026

Jonathan Ellis

Rhoden, Ahlers spar over ag, education and health care

Governor criticizes Trump decision to import beef

Sep 5, 2026

Jonathan Ellis

English origins | Coming to America | Coaching success | Data center lobbying | Defending the Flock | Zoo ask | Turfing a field

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Sep 5, 2026

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Sioux falls

Fewer students enrolling in Sioux Falls public schools

District finishes fiscal year in the black, reports encouraging early literacy results from new programs

Sep 15, 2026

Todd Epp

Sioux Falls’ Flock debate gets a dose of ‘dark surveillance state’ pushback

Mayor Christine Erickson moves to strengthen oversight of automated license plate readers (ALPRs)

Sep 15, 2026

Joe Sneve

Erickson selects seasoned employee to lead city's HR office

Interim Director Kim Stulken to lead city of Sioux Falls’ human resources department after 17 years of service

Sep 11, 2026

The Dakota Scout

Police union calls for accountability as Sioux Falls budgets for Flock cameras

Labor organization representing law enforcement officers says state needs statutes with ‘real consequences’ for abusing use of ALPRs

Sep 11, 2026

Dominik Dausch

The Link eyes new clinic operator, but funding deficit concerns loom

City councilor says next months will be vital for community triage center’s long-term plans in Sioux Falls

Sep 10, 2026

Dominik Dausch

Sioux Falls preparing to add 1,200 new trees this fall

Reforesting effort comes amid emerald ash borer blight and thousands of dead ash trees

Sep 9, 2026

Jonathan Ellis

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English origins | Coming to America | Coaching success | Data center lobbying | Defending the Flock | Zoo ask | Turfing a field | Sept. 5, 2026 James Oppenheimer

Sep 5, 2026

Beating a dead pandemic | Banking on journalisms future with The Collegian | Marijuana markets | The Scout's next big step | Aug. 29, 2026 Ben Nesselhuf

Aug 29, 2026

Room for improvement | ‘Back to normal ... what we have here is good’ | A big job | The Democrats most winnable race? | Using AI to improve record keeping | Online & early voter registration

Aug 22, 2026

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Sioux Falls’ Flock debate gets a dose of ‘dark surveillance state’ pushback

Fewer students enrolling in Sioux Falls public schools

Trial date set for Pischke election fraud case

LETTER | Visit tables in Sioux Falls to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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State Politics

Trial date set for Pischke election fraud case

South Dakota political giant Lars Herseth dies at 80

Rapid City mayor opts against second term; future state office run still on table

AG argues plaintiffs lack standing in proof of citizenship voting lawsuit

Rhoden, Ahlers spar over ag, education and health care

English origins | Coming to America | Coaching success | Data center lobbying | Defending the Flock | Zoo ask | Turfing a field

Sioux falls

Fewer students enrolling in Sioux Falls public schools

Sioux Falls’ Flock debate gets a dose of ‘dark surveillance state’ pushback

Erickson selects seasoned employee to lead city's HR office

Police union calls for accountability as Sioux Falls budgets for Flock cameras

The Link eyes new clinic operator, but funding deficit concerns loom

Sioux Falls preparing to add 1,200 new trees this fall

THE LATEST FROM…

Check out what veteran reporters Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve are covering as well as The Dakota Scout’s other trusted team members.

Joe Sneve

Jonathan Ellis

Dan Gehlsen

Dominik Dausch

VIEWPOINTS

Horse slaughter & smoking | 13 inches | 25 years since 9/11 | Commissioning public utility politics | Staying dry | Data center outrage & Chi-coms | Sept. 12, 2026 Frank Kloucek

English origins | Coming to America | Coaching success | Data center lobbying | Defending the Flock | Zoo ask | Turfing a field | Sept. 5, 2026 James Oppenheimer

Beating a dead pandemic | Banking on journalisms future with The Collegian | Marijuana markets | The Scout's next big step | Aug. 29, 2026 Ben Nesselhuf

Room for improvement | ‘Back to normal ... what we have here is good’ | A big job | The Democrats most winnable race? | Using AI to improve record keeping | Online & early voter registration

THE SCOUTING LOUNGE PODCAST

A weekly podcast where award-winning reporters Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis ditch the gotcha journalism to bring candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with South Dakota’s political leaders, celebrities and newsmakers.

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