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SCOUTING REPORT | Aberdeen runway woes, nailing drug runners, budding artists, AFP's new captain
A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments
 • Jonathan Ellis
Mentors stepping up for children, community, but more needed
Mayor Paul TenHaken on tap to win major national award for Sioux Falls mentoring push
 • Dorene Weinstein
State Theatre celebrating century mark with historic movies, special events
Sioux Falls gem opened with rise of cinema; survived arrival of malls and multiplexes
 • Jonathan Ellis
A five-year itch? | Seat drama | Heading west | Future Fund feud | Winning by winging it | South Dakota's uniquely-shoddy postal system
Sponsored by Juna Sleep Systems & Beal Distributing | Jon & Joe reunite in The Dakota Scout's Scouting Lounge after the first week of the 101st…
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LETTER | Lawmakers should leave last year's baggage in 2025
As we head into another legislative session, there will be no shortage of disagreement.
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Future Fund deadlock reflects deeper wedge over economic development in South Dakota
Measure to take authority from governor's office called a 'compromise' as calls to dismantle program gain traction
 • Joe Sneve
Protocols for divvying out Future Fund cash outlined in executive order
Governor's Office of Economic Development administers fund used to lure businesses to South Dakota
 • Todd Epp
First Rhoden-era State of the Tribes marks thaw in South Dakota-tribal relations
Tribal leaders get 'impromptu' meeting with state officials, governor
 • Joe Sneve
South Dakota to test early court oversight for people charged with crimes
Supreme Court Chief Justice announces pretrial services pilot that would start supervision, treatment and risk assessments before conviction
 • Joe Sneve
Governor ties South Dakota's economic future to U.S. defense, national security
Coalescing ag, energy, banking prowess with national security focus of Rhoden's State of the State address
 • Joe Sneve
Budget pressures push South Dakota toward reserve funds
State finance officials warn of flat revenues, rising Medicaid costs as lawmakers open 2026 session
 • Todd Epp
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LETTER | Lawmakers should leave last year's baggage in 2025
As we head into another legislative session, there will be no shortage of disagreement.
CARTOON | Duped again
As seen in the Jan. 16-22, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
 • Joe Sneve
VIEWPOINT | South Dakota ready to deliver on President Trump’s promise to rural America
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