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Four years after its launch, the locally owned newspaper has expanded its reach, challenged government secrecy and helped reshape South Dakota’s media…

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Doeden's shortlist for South Dakota lieutenant governor takes shape

The Republican gubernatorial candidate is considering four well-known GOP figures as he prepares for next week's runoff election

Jul 25 • Joe Sneve

The Dakota Scout E-edition | July 24-30, 2026

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Doeden's shortlist for South Dakota lieutenant governor takes shape

The Republican gubernatorial candidate is considering four well-known GOP figures as he prepares for next week's runoff election

Jul 25 • Joe Sneve

Erickson returns Rhoden's favor — not Doeden's

Fresh off her own victory, Sioux Falls' new mayor makes pick in South Dakota GOP governor's runoff

Jul 23 • Dominik Dausch

Doeden denies voting for Obama after Rhoden campaign releases admission

Audio clip authenticity confirmed despite accusation of Rhoden 'slicing and dicing' recording, ‘drinking on the job’

Jul 21 • Joe Sneve

Thousands of new voters join South Dakota GOP ahead of gubernatorial runoff

Surge follows recent trends but includes crossover registrations from Democrats looking to have a say before November

Jul 18 • Jonathan Ellis

ANALYSIS | Russell’s AG nomination, party convention mark South Dakota GOP shift

Republican delegates trended toward mavericks, outsiders for constitutional offices

Jul 7 • Joe Sneve and Dominik Dausch

TenHaken steps into South Dakota governor fray with endorsement

Sioux Falls mayor says only one candidate in GOP runoff has sound morals, ethics and character

Jul 6 • Jonathan Ellis

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Sioux Falls

Breakthrough: Erickson first Sioux Falls mayor to rise to top spot after serving on City Council

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Jul 25 • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

Harrisburg hesitant over cost-share agreement for $2.5M Western Avenue roundabout

Lincoln County wants Harrisburg to contribute 20%, but city leaders think that’s too high

Jul 24 • Hunter Dunteman

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VIEWPOINT | South Dakota state budget surplus reflects careful planning

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Jul 25

VIEWPOINT | The cost of silence: A conversation about accountability in South Dakota

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