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VIEWPOINT: Open Streets is an invitation to Sioux Falls and the region

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STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Midwest nice — don't compliment us, but lets argue about the Pope

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South Dakota activists look to overturn part of governor's property tax relief plan

South Dakotans for Fair Taxes aims to block law that shifts some tax burdens from homeowners to sales taxpayers

Apr 29 • The Dakota Scout

PHOTOS: Debate curtains peeled back after South Dakota GOP gubernatorial candidates faceoff

Check out The Dakota Scout's gallery for behind-the-scenes vantage points from The Scout-Sioux Falls Live primary debate between Rhoden, Hansen, Johnson…

Apr 28 • The Dakota Scout

Former GOP governor, Democratic nominee backing bid to oust Republican senator

Pischke faces intra-party challenger; independent in South Dakota legislative race backed by former governor, past GOP leader, Democratic Party's 2026…

Apr 24 • Joe Sneve

Early voting starting unevenly across South Dakota

Some counties start absentee voting while others still waiting on ballots

Apr 23 • The Dakota Scout

Environmental group calls on elected officials to move away from fossil fuels

South Dakota Green Project releases Earth Day report showing support for dealing with global warming

Apr 22 • Jonathan Ellis

South Dakota Independent's first quarter haul sets new pace for non-GOP Senate hopefuls

Brian Bengs' early fundraising highest for non-Republican candidate in nearly two decades

Apr 21 • Joe Sneve

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One mom, six dads: South Dakota judge flags cost of protecting abused, neglected kids

Second Circuit Court chief asks Minnehaha County commissioners for extra cash in budget to keep up with family law demands

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Speeders, stop sign violators blamed for deadly crashes in Lincoln County

More than 5,000 wrecks from 2020 to 2024 have commissioners resolving to lower fatal crash rate

Apr 30 • Todd Epp

Workload stresses weighing on Sioux Falls teachers

Elementary, middle school teachers report largest workload concerns amid otherwise high marks in survey

Apr 29 • Todd Epp

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VIEWPOINT: Open Streets is an invitation to Sioux Falls and the region

Guest column by Brandon Hanson

15 hrs ago

STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Midwest nice — don't compliment us, but lets argue about the Pope

Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm

16 hrs ago • Bo Hutchins

VIEWPOINT | Do we need ethanol, or does ethanol need us?

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May 1

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