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Deadline for citizen-led ballot measures expires, but one group continuing to collect signatures
General election could be first in 50 years without voter sponsored ballot question
 • Jonathan Ellis
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Rhoden revives Noem-era tourism grant fund
South Dakota governor also announces plan to award $200,000 to 40 projects statewide
 • Dominik Dausch
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
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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…
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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…
 • Joe Sneve
Early voting starting unevenly across South Dakota
Some counties start absentee voting while others still waiting on ballots
 • 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
 • Jonathan Ellis
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VIEWPOINT | Ellsworth is booming. Our communities are scrambling.
Guest column by Emmett Reistroffer
CARTOON | Watch for weather warnings
As seen in the May 1-6, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
 • Ryan M Stoick
VIEWPOINT: Open Streets is an invitation to Sioux Falls and the region
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