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Airport report sparks confrontation as commissioners continue deliberations on what to do with Canton courthouse

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The Dakota Scout reviews 17 early bills that signal familiar fights await 101st Legislative Session

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Rep. Dusty Johnson criticizes Gov. Larry Rhoden's commitment to K-12 education

Rhoden included no funding increase in next year's state budget; Johnson says students should be 'top priority'

Dec 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Abortion-access ads spark Attorney General probe in South Dakota

Gov. Rhoden's office, Jackley say Mayday Health’s campaign might violate state's strict abortion and telemedicine laws

Dec 9 • Joe Sneve

Council reaffirms airport, Dakota Mainstem water projects, adds inmate reentry, tax relief to legislative goals

Sioux Falls’ 2026 priorities drop daycare request, support property tax relief, rehabilitation programs, airport expansion and funding for regional…

Dec 3 • The Dakota Scout

Gov. Larry Rhoden faces tight revenues, big ambitions with inaugural spending plan

Governor will ask state Legislature to support airport funding, state-radio backup, county property tax relief replacement in Tuesday's Budget Address

Dec 2 • Joe Sneve

State apologizes, but can’t explain missing evidence in prison overdose case

Inmate, now serving 7-10 years, could face life if convicted of drug distribution

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