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May 12, 1981 - March 12, 2026

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5 hrs ago • Ryan M Stoick

SCOUTING REPORT | Honoring 108 years, Aberdeen’s Y expansion, studying beef, SDSU’s visiting historian

A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments

10 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Pushing through hurt: Physical therapists developing programs to fight chronic pain

More who suffer from debilitating pain benefit from new treatments

13 hrs ago • Dorene Weinstein

On a mission: South Dakotans talk foreign trade with India dignitaries

The Dakota Scout joins South Dakota Trade, others, on delegation to strengthen economic ties

Mar 14 • Joe Sneve

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State Politics

South Dakota lawmakers leave Capitol after passing $7.5 billion budget

Fiscal conservatives argued government spending has increased too quickly, but others point to rising Medicaid caseloads

Mar 12 • Jonathan Ellis

Dueling polls point to competitive governor’s race

Johnson, Rhoden emerge as front runners in one poll, while Doeden takes second in another

Mar 12 • Jonathan Ellis

Senate approves property tax relief fund through state sales tax

$110 million coming online next year will be used to offset homeowner tax bills

Mar 11 • Jonathan Ellis

Rhoden-supported effort to lower barriers on local government referrals fails

Rep. Aaron Aylward had sought to decrease the number of signatures needed to refer a decision to the ballot box

Mar 10 • Jonathan Ellis

Sioux Falls School Board members critical of efforts in Pierre to restrain opt outs

Lawmakers took repeated swings to make it easier for voters to refer property tax increases to public vote

Mar 10 • Todd Epp

House agrees to shift $110 million to yearly homeowner property tax relief

Lawmakers preparing to tap income that will come with end of tax holiday in 2027

Mar 9 • Jonathan Ellis

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SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Foiled assassination, fire hue president's tax cut pitch in South Dakota

Sioux Falls

Scenes of St. Patrick's Day Parade: Festivities take place ahead of looming blizzard

Breezy but warmish temperatures greet thousands to celebrate holiday at the tail end of winter

Mar 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Sioux Falls Fourth of July parade returns for 250th anniversary of Declaration signing

Retired military veteran organizing America250 event after two years of absence

Mar 14 • Jonathan Ellis

Fast growth driving Lincoln County criminal caseload increases

Pressure mounting on public safety, sheriff and state's attorney warn

Mar 13 • Todd Epp

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Viewpoints

CARTOON | Disconnected

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Mar 9 • Ryan M Stoick

STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Tipping on a swivel, the tie vote and South Dakota's missing senator

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

Mar 5

VIEWPOINT | Don’t let THC fears, poison pills sink the Farm Bill

Guest column by Mike Jaspers, former South Dakota Ag Secretary & state USDA Rural Development director

Mar 3

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What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

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SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Foiled assassination, fire hue president's tax cut pitch in South Dakota

This week in South Dakota history: Mar. 6-12

Mar 12 • Dan Gehlsen

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