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Arizona family accused of defrauding South Dakota tribe out of millions

U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons, Attorney General Marty Jackley highlight cases in anti-fraud crackdowns

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Paid subscribers get exclusive access to April 27 debate between where Rhoden, Johnson, Hansen, Doeden to share debate stage

7 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout and Sioux Falls Live

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Prolific run of bank heists in South Dakota land robber in Alcatraz

This week in South Dakota history: March 20-26

2 hrs ago • Dan Gehlsen

Rhoden campaign failed to report private plane travel

South Dakota governor used donor aircraft for Sioux Falls rally; campaign spox says disclosure forms will be modified to reflect November flights

8 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Lincoln County debates how to implement South Dakota's newest sales tax law

Officials divided on whether Gov. Rhoden's SB 96 allows direct referral to voters by commissions

5 hrs ago • Todd Epp

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Rhoden campaign failed to report private plane travel

South Dakota governor used donor aircraft for Sioux Falls rally; campaign spox says disclosure forms will be modified to reflect November flights

8 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Johnson outlines plan to help homegrown South Dakota startups with state seed money

Congressman wants to expand program to assist local businesses reach the next level

Mar 16 • Jonathan Ellis

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

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Lincoln County debates how to implement South Dakota's newest sales tax law

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Lawmakers’ tax plan injects new tension into Sioux Falls mayoral race

Relief for government or taxpayers? City Hall contenders clash on tax strategy

Mar 24 • Joe Sneve

Mayor TenHaken: Sioux Falls overcame historic hurdles, crises with resilience, investments during tenure

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Mar 23 • Joe Sneve

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