The Dakota Scout

The Dakota Scout

Home
Podcast
Viewpoints
Sioux Falls
State Politics
The Lounge
Obituaries
Advertise
Legals
FREE TO READ
Archive
About
Lincoln County faces tough questions about courthouse roof repairs
Cost to replace damaged beams, trusses and other parts 'substantial' according to engineering report
 • Todd Epp
Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated Yote | Lemmon to USD…
Sponsors: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & BEAL DISTRIBUTING | Rep. Dusty Johnson talks about not picking a running mate before the June primary, his upbringing …
 • The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Jonathan Ellis, and Dusty Johnson
36:27
America250 sparks grassroots-led Independence Day Parade revival in Sioux Falls
July 4 parade returns after three-year hiatus; event anchors months of activities commemorating country's birth
 • Joe Sneve
Sheriff candidate peddles dubious background in law enforcement
Minnehaha County candidate says he was a cop in California, but San Jose says Bobby Smith did parking enforcement
 • Jonathan Ellis
Gale Hart, 86
May 31, 1939 - May 11, 2026
Get the latest local news and exclusive content straight to your inbox.

State Politics

View all
Rhoden campaign tells broadcasters to pull attack ads targeting his legislative record
Incumbent governor's campaign promises ‘further action’ if ads not removed
 • Dominik Dausch
Bankruptcies, criminal past follow Custer man to South Dakota treasurer's race
Court, financial records detail legal troubles for Republican campaigning for office that oversees billions; Heath Shields cites faith for life…
 • Jonathan Ellis
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
 • 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…
 • 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…
 • Joe Sneve
The latest from
The Dakota Scout
Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated Yote | Lemmon to USD…
User's avatar
Jonathan Ellis
Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated Yote | Lemmon to USD…
User's avatar
Joe Sneve
Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated Yote | Lemmon to USD…
User's avatar
Dominik Dausch
Sioux Falls building $5.1M fire station as city's northwest joins boom
User's avatar
Dan Gehlsen
SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Decades of reforestation follow South Dakota's most devastating Black Hills fire
User's avatar
Ryan M Stoick
CARTOON | ...every mother lovin' day
User's avatar

Viewpoints

View all
STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Full tanks, empty wallets hurt more than political attacks
Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm
 • Bo Hutchins
VIEWPOINT | Lest we forget ensuring zero tolerance to terrorism demands vigilance
Guest column by Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India in Seattle
CARTOON | ...every mother lovin' day
As seen in the May 8-14, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
 • Ryan M Stoick
Podcasts
Logo for The Scouting Lounge
The Scouting Lounge
Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated Yote | Lemmon to USD…
FREE TO READ
GOP field for South Dakota Attorney General grows as Black Hills judge enters race
© 2026 The Dakota Scout · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture