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VIEWPOINT | Locking up women won’t stop abortions. Banning the pill will.
Guest column by Fred Deutsch
South Dakota tech schools, universities forge relationships in bid to help students advance
University of South Dakota, Southeast Technical College sign latest agreement cementing programs
 • Jonathan Ellis
Department of Education names Regional Teachers of the Year
Five teachers from across South Dakota will compete for Teacher of the Year recognition
 • 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
(Steel) horses | Badlands dirt biking | Re-hooked on phonics | Classroom renegade | Why run? | War or Defense | A'bullsh*t' story | South…
SPONSORS: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & Beal Distributing | South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden visit The Dakota Scout Lounge as guests on…
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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
South Dakota Independent's first quarter haul sets new pace for non-GOP Senate hopefuls
Brian Bengs' early fundraising highest for non-Republican candidate in nearly two decades
 • Joe Sneve
Secretary of State's Office warned Legislature more than a year ago about ballot delays
Lawmakers rejected Monae Johnson's efforts to change petition deadlines, registered mail loophole
 • Jonathan Ellis
Senate, congressional hopefuls join governor's race on South Dakota Republican primary ballots
Primary battles take shape across South Dakota’s top political bouts
 • The Dakota Scout
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VIEWPOINT | Locking up women won’t stop abortions. Banning the pill will.
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