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CARTOON | Wary wells
As seen in the May 22-28, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
 • Ryan M Stoick
America250 immersion swings between South Dakota public schools
Districts lean into nationwide celebration while others send students into semiquincentennial summer with limited exposure to 250th anniversary of…
 • Joe Sneve
SCOUTING REPORT | Watertown library legacy, Pierre's academic scores, single mothers, USD law milestone
A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments
 • Jonathan Ellis
Indian Country lawmaker claims Sioux Falls owner-occupied home on tax filings
Residency of South Dakota Sen. Tamara Grove scrutinized; tribal leaders, District 26 constituents can't corroborate legislator's community involvement
 • Dominik Dausch
VIEWPOINT | In a divided world, the simple power of giving endures
Guest column by Dinesh Kumar Tudu, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
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Wife of cancer-struck Republican will seek South Dakota auditor nomination in his place
Catherine Barranco to carry on campaign after David Barranco's diagnosis
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'I have cancer': South Dakota auditor hopeful opens up on diagnosis
More medical tests underway for David Barranco as Sioux Falls city councilor's treatment plan develops
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South Dakota Democrats book Joe Biden to headline party banquet
Former president set to give keynote at June 5 McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls
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Johnson won’t announce running mate before South Dakota Republicans cast first votes
Lieutenant governor choices still unclear for two of four candidates in GOP primary
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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
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CARTOON | Wary wells
As seen in the May 22-28, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
 • Ryan M Stoick
VIEWPOINT | In a divided world, the simple power of giving endures
Guest column by Dinesh Kumar Tudu, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
VIEWPOINT | What’s the real threat to rural America?
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