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GOP field for South Dakota Attorney General grows as Black Hills judge enters race

Third Republican declares candidacy to succeed Marty Jackley as state's top law enforcement officer

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Cannabis cultivator wants red tape review in Sioux Falls suburb

Officials signal openness to medical marijuana licensing reforms after Brandon City Hall criticized for renewal fees

May 11 • Hunter Dunteman

Sales tax, licensing collections pushing South Dakota revenues above projections

2025 fee hikes boosting revenue totals in Bureau of Finance and Management report

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Prison sentence upheld in one of largest drug busts in South Dakota history

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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

May 8 • 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…

May 8 • Jonathan Ellis

Rhoden revives Noem-era tourism grant fund

South Dakota governor also announces plan to award $200,000 to 40 projects statewide

May 4 • 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

Apr 29 • 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…

Apr 28 • 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…

Apr 24 • Joe Sneve

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