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Bus drivers at odds with Sioux Falls transit contractor
Union argues contract is violated by Via classifying employees as relief drivers, making scheduling inconsistent
 • Jonathan Ellis
SCOUTING REPORT | Remembering 9/11, booze litter, RIP Adelstein, collectivist fishing
A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments
 • Jonathan Ellis
CARTOON | ‘Flock’ off
As seen in the Aug. 21–27, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
 • Ryan M Stoick
Room for improvement | ‘Back to normal ... what we have here is good’ | A big job | The Democrats most winnable race? | Using AI to improve…
SPONSORS BEAL DISTRIBUTING & JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS: SD Sec. of State hopeful Terrence Davis makes his debut visit to The Lounge to talk about how the…
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Iowa troubles put new scrutiny on 'Switchyard' redevelopment in downtown Sioux Falls
Developer who landed $8M TIF for $95M former railyard site complex facing fraud, unpaid loan allegations
 • Joe Sneve
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Fate of Farm Bill could depend on results of midterm election
South Dakota congressional delegation does Dakotafest town hall in Mitchell
 • Jonathan Ellis
Ahlers, McCleerey try to appeal to moderates while swinging at GOP status quo
Democratic lieutenant governor nominee raises property rights, health care, bipartisanship as key parts of policy platform
 • Dominik Dausch
Ahlers selects Sisseton farmer, ex-lawmaker as running mate
South Dakota election website lists Steven McCleerey's name early, preempting planned Wednesday announcement from Democratic candidate in governor's…
 • Dominik Dausch
Gov. Larry Rhoden accepts two general election debate invitations
Democratic opponent Dan Ahlers says he's willing to do more debates, public events
 • Jonathan Ellis
District 25 committee nominates replacement for South Dakota state Sen. Tom Pischke
County Republicans select Flandreau businessman Bart Sample as GOP contender in November election
 • Dominik Dausch
Johnson, Rhoden camp confirm behind-the-scenes runoff alliance
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson deployed campaign staff, voter data and donor network in support of governor's GOP nomination
 • Joe Sneve
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CARTOON | ‘Flock’ off
As seen in the Aug. 21–27, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
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VIEWPOINT | Sioux Falls should move future municipal elections to November
Guest column by Matt Paulson
VIEWPOINT | South Dakota must do better when it comes to religious liberty
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