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Greg Jamison emphasizes public safety, deep community ties as he lights fuse on mayoral bid

Longtime Sioux Falls business owner, political player says the city must prepare for era of less federal funding

11 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Abortion access advertiser countersuing South Dakota over cease-and-desist order

Mayday Health alleges state is unlawfully censoring speech after a cease-and-desist order halted its gas station advertising campaign

16 hrs ago • Todd Epp

Email scam nets more than $800k from Tripp County taxpayers

Fraudulent bill mimicked legitimate contractor who had done road work for the county

18 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

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Planned data center sparks outrage in downtown Sioux Falls

Outbursts mark hours-long, historic proceedings

Jan 7 • Joe Sneve

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State Politics

Majority Leader John Thune shares his list of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Democrats

South Dakota's senior senator opens up about losing temper during government shutdown

Jan 4 • Jonathan Ellis

Jackley to take aim at prison smugglers, AI generated porn in drafted legislation

Attorney general drops first batch of bills; vows more are coming

Dec 29, 2025 • The Dakota Scout

South Dakota lawmakers to debate guns, government power, term limits

The Dakota Scout reviews 17 early bills that signal familiar fights await 101st Legislative Session

Dec 24, 2025 • The Dakota Scout

Rep. Dusty Johnson criticizes Gov. Larry Rhoden's commitment to K-12 education

Rhoden included no funding increase in next year's state budget; Johnson says students should be 'top priority'

Dec 15, 2025 • Jonathan Ellis

Abortion-access ads spark Attorney General probe in South Dakota

Gov. Rhoden's office, Jackley say Mayday Health’s campaign might violate state's strict abortion and telemedicine laws

Dec 9, 2025 • Joe Sneve

Council reaffirms airport, Dakota Mainstem water projects, adds inmate reentry, tax relief to legislative goals

Sioux Falls’ 2026 priorities drop daycare request, support property tax relief, rehabilitation programs, airport expansion and funding for regional…

Dec 3, 2025 • The Dakota Scout

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Hostility erupts among divided Lincoln County commissioners

Organizational meeting becomes combative over raises, leadership and airport

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Jan 5

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