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End of automatic subsidies for Sioux Falls nonprofits brings warnings of service cuts

Multi-Cultural Center leader says being left off funding list stunts 28-year relationship with city of Sioux Falls

10 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

South Dakota fire departments replace PFAS foam with soy-based alternative

More than 2,300 gallons of PFAS-containing foam collected through exchange program

12 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

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Republican hopefuls in South Dakota's 2026 governor's race agree to April debates

The Dakota Scout partnering with Forum Communications in statewide televised debate between Rhoden, Johnson, Hansen, Doeden

Dec 19 • Chad Garnes

Department of Corrections deploys inmates to Custer State Park to assist with storm recovery

Parts of the park remain closed, as power outages continue for hundreds in the Black Hills

12 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

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State Politics

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 • 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 • 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 • The Dakota Scout

Gov. Larry Rhoden faces tight revenues, big ambitions with inaugural spending plan

Governor will ask state Legislature to support airport funding, state-radio backup, county property tax relief replacement in Tuesday's Budget Address

Dec 2 • Joe Sneve

State apologizes, but can’t explain missing evidence in prison overdose case

Inmate, now serving 7-10 years, could face life if convicted of drug distribution

Nov 26 • John Hult SD Searchlight

Probe puts South Dakota election chief's breakup with voter integrity buffs on display

Deep fractures within GOP formed since 2022 election exposed with Legislature's subpoena of Secretary of State Monae Johnson

Nov 24 • Joe Sneve

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From roads to recreation, Falls Park makeover targets 'signature park' distinction

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Dec 17 • Joe Sneve

Rezone for Sioux Falls data center inches toward fruition

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Dec 17 • Joe Sneve

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