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Brookings agrees to assist SDSU Police Department following firing of school chief

Brookings Police Chief Michael Drake will provide leadership for the school until a new chief can be found

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VIEWPOINT | The Dust Bowl is still teaching property tax reform lessons

Guest column by Jordan Deffenbaugh

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Doeden-founded PAC attacks Rapid City Libertyland TIF as 'corporate welfare'

But Aberdeen businessman has also used TIFs in redevelopment project

Jan 11 • Jonathan Ellis

VIEWPOINT | Choosing facts over fear ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session

Guest Column by Rodger Horr

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REVIEW | ‘Stuffy the Bear: Had a Hole in His Heart ’ offers gentle lesson in healing

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Jan 11 • Rebecca Garnes

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State Politics

DNC threatens South Dakota over voter data sharing with Trump administration

Democrats say cooperation with DOJ by Secretary of State violates National Voter Registration Act

Jan 9 • Joe Sneve

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

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Sioux Falls voters could get final say over this week's data center rezone vote

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Jan 9 • Patrick Lalley

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

Jan 8 • Jonathan Ellis

Hostility erupts among divided Lincoln County commissioners

Organizational meeting becomes combative over raises, leadership and airport

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