The Dakota Scout

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The Dakota Scout is a locally owned, sourced and printed independent operation co-founded by Ellis and Sneve. Together, they have more than 30 years of combined experience in South Dakota journalism that have earned them reputations as dogged reporters who’ve not lost touch with their neighbors’ sensibilities.

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Joe Sneve

Fifth-generation South Dakotan in his 15th year covering local news. When he's not hounding politicians and hunting for the next big story, he spends his time with his two daughters, riding motorcycles and chasing Pearl Jam around the globe.

The Dakota Scout

South Dakota’s leading alternative, independent and locally owned political newspaper focusing on state and local politics in state Capitol and Sioux Falls.

Nichole Townsend

Andrew Rasmussen

Dan Gehlsen

Local farmer, proud supporter of The Dakota Scout

Xavier Pastrano

Xavier Pastrano earned his BA in Creative Writing from SMSU, his Masters of English from UND, and his M.Ed from USF. He resides in Sioux Falls where he teaches high school English.

Jonathan Ellis

Ryan M Stoick

Ryan Stoick is a local, self-taught cartoonist. Living and working within the Sioux Falls community. Disabled since birth, you may have seen him tooling around downtown in his beloved, motorized scooter "Iris".

Brian Ellis

Los Angeles based Directors Guild of America member with extensive production experience and a love of film history.

Michael Klinski

Michael worked for the Argus Leader for 17 years as a page designer, copy editor, digital news editor and a content coach. He graduated from the University of South Dakota and grew up in the Rapid City area.

Cali Loria

Cali Loria is short and sweet.

Nolan Peterson

Copy editing.