Archive - The Dakota Scout

Lawmakers’ tax plan injects new tension into Sioux Falls mayoral race

Relief for government or taxpayers? City Hall contenders clash on tax strategy

1 hr ago • Joe Sneve

Carol Clauson, 79

July 27, 1946 - March 22, 2026

2 hrs ago

CARTOON | 'Don't like the weather in South Dakota? Wait an hour'

As seen in the March 20-26, 2026. edition of The Dakota Scout

4 hrs ago • Ryan M Stoick

CARTOON | Dead man walkin'

Illustration by The Dakota Scout's Ryan Stoick

20 hrs ago

Mayor TenHaken: Sioux Falls overcame historic hurdles, crises with resilience, investments during tenure

Final State of the City recounts disasters, population surge and economic momentum while mayor shares optimistic outlook

21 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Kyle Madetzke, 39

August 5, 1986 - March 17, 2026

Mar 23

The Dakota Scout E-edition | March 20-26, 2026

Volume 2 | Number 82

Mar 23

VIEWPOINT | We can agree: A child’s biological identity matters

Guest column by Rep. Terri Jorgenson

Mar 22

SCOUTING REPORT | Summer Nights in Rapid, Custer State Park, DSU plus Korea, Medals of Honor

A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments

Mar 22 • Jonathan Ellis

Crossword, Sudoku answers: March 20-26

Free, for your entertainment

Mar 22 • The Dakota Scout

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Bragging rights & buzzer-beaters — a century of high school hoops in South Dakota

This week in South Dakota history

Mar 21 • Dan Gehlsen

Sales tax hikes come with warnings

South Dakota has turned to consumption taxes for decades to fund government

Mar 21 • Jonathan Ellis

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