Archive - The Dakota Scout

Sioux Falls candidates sharpen contrasts in rapid-fire forum

'Speed dating-like' conversations spotlight divides on school funding, growth and public safety ahead of June vote

4 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

CARTOON | See-ya, smokers!

As seen in the April 17-23, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

8 hrs ago • Ryan M Stoick

BEYOND THE BOOKS: Symposium more than bridge-building, concrete canoes for South Dakota's future engineers

Hands-on competitions at South Dakota Mines highlight engineering talent — and the work it takes to bring them together

12 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

The mystery of the bogus candidates | 3 theories | 2020's sus count | What a county party does | Courting Dominion | Ballot drought | K-12…

SPONSORS: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & Beal Distributing | Minnehaha GOP Chairman Korry Petterson joins the show to discuss the party's role in elections.

Apr 17 • The Dakota Scout, Jonathan Ellis, and Joe Sneve

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Mayoral candidates to face off in public safety debate May 5

Batcheller, Erickson, Jamison, Smith, Zokaites confirm attendance at law enforcement-focused forum hosted by The Dakota Scout, Sioux Falls Live

Apr 17 • The Dakota Scout

Letter | Historic lunar mission unites nations, stokes call for cooperation at home

Apr 17

COUNTERPOINT | Reform without accountability puts public South Dakota at risk

Guest column by Jason Holbeck, Sioux Falls Police Labor Council

Apr 17

Suspected bogus GOP primary candidates prompt criminal probe in South Dakota

Minnehaha County Sheriff reviewing alleged election fraud after candidate filing forms flagged by auditor

Apr 17 • Joe Sneve

Legals & Public Notices: April 17, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Bid…

Apr 17

Secretary of State's Office warned Legislature more than a year ago about ballot delays

Lawmakers rejected Monae Johnson's efforts to change petition deadlines, registered mail loophole

Apr 17 • Jonathan Ellis

Five South Dakota superintendents recognized for innovation, service, leadership

South Dakota School Superintendents Association honors administrators across state

Apr 16 • The Dakota Scout

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | South Dakota farmers revolt against college president

This week in South Dakota history: April 10-16

Apr 16 • Dan Gehlsen

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