Archive - The Dakota Scout

Department of Corrections builder predicts new Sioux Falls prison won't cost $650M

South Dakota breaks ground on new men's correctional complex, leaders call for continued focus on recidivism

7 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Environmental group calls on elected officials to move away from fossil fuels

South Dakota Green Project releases Earth Day report showing support for dealing with global warming

10 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

South Dakota ranchers deliver hay to Nebraska wildfire zone

Convoy from Platte marks first shipment in ongoing relief effort after grassland fires

13 hrs ago • Jennifer Leither

Strong balance sheet masks softer Sioux Falls sales tax growth in 2025

City officials say fiscal targets were met, but warn of continued revenue pressure heading into new capital planning cycle

16 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Sioux Falls OKs $8M tax incentive for $95M downtown railyard redevelopment

City Council's 7-1 vote advances mixed-use development that promises apartments, retail on land that's sat dormant for years

Apr 22 • Joe Sneve

South Dakota Independent's first quarter haul sets new pace for non-GOP Senate hopefuls

Brian Bengs' early fundraising highest for non-Republican candidate in nearly two decades

Apr 21 • Joe Sneve

Esther K. Vanderloo, 92

January 17, 1934 - April 2, 2026

Apr 21

Karl Olav Gregg, 47

June 22, 1978 - April 13, 2026

Apr 21

Future Smithfield neighbors sue city of Sioux Falls officials, allege rights violated

Property owners living near a planned pork plant ask court to halt relocation

Apr 21 • Hunter Dunteman

$230 million plan includes new Minnehaha County admin building, Coliseum demolition

Current administration building would also be razed for more courthouse space

Apr 21 • Jonathan Ellis

VIEWPOINT | Rapid City arrests reveal recidivism failures, leadership's neglect

Guest column by Denny Kaemingk & Kevin Thom

Apr 21

Three candidates vie for two seats on Harrisburg School Board

Two challenge incumbent in race to serve on board of education in fast-growing South Dakota school district

Apr 21 • Barry Allan Amundson

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