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A five-year itch? | Seat drama | Heading west | Future Fund feud | Winning by winging it | South Dakota's uniquely-shoddy postal system

Sponsored by Juna Sleep Systems & Beal Distributing | Jon & Joe reunite in The Dakota Scout's Scouting Lounge after the first week of the 101st…

3 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout, Jonathan Ellis, and Joe Sneve

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Dusty Johnson, residents tee off on post office as oversight leader vows South Dakota visit

Service deteriorating to the point where business and commerce are suffering

5 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Future Fund deadlock reflects deeper wedge over economic development in South Dakota

Measure to take authority from governor's office called a 'compromise' as calls to dismantle program gain traction

7 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Fatal dairy lagoon gas prompts widow's lawsuit

5,000-head Viborg dairy denies liability in the death of man working on pump

7 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Newspaper tribute marked legacy of ‘Aunt Lou,’ Black Hills trailblazer

This week in South Dakota history: Jan. 9-15

10 hrs ago • Dan Gehlsen

Legals & Public Notices: January 16, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, City of Baltic, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Summons, Pardon…

13 hrs ago

Paul David Stevens, 60

April 16, 1965 — January 9, 2026

Jan 16

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Jan 16 • The Dakota Scout

Judge dismisses Brandon schools, police from lawsuits stemming from hate crime investigation

High school girls arrested after small black baby dolls found hanging in restroom

Jan 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Protocols for divvying out Future Fund cash outlined in executive order

Governor's Office of Economic Development administers fund used to lure businesses to South Dakota

Jan 15 • Todd Epp

First Rhoden-era State of the Tribes marks thaw in South Dakota-tribal relations

Tribal leaders get 'impromptu' meeting with state officials, governor

Jan 15 • Joe Sneve

What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

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Jan 15 • The Dakota Scout

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