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(Steel) horses | Badlands dirt biking | Re-hooked on phonics | Classroom renegade | Why run? | War or Defense | A'bullsh*t' story | South…
SPONSORS: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & Beal Distributing | South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden visit The Dakota Scout Lounge as guests on…
 • The Dakota Scout, Jonathan Ellis, and Joe Sneve
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Department of Education names Regional Teachers of the Year
Five teachers from across South Dakota will compete for Teacher of the Year recognition
 • The Dakota Scout
Former GOP governor, Democratic nominee backing bid to oust Republican senator
Pischke faces intra-party challenger; independent in South Dakota legislative race backed by former governor, past GOP leader, Democratic Party's 2026…
 • Joe Sneve
Legals & Public Notices: April 24, 2026
City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, City of Baltic, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Foreclosure Sales, Name…
Supreme Court rules that judges must conduct 'balancing test' when police request Marsy's Law protections
Case stems from parole absconder who opened fire on two Sioux Falls police officers
 • Jonathan Ellis
West Sioux Falls recreation gets boost with aquatic center, recreation upgrades
$15.4M Kuehn Park project, new amenities at Westside Recreation Center expand city parks portfolio
 • The Dakota Scout
What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment
Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com
 • The Dakota Scout
Court rules in favor of landlord in Army bunker dispute
Man evicted from survivalist community near Edgemont after allegedly brandishing firearm
 • Jonathan Ellis
Early voting starting unevenly across South Dakota
Some counties start absentee voting while others still waiting on ballots
 • 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
 • 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
 • Jonathan Ellis
South Dakota ranchers deliver hay to Nebraska wildfire zone
Convoy from Platte marks first shipment in ongoing relief effort after grassland fires
 • Jennifer Leither
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