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South Dakota Democrats book Joe Biden to headline party banquet
Former president set to give keynote at June 5 McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls
 • The Dakota Scout
Johnson won’t announce running mate before South Dakota Republicans cast first votes
Lieutenant governor choices still unclear for two of four candidates in GOP primary
 • The Dakota Scout
Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated Yote | Lemmon to USD…
Sponsors: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & BEAL DISTRIBUTING | Rep. Dusty Johnson talks about not picking a running mate before the June primary, his upbringing …
 • The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Jonathan Ellis, and Dusty Johnson
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Lincoln County faces tough questions about courthouse roof repairs
Cost to replace damaged beams, trusses and other parts 'substantial' according to engineering report
 • Todd Epp
Gale Hart, 86
May 31, 1939 - May 11, 2026
America250 sparks grassroots-led Independence Day Parade revival in Sioux Falls
July 4 parade returns after three-year hiatus; event anchors months of activities commemorating country's birth
 • Joe Sneve
Legals & Public Notices: May 15, 2026
City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, City of Baltic, Sheriff's Sales, Foreclosure Sales, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Summons
Sheriff candidate peddles dubious background in law enforcement
Minnehaha County candidate says he was a cop in California, but San Jose says Bobby Smith did parking enforcement
 • Jonathan Ellis
Peggy Ann Laurenz, 64
May 4, 1962 - May 11, 2026
Sioux Falls building $5.1M fire station as city's northwest joins boom
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue breaks ground on thirteenth station; city leaders say addition comes ahead of more anticipated growth
 • Dominik Dausch
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
STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Full tanks, empty wallets hurt more than political attacks
Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm
 • Bo Hutchins
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