Archive - The Dakota Scout

Sara Louise Martin, 61

May 23, 1964 - March 30, 2026

6 hrs ago

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | South Dakota helped launch Mother’s Day in 1909; Huron mom honored in 2026

This week in South Dakota history: April 3-9

12 hrs ago • Dan Gehlsen

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

Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com

12 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Record-breaking cattle prices could continue rising, economist predicts

Hog markets will benefit from high beef prices as packing industry downsizes

13 hrs ago • Elisa Sand

Chris Hinds, 38

January 8, 1988 - April 6, 2026

19 hrs ago

Trump education chief stumps for dismantling of her own department during South Dakota stop

White House plan wants to shift funding and authority to states through block grants

22 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Presidential historian warns Brookings crowd of danger in America’s political moment

Daschle Dialogues speaker Jon Meacham critiques President Trump, talks Thune & South Dakota's Senate legacy with former leader Tom Daschle looking on

Apr 8 • Joe Sneve

President Trump taps South Dakotan to head United Nations food supply operation

White House nominates USDA Undersecretary Luke J. Lindberg to lead World Food Program

Apr 8 • The Dakota Scout

Leland 'Lee' H Palmer, 54

December 11, 1971 - March 30, 2026

Apr 8

Recording mandate for local meetings in South Dakota remains unsettled

Government transparency task force balks at scope of open government proposals

Apr 8 • Hunter Dunteman

Rep. Dusty Johnson wants South Dakota to go tougher on drug dealers, repeat offenders

GOP candidate for governor taps law enforcement officials to lead offender task force

Apr 8 • Jonathan Ellis

New Sioux Falls task force to assess school facility needs, with focus on Whittier

Group starts meeting this week with potential bond issue in district's future

Apr 7 • Todd Epp

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