Archive - The Dakota Scout

Winner of Sioux Falls mayoral race won't be decided for weeks

A two-vote margin between Christine Erickson, Jamie Smith triggers recount process that will extend into July

7 mins ago • Joe Sneve

Sioux Falls mayoral candidates each earn single vote from provisional ballots, auditor confirms

Race too close to call as both candidates concede it's heading to recount

32 mins ago • The Dakota Scout

Winner of Sioux Falls mayoral race won't be decided for weeks

A two-vote margin between Christine Erickson, Jamie Smith triggers recount process that will extend into July

4 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

After 36,556 votes counted, two separate Erickson, Smith in Sioux Falls mayoral race

Race too close to call as both candidates concede it's heading to recount

11 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Runoff victories send Oppenheimer, Pankonin, Okuwe to Sioux Falls City Council

Trio that secured most votes in June 2 election prevailed Tuesday

11 hrs ago • Gabriella Dodway

Pischke to step away from official GOP duties amid felony charges

Dell Rapids senator still eligible to continue seeking another term in the Legislature

18 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

South Dakota lawmaker faces felony election fraud charges

Dell Rapids Republican arrested following monthslong investigation

23 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Smaller Sioux Falls school opt out to lower homeowner property taxes in 2027

School Board honors retiring business manager Todd Vik amid report on robust student participation numbers

Jun 23 • Todd Epp

Company blames 'third party' in chemical drift lawsuit over damaged trees

South Dakota woman sued Wilbur-Ellis after her maples, spruce trees got hit by herbicides

Jun 23 • Jonathan Ellis

Lincoln County Commission sets timeline to fill vacancy

District 2 residents encouraged to apply to fill seat after Betty Otten resignation

Jun 22 • Todd Epp

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation raises $292,620 for Feeding SD at annual gala

Goal is to support food distribution in state, include beef to add more protein

Jun 22 • Lyrical Limelight

VIEWPOINT | Don’t blame voters for lack of trust in South Dakota politics: Look in mirror

Guest column by Daryl Christensen

Jun 22

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