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Sponsors: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & BEAL DISTRIBUTING | Rep. Dusty Johnson talks about not picking a running mate before the June primary, his upbringing …

11 hrs ago • 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

12 hrs ago • Todd Epp

May 31, 1939 - May 11, 2026

15 hrs ago

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

19 hrs ago • 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

21 hrs ago

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

22 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Peggy Ann Laurenz, 64

May 4, 1962 - May 11, 2026

May 15

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

May 14 • 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

May 14 • 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

May 14 • Bo Hutchins

Former lawman gets three life sentences for Centerville murders

Jay Ostrem won't have chance at parole after killing three in 2024 shooting

May 14 • Hunter Dunteman

Rapid City mayor eyes second term as growth, projects loom

Salamun says major investments, Black Hills momentum weighing on 2027 reelection plans

May 14 • Dominik Dausch

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