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Convicted child rapist, fentanyl dealer was slated for deportation

Man fought removal from country after being released into ICE custody

41 mins ago • Jonathan Ellis

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

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

1 hr ago • The Dakota Scout

VIEWPOINT | A smarter approach to corrections is taking shape in South Dakota

Guest column by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen

4 hrs ago

Senate, congressional hopefuls join governor's race on South Dakota Republican primary ballots

Primary battles take shape across South Dakota’s top political bouts

6 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Two seats contested in primary election for Lincoln County Commission

Commissioner Jim Schmidt's departure puts Canton-based government at crossroads

19 hrs ago • Hunter Dunteman

Early voting stalled across South Dakota

Election officials say statutory deadlines, candidate filing volumes delayed ballot printing

22 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve

Federal ballots, citizenship rules, election consolidation complicate South Dakota primary

RV voter laws, expanded eligibility checks and merged local races add complexity for voters, county auditors alike

23 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Wilma Harriett Haugen, 87

May 14, 1938 - April 9, 2026

24 hrs ago

STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Lights, debate, confusion — and then the moon did something useful

Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm

Apr 15 • Bo Hutchins

Years of hard work help restore Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

Dam washed out after deluge, wiping out campgrounds, trails and beloved lake

Apr 15 • Shannon Marvel

City Hall: Next phase of Sioux Falls railyard redevelopment hinges on $8M tax incentive

Iowa developer's TIF request tied to $95M build-out of downtown land acquired by city of Sioux Falls more than a decade ago

Apr 15 • Joe Sneve

School taxes estimated to fall by more 20 percent for average Sioux Falls home

$343M budget proposal inches ahead as South Dakota's largest school district anticipates levy to drop

Apr 14 • Todd Epp

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