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Suspected bogus GOP primary candidates prompt criminal probe in South Dakota

Minnehaha County Sheriff reviewing alleged election fraud after candidate filing forms flagged by auditor

2 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Legals & Public Notices: April 17, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Bid…

5 hrs ago

Secretary of State's Office warned Legislature more than a year ago about ballot delays

Lawmakers rejected Monae Johnson's efforts to change petition deadlines, registered mail loophole

6 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Five South Dakota superintendents recognized for innovation, service, leadership

South Dakota School Superintendents Association honors administrators across state

20 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | South Dakota farmers revolt against college president

This week in South Dakota history: April 10-16

22 hrs ago • Dan Gehlsen

Convicted child rapist, fentanyl dealer was slated for deportation

Man fought removal from country after being released into ICE custody

Apr 16 • 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

Apr 16 • The Dakota Scout

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

Guest column by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen

Apr 16

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

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

Apr 16 • The Dakota Scout

Two seats contested in primary election for Lincoln County Commission

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

Apr 15 • Hunter Dunteman

Early voting stalled across South Dakota

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

Apr 15 • 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

Apr 15 • Joe Sneve

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