Archive - The Dakota Scout

Years of hard work help restore Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

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

4 hrs ago • 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

13 hrs ago • 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

17 hrs ago • Todd Epp

South Dakota to buy Colorado gunsmithing school in $10M defense push

State defense institute, new programming at Western Dakota Technical College boosted with Future Fund economic development incentives awarded by…

18 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Lincoln County commissioners approve veterans memorial over objections from veterans

Scaled back version passes after more expensive option failed last week

19 hrs ago • Todd Epp

VIEWPOINT | Americans are enjoying lower tax bills, bigger refunds

Guest column by U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota)

20 hrs ago

VIEWPOINT | Exclusion from Sioux Falls mayor debate about protecting status quo

Guest column by David Zokaites, Sioux Falls mayoral candidate

Apr 14

U.S. Attorney's Office announces that millions of dollars recovered for victims, law enforcement

Federal Crime Victims Fund has been running short of money, prompting lawmakers to backfill with $5.5 million to assist abused women, children

Apr 14 • Jonathan Ellis

VIEWPOINT | As Washington spends, South Dakota families must come first in budget reconciliation

Guest column by Grace Sargent

Apr 13

Sioux Falls readying for severe weather season with tornado drill

Sirens to sound throughout city as officials urge residents to plan for twisters, severe thunderstorms

Apr 13 • The Dakota Scout

The Dakota Scout E-edition | April 10-16, 2026

Volume 2 | Number 85

Apr 13

Wendy Olson, 71

September 16, 1954 – April 9, 2026

Apr 12

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