Archive - The Dakota Scout

National Night Out gives Sioux Falls residents chance to meet first responders, enjoy food, fun

Annual event aims to build stronger ties between officials and community members

13 mins ago • Jacob Brende

Judge revokes bond of alleged cryptocurrency fraudster after he contacts witnesses, blows hot

Benjamin Wiener admits to defying judge's orders just two weeks after he was released from jail pending trial

5 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Spate of embezzlement cases cost South Dakota tribal programs millions in losses

U.S. Attorney's Office secures prison sentences, indictments in cases involving stolen money

11 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Gov. Larry Rhoden wins GOP nod in South Dakota governor's race

Governor cruises to runoff victory over Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden; Republican nominee advances to general election against Democrat Dan Ahlers

21 hrs ago • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

Embattled GOP state senator withdraws from race

Sen. Tom Pischke fighting charges that he committed election fraud ahead of South Dakota Republican Party convention

23 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Paul Benedict Bechtold, 76

June 9, 1950 - July 23, 2026

Jul 28

Area residents get to weigh in on new Sioux Falls themed Monopoly game

Classic board game to feature local landmarks, businesses for release next year

Jul 28 • Jonathan Ellis

ELECTION DAY: Here's how South Dakota’s first governor runoff came to be

Timeline outlines campaign journey that narrowed South Dakota’s GOP field to Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden

Jul 28 • The Dakota Scout

Milk pleads not guilty to all charges after death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel

Suspect, the victim's uncle, had not met with an attorney prior to Monday’s court appearance and will remain in federal custody pending a Thursday…

Jul 27 • Hunter Dunteman

VIEWPOINT | Replacing teeth with 21st-century solutions helps prevent more damage

Guest column by Dr. Bradley Jordan

Jul 27

Badlands National Park becomes first park in South Dakota to earn Dark Sky designation

Recognition honors international spots that protect the night sky for star gazers

Jul 27 • The Dakota Scout

The Dakota Scout E-edition | July 24-30, 2026

Volume 2 | Number 100

Jul 27

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