Archive - The Dakota Scout

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January 8, 1935 - April 19, 2026

7 hrs ago

VIEWPOINT | Large-scale economic development projects pick winners and losers

Guest column by Chris Larson

11 hrs ago

CARTOON | Fish filters

As seen in the April 24-30, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

12 hrs ago • Ryan M Stoick

SCOUTING REPORT | Jail open for business, awarding police officers, This Far Country, new trees in Brookings

A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments

16 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Cancer survivor helping others find hope through ministry

Sioux Falls native Chris Lawrence to host luncheon about fighting fear of cancer

18 hrs ago • Dorene Weinstein

VIEWPOINT | Locking up women won’t stop abortions. Banning the pill will.

Guest column by Fred Deutsch

Apr 25

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | From deadlock to landmark, Carnegie gift brought bickering, divisions to Sioux Falls

This week in South Dakota history

Apr 25 • Dan Gehlsen

Crossword, Sudoku answers: April 24-30

Free, for your entertainment

Apr 25 • The Dakota Scout

South Dakota tech schools, universities forge relationships in bid to help students advance

University of South Dakota, Southeast Technical College sign latest agreement cementing programs

Apr 25 • Jonathan Ellis

(Steel) horses | Badlands dirt biking | Re-hooked on phonics | Classroom renegade | Why run? | War or Defense | A'bullsh*t' story | South…

SPONSORS: JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & Beal Distributing | South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden visit The Dakota Scout Lounge as guests on…

Apr 24 • The Dakota Scout, Jonathan Ellis, and Joe Sneve

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Department of Education names Regional Teachers of the Year

Five teachers from across South Dakota will compete for Teacher of the Year recognition

Apr 24 • The Dakota Scout

Former GOP governor, Democratic nominee backing bid to oust Republican senator

Pischke faces intra-party challenger; independent in South Dakota legislative race backed by former governor, past GOP leader, Democratic Party's 2026…

Apr 24 • Joe Sneve

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