Archive - The Dakota Scout

Ahlers, McCleerey try to appeal to moderates while swinging at GOP status quo

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee raises property rights, health care, bipartisanship as key parts of policy platform

18 mins ago • Dominik Dausch

LETTER | Fauci received a full preemptive pardon, so why is he pleading the Fifth?

Anthony Fauci received a full pardon from Joe Biden.

6 hrs ago

Lincoln County seeks more data before changing 40-acre ag tax threshold

Preliminary report shows 130 more small farms might get break, but at least $1.1M tax burden would shift to other landowners

12 hrs ago • Todd Epp

Pamella Sue Sonnichsen, 80

Feb. 20, 1946 – Aug. 5, 2026

23 hrs ago

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Sioux Falls affordable housing project

Group has adapted to changing housing market with new business model

Aug 11 • Jacob Brende

Ahlers selects Sisseton farmer, ex-lawmaker as running mate

South Dakota election website lists Steven McCleerey's name early, preempting planned Wednesday announcement from Democratic candidate in governor's…

Aug 11 • Dominik Dausch

South Dakota loses appeal on deadline for constitutional amendments

State argued it needed more time to allow for pre-election lawsuits, challenges

Aug 11 • Jonathan Ellis

Sioux Falls School District fills most teacher jobs, but 106 support vacancies remain

District needs 250 substitutes by late fall as shrinking regional pool adds hiring pressure

Aug 11 • Todd Epp

VIEWPOINT | Disappointed Democrats should keep eye on big picture and vote for Bengs

Guest column by Rick Knobe

Aug 10

Pharmaceutical industry loses bid to scuttle South Dakota law

Legislature passed law to ensure rural hospitals weren't left out of 340B drug discount program

Aug 10 • Jonathan Ellis

The Dakota Scout E-edition | Aug. 7-13, 2026

Volume 3 | Number 2

Aug 10

VIEWPOINT | First senior cooperative hits five years in Sioux Falls

Guest column by Greg LaFollette

Aug 9

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