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VIEWPOINT | Locking up women won’t stop abortions. Banning the pill will.
Guest column by Fred Deutsch
SCOUTING YESTERDAY | From deadlock to landmark, Carnegie gift brought bickering, divisions to Sioux Falls
This week in South Dakota history
 • Dan Gehlsen
Crossword, Sudoku answers: April 24-30
Free, for your entertainment
 • 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
 • 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…
 • 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
 • 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…
 • Joe Sneve
Legals & Public Notices: April 24, 2026
City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, City of Baltic, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Foreclosure Sales, Name…
Supreme Court rules that judges must conduct 'balancing test' when police request Marsy's Law protections
Case stems from parole absconder who opened fire on two Sioux Falls police officers
 • Jonathan Ellis
West Sioux Falls recreation gets boost with aquatic center, recreation upgrades
$15.4M Kuehn Park project, new amenities at Westside Recreation Center expand city parks portfolio
 • The Dakota Scout
What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment
Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com
 • The Dakota Scout
Court rules in favor of landlord in Army bunker dispute
Man evicted from survivalist community near Edgemont after allegedly brandishing firearm
 • Jonathan Ellis
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