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Budget pressures push South Dakota toward reserve funds
State finance officials warn of flat revenues, rising Medicaid costs as lawmakers open 2026 session
 • Todd Epp
James E. Lynn, 88
June 19, 1937 — December 14, 2025
Sioux Falls changing approach to teaching English learners amid study success
Board also confronted by grandmother who says grandson suspended over handling of toy gun
 • Todd Epp
Tax relief, public safety, national security push drive Rhoden's 2026 vision
South Dakota governor frames State of the State address around 'Strong, safe and free' theme; speech marks start of 2026 Legislative Session
 • Joe Sneve
TRANSCRIPT: Gov. Larry Rhoden delivers first State of the State
Read the full transcript of 2026 address to the South Dakota Legislature
 • The Dakota Scout
Mildred 'Millie' Hotchkiss, 94
July 19, 1931 — January 9, 2026
James 'Jim' Hendrickson, 85
August 3, 1940 — December 17, 2025
Judge rules against Huron health care staffing firm in trademark dispute
Wisconsin-based PRN Health Services has held federal trademark for decades
 • Jonathan Ellis
VIEWPOINT | The Dust Bowl is still teaching property tax reform lessons
Guest column by Jordan Deffenbaugh
Brookings agrees to assist SDSU Police Department following firing of school chief
Brookings Police Chief Michael Drake will provide leadership for the school until a new chief can be found
 • Jonathan Ellis
The Dakota Scout E-edition | Jan. 9-15, 2026
Volume 2 | Number 72
 • The Dakota Scout
REVIEW | ‘Stuffy the Bear: Had a Hole in His Heart ’ offers gentle lesson in healing
South Dakota author Kris Jerke’s new children’s book blends whimsy, emotional insight in a story of love, loss and what makes us whole
 • Rebecca Garnes
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