Archive - The Dakota Scout

Peggy Ann Laurenz, 64

May 4, 1962 - May 11, 2026

4 hrs ago

Sioux Falls building $5.1M fire station as city's northwest joins boom

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue breaks ground on thirteenth station; city leaders say addition comes ahead of more anticipated growth

14 hrs ago • Dominik Dausch

What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing events@thedakotascout.com

14 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Full tanks, empty wallets hurt more than political attacks

Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm

14 hrs ago • Bo Hutchins

Former lawman gets three life sentences for Centerville murders

Jay Ostrem won't have chance at parole after killing three in 2024 shooting

15 hrs ago • Hunter Dunteman

Rapid City mayor eyes second term as growth, projects loom

Salamun says major investments, Black Hills momentum weighing on 2027 reelection plans

20 hrs ago • Dominik Dausch

South Dakota cut from revived Summit carbon pipeline route

Summit charts new route through Nebraska after rocky fight in Mount Rushmore State

May 13 • Dominik Dausch

Raymond ‘Ray’ J. Pederson, 82

October 10, 1943 - May 4, 2026

May 13

Lemmon grocery gets lifeline — and a new owner

Longtime manager buying northwest South Dakota grocery store with Governor's Office of Economic Development-backed loan; De Smet's DeSCo Architectural…

May 13 • The Dakota Scout

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Decades of reforestation follow South Dakota's most devastating Black Hills fire

This week in South Dakota history: May 8-14

May 13 • Dan Gehlsen

Minnesota Vikings bringing girls flag football to Sioux Falls schools

NFL team has invested $2 million into expanding sport that debuts in Olympics

May 13 • The Dakota Scout

GOP field for South Dakota Attorney General grows as Black Hills judge enters race

Third Republican declares candidacy to succeed Marty Jackley as state's top law enforcement officer

May 13 • The Dakota Scout

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