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Erickson's first budget banks on public safety, roads and Sanford District

Sioux Falls' new mayor calls for below-inflation increase in budget plan unveiled 13 days after taking office

Jul 30, 2026

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Joe Sneve

Erickson's first budget banks on public safety, roads and Sanford District

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Elm tree beetle invasion sets up ash borer devastation

This week in South Dakota history: July 24-30

Jul 30, 2026

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Dan Gehlsen

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Elm tree beetle invasion sets up ash borer devastation

Elaine Wanstrath, 76

July 28, 2026

Jul 30, 2026

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LETTER | The fall elections will be a referendum on Donald Trump’s words and actions

By the time this letter is posted, the primary/runoff elections will be over and it’s off to the November general elections.

Jul 30, 2026

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LETTER | The fall elections will be a referendum on Donald Trump’s words and actions

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

Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing [email protected]

Jul 30, 2026

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The Dakota Scout

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

A year of freedom, lawmakers warned & is Sioux Falls ready for a mayor’s mansion?

SPONSORED BY BEAL DISTRIBUTING: Former legislator and high school tennis stud Richard Thomason joins Joe and Jon to discuss a busy news week in South Dakota.

Jul 30, 2026

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The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Jonathan Ellis

A year of freedom, lawmakers warned & is Sioux Falls ready for a mayor’s mansion?

Stepping in taxidermy, the Trump tribe, AI's place in journalism & what do about South Dakota counties

SPONSORED BY BEAL DISTRIBUTING: In this week's Sioux Falls-heavy episode of the SCOUTING REPORT, Megan Raposa of SIOUX FALLS SIMPLIFIED and Patrick Lalley of SIOUX FALLS LIVE visit the newsroom.

Jul 30, 2026

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The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Jonathan Ellis

Stepping in taxidermy, the Trump tribe, AI's place in journalism & what do about South Dakota counties

Planning to pivot, restaurant resiliency, dual citizenship & what it takes to win a statewide office as a Democrat

SPONSORED BY JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & BEAL DISTRIBUTING | Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Julian Beaudion joined the show to discuss his business, downtown parking and running for office.

Jul 30, 2026

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Joe Sneve, Jonathan Ellis

Planning to pivot, restaurant resiliency, dual citizenship & what it takes to win a statewide office as a Democrat

Springfield's PTSD; crime, punishment, prison services & the joy of being AG; Trump lawfare; & making memories with Jamie Smith

SPONSORED BY JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & BEAL DISTRIBUTING | Sen. Jamie Smith discusses the governor's prison task force and possible mayoral plans. Plus, AG Marty Jackley on his future and Trump lawsuits.

Jul 30, 2026

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The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Jonathan Ellis

Springfield's PTSD; crime, punishment, prison services & the joy of being AG; Trump lawfare; & making memories with Jamie Smith