Archive - The Dakota Scout

Government dismisses indictments against West River ranching couple

Community, industry had rallied to support Charles and Heather Maude in land dispute with feds

Apr 28 •

Actor Kevin Costner fights in South Dakota Supreme Court over fate of Black Hills sculptures

Actor commissioned sculptures for a resort and casino that was never built

Mar 22, 2023 •

VIEWPOINT | Mount Rushmore could be home to America’s next great monument

Guest column by state Rep. Tim Goodwin-District 30

Jul 13

Gov. Kristi Noem's account of meeting North Korean dictator in doubt

French president's office also contradicts account in book that documents killing of Cricket the dog

May 2, 2024 •

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VIEWPOINT | Choosing excellence: A call to rebuild South Dakota's public education system

Guest column by Maggie Seidel

Jan 4, 2024

John Deere denies tractor has design flaw in S.D. product liability suit

Farm couple alleges that tractor has dangerous design flaw leading to fall

May 11, 2024 •

South Dakota health systems pay to have Gov. Noem play nurse in new ad

State inks deal worth more than $160K with hospitals ahead of latest Freedom Works Here campaign

Jan 4, 2024 •

VIEWPOINT: South Dakota ranching family victim of environmental crusaders

Guest column by Rep. Liz May

Apr 18

LETTER | It's time for South Dakota to break up with Sen. Thune

Letter by Stephanie Marty of Sioux Falls

Mar 15

Kristi Noem threatens to sue The Dakota Scout over credit card spending stories

Former South Dakota governor’s personal lawyer sends 'cease and desist' letter to Sioux Falls-based news outlet; The Scout defends reporting

Mar 7 •

South Dakota governor's office wants court to reseal Noem credit card spending

The Dakota Scout receives threat of legal action after auditor's office turned over invoices this week

Feb 8 •

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Death of former cabinet secretary comes after abuse of power allegations

Found dead last week, Andrew Gerlach let go in October after decades in South Dakota government

Jan 10, 2024 •

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