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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Oct. 9-15

Oct 9, 2026

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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Oct. 9-15

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Legals & Public Notices: October 9, 2026

Oct 9, 2026

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120 min read

Legals & Public Notices: October 9, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, City of Baltic, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Foreclosure Sales, Summons

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

Oct 8, 2026

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

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OBITUARY | Kenneth ‘Ken’ Johnston and Delores ‘Dee’ (Nohr) Johnston

Oct 8, 2026

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OBITUARY | Kenneth ‘Ken’ Johnston and Delores ‘Dee’ (Nohr) Johnston

May 20, 1923 – Dec. 11, 2024, and Nov. 23, 1929 – Feb. 1, 2021

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LETTER | Billionaires, not Democratic Socialists, pose biggest threat to America

Oct 8, 2026

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LETTER | Billionaires, not Democratic Socialists, pose biggest threat to America

Submitted by Jay Williams, Yankton

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South Dakota's Paul Nelson built iconic pheasant hunting empire. Now it’s for sale

Oct 8, 2026

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South Dakota's Paul Nelson built iconic pheasant hunting empire. Now it’s for sale

PHOTOS: Gettysburg hunting destination where Dick Cheney took refuge after 9/11 listed for $74.M

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VIEWPOINT | Congress should not reopen the hemp loophole

Oct 7, 2026

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2 min read

VIEWPOINT | Congress should not reopen the hemp loophole

Guest column by State Rep. David Kull, District 2

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OBITUARY | Rosanne Marie Kirts, 79

Oct 7, 2026

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OBITUARY | Rosanne Marie Kirts, 79

Feb. 11, 1947 – Oct. 2, 2026

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OBITUARY | Donlin G. Faulstich, 91

Oct 6, 2026

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OBITUARY | Donlin G. Faulstich, 91

Feb. 21, 1935 – Sept. 30, 2026

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LETTER | Amendment L is not the correct path for South Dakota

Oct 5, 2026

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3 min read

LETTER | Amendment L is not the correct path for South Dakota

Submitted by Mike Zitterich, Sioux Falls

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OBITUARY | Karen Ann Handel, 85

Oct 5, 2026

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OBITUARY | Karen Ann Handel, 85

June 1, 1941 – Sept. 25, 2026

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The Dakota Scout E-edition | Oct. 2-8, 2026

Oct 5, 2026

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The Dakota Scout E-edition | Oct. 2-8, 2026

Volume 3 | Number 10

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VIEWPOINT | Downtown district helps Sioux Falls accomplish more

Oct 4, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | Downtown district helps Sioux Falls accomplish more

Guest column by Brandon Hanson, DTSF CEO

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OBITUARY | Shonna Lynn Haugen, 56

Oct 3, 2026

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OBITUARY | Shonna Lynn Haugen, 56

Feb. 4, 1970 – Sept. 30, 2026

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OBITUARY | William Golden, 60

Oct 3, 2026

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2 min read

OBITUARY | William Golden, 60

Dec. 31, 1965 – Oct. 2, 2026

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The Trump drag | Democracy, populism & ruling South Dakota | A viral confrontation | Is he a liberal? | 50%+1's two edges  | Caring for neighbors | Oct. 3, 2026 - Brian Bengs, Ned Horstad, Elizabeth Schenkel

Oct 3, 2026

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The Trump drag | Democracy, populism & ruling South Dakota | A viral confrontation | Is he a liberal? | 50%+1's two edges | Caring for neighbors | Oct. 3, 2026 - Brian Bengs, Ned Horstad, Elizabeth Schenkel

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COUNTERPOINT | ‘Under God the People Rule’: Vote ‘L-NO’ on Amendment L

Oct 3, 2026

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COUNTERPOINT | ‘Under God the People Rule’: Vote ‘L-NO’ on Amendment L

Guest column by John A Durajczyk

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VIEWPOINT | Amending S.D. Constitution deserves higher level of consensus

Oct 3, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | Amending S.D. Constitution deserves higher level of consensus

Guest column by state Sen. Taffy Howard, District 34

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White House sending $7M boost to rural South Dakota ambulance service

Oct 3, 2026

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White House sending $7M boost to rural South Dakota ambulance service

EMS funds designated for telemedicine, communications technology across Mount Rushmore State

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Midco executive slated for Sioux Falls City  Council’s top administrative post

Oct 2, 2026

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Midco executive slated for Sioux Falls City Council’s top administrative post

Councilors to consider Sara Combs' nomination next week

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OBITUARY | Carolyn Kading, 89

Oct 2, 2026

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OBITUARY | Carolyn Kading, 89

Sept. 17, 1937 – Sept. 29, 2026

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LETTER | Before voting, consider whether Jackley applied law fairly

Oct 2, 2026

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LETTER | Before voting, consider whether Jackley applied law fairly

Submitted by Julia Kleinschmit, Vermillion

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Legals & Public Notices: Oct. 2, 2026

Oct 2, 2026

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110 min read

Legals & Public Notices: Oct. 2, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, City of Baltic, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Bid Notices, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Foreclosure Sales, Summons

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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Oct. 2-8, 2026

Oct 2, 2026

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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Oct. 2-8, 2026

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

Oct 1, 2026

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8 min read

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

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