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SCOUTING SIOUX METRO | Nonprofit builds future for kids with disabilities

Harrisburg donates land for Uniquely Yours, which broke ground on facility able to welcome 60 children before and after school, during summer

Nov 15, 2026

Virginia Olson

CARTOON | Dome dues

As seen in the Nov. 13-20, 2026, edition of The Dakota Scout

Nov 15, 2026

Ryan M Stoick

Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

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Nov 14, 2026

Joe Sneve

Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

VIEWPOINT | Wanted — a new Democratic Party for South Dakota

Guest column by Peter Stavrianos

Nov 14, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | Wanted — a new Democratic Party for South Dakota

Regents deny racism was behind firing of SDSU equestrian coach

Dispute involves accusation of falsified ‘swamp fever’ certification for horse, comes after previous allegations of grand theft were dismissed

Nov 14, 2026

Jonathan Ellis

Regents deny racism was behind firing of SDSU equestrian coach

REVIEW: ‘& Juliet’ turns the Bard upside down with pop nostalgia, big laughs, a whole lot of heart

The unexpectedly hilarious and heartfelt reimagining of Shakespeare continues this weekend at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls

Nov 13, 2026

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REVIEW: ‘& Juliet’ turns the Bard upside down with pop nostalgia, big laughs, a whole lot of heart

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State Politics

Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

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Nov 14, 2026

Joe Sneve

Business, construction leaders speak in favor of fair data center regulations

While opponents call for moratorium, others say Sioux Falls and South Dakota should consider benefits

Nov 9, 2026

The Dakota Scout

New state football championship contract looms for South Dakota high schools

Association negotiating shorter contract as DakotaDome deal nears term, also considering changes to All-State Band audition process

Nov 9, 2026

Dana Hess

Yankton lawmaker Mike Stevens elected South Dakota House speaker

Reps. Amber Arlint, Taylor Rehfeldt, Drew Peterson earn leadership spots from GOP caucus

Nov 9, 2026

The Dakota Scout

5 to 10 | Still glowing | Convention center needs a downtown glow-up | 329 rejections | 'Call us when you have space' | Starting over | Nov. 7, 2026 Shawn Pritchett, Teri Schmidt, Brittany Hanson, Rep. Eric Muckey, Rep.-elect Ali Rae Horsted

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Nov 7, 2026

Jonathan Ellis, Joe Sneve

Crabtree in, Karr out: South Dakota Senate Republicans reshuffle leadership ahead of 2027 session

GOP caucus picks Sen. Tim Reed as president pro tempore; Sen. Amber Hulse to serve as assistant leader as Sen. Casey Crabtree returns to leader post

Nov 6, 2026

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Sioux falls

SCOUTING SIOUX METRO | Nonprofit builds future for kids with disabilities

Harrisburg donates land for Uniquely Yours, which broke ground on facility able to welcome 60 children before and after school, during summer

Nov 15, 2026

Virginia Olson

Sioux Falls eliminates more tax breaks for data centers

Mayor Erickson, City Council exclude data centers from city's property tax relief program eligibility list

Nov 11, 2026

Joe Sneve

Minnehaha County joins effort to lobby Air Force for F-35 fighters

Local groups partnering with state and congressional delegation to upgrade fighters for 114th Fighter Wing

Nov 10, 2026

Jonathan Ellis

Sioux Falls board votes to close Renberg Elementary, reassign students

School’s 87 students will move to other schools in fall 2027; district officials project annual savings of $500,000 to $750,000

Nov 10, 2026

Todd Epp

Business, construction leaders speak in favor of fair data center regulations

While opponents call for moratorium, others say Sioux Falls and South Dakota should consider benefits

Nov 9, 2026

The Dakota Scout

Smithfield starts neighborhood outreach after judge's critique

Pork plant giant plans public meeting after judge overturned approval of proposed relocation from downtown Sioux Falls

Nov 9, 2026

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Check out what veteran reporters Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve are covering as well as The Dakota Scout’s other trusted team members.

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Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

Nov 14, 2026

5 to 10 | Still glowing | Convention center needs a downtown glow-up | 329 rejections | 'Call us when you have space' | Starting over | Nov. 7, 2026 Shawn Pritchett, Teri Schmidt, Brittany Hanson, Rep. Eric Muckey, Rep.-elect Ali Rae Horsted

Nov 7, 2026

Where a sheriff buys gas | Election preview | Working across the aisle | Four more years | Data center delirium | Sleeping in the office | Oct. 31, 2026, Dan Ahlers, Marty Jackley, Larry Rhoden, Tony Venhuizen

Oct 31, 2026

Flying Delta and United | Using polls | Iranian messaging on AI | Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz | Creating a digital 'sandbox' | Faking independence | Bringing home the B-21 | Oct. 24, 2026 Sen. Mike Rounds

Oct 24, 2026

THE SCOUTING LOUNGE PODCAST

A weekly podcast where award-winning reporters Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis ditch the gotcha journalism to bring candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with South Dakota’s political leaders, celebrities and newsmakers.

SCOUTING SIOUX METRO | Nonprofit builds future for kids with disabilities

CARTOON | Dome dues

Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

VIEWPOINT | Wanted — a new Democratic Party for South Dakota

Regents deny racism was behind firing of SDSU equestrian coach

REVIEW: ‘& Juliet’ turns the Bard upside down with pop nostalgia, big laughs, a whole lot of heart

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State Politics

Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

Business, construction leaders speak in favor of fair data center regulations

New state football championship contract looms for South Dakota high schools

Yankton lawmaker Mike Stevens elected South Dakota House speaker

5 to 10 | Still glowing | Convention center needs a downtown glow-up | 329 rejections | 'Call us when you have space' | Starting over | Nov. 7, 2026 Shawn Pritchett, Teri Schmidt, Brittany Hanson, Rep. Eric Muckey, Rep.-elect Ali Rae Horsted

Crabtree in, Karr out: South Dakota Senate Republicans reshuffle leadership ahead of 2027 session

Sioux falls

SCOUTING SIOUX METRO | Nonprofit builds future for kids with disabilities

Sioux Falls eliminates more tax breaks for data centers

Minnehaha County joins effort to lobby Air Force for F-35 fighters

Sioux Falls board votes to close Renberg Elementary, reassign students

Business, construction leaders speak in favor of fair data center regulations

Smithfield starts neighborhood outreach after judge's critique

THE LATEST FROM…

Check out what veteran reporters Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve are covering as well as The Dakota Scout’s other trusted team members.

Joe Sneve

Jonathan Ellis

Dan Gehlsen

Dominik Dausch

VIEWPOINTS

Back on top | Dusty's legislative leaders | Leaving it to the locals | Dubious data center disputes | Praising Dakota State University | Shooting down bad bills | Nov. 14, 2026 Sen. Casey Crabree

5 to 10 | Still glowing | Convention center needs a downtown glow-up | 329 rejections | 'Call us when you have space' | Starting over | Nov. 7, 2026 Shawn Pritchett, Teri Schmidt, Brittany Hanson, Rep. Eric Muckey, Rep.-elect Ali Rae Horsted

Where a sheriff buys gas | Election preview | Working across the aisle | Four more years | Data center delirium | Sleeping in the office | Oct. 31, 2026, Dan Ahlers, Marty Jackley, Larry Rhoden, Tony Venhuizen

Flying Delta and United | Using polls | Iranian messaging on AI | Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz | Creating a digital 'sandbox' | Faking independence | Bringing home the B-21 | Oct. 24, 2026 Sen. Mike Rounds

THE SCOUTING LOUNGE PODCAST

A weekly podcast where award-winning reporters Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis ditch the gotcha journalism to bring candid, behind-the-scenes conversations with South Dakota’s political leaders, celebrities and newsmakers.

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