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Defeat leaves Dusty Johnson, Republicans at political crossroads
The political future for Congressman Dusty Johnson is uncertain.
Backlog of untested guns confiscated by South Dakota Indian tribe examined by feds
About 500 firearms that had sat untested after being seized by a western South Dakota tribe will undergo forensic testing this year.
Partisanship creeping further into Sioux Falls mayoral runoff
Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Democratic Party have joined a growing list of partisans inserting themselves into the Sioux Falls mayoral election.
Reservation crime has attention of South Dakota's reps in Washington, D.C.
South Dakota’s congressional delegation is calling on the Biden administration to do more to help Indian tribes combat rising crime on their reservations.
Could Hansen pivot to South Dakota attorney general's race? GOP delegates await answer
Correction: A previous version of this article used the incorrect first name of former South Dakota Attorney General Mark Barnett. The Dakota Scout strives for accuracy and fitness and deeply regrets the error.
Doeden crashes Sioux Falls mayoral debate as nonpartisan election standard keeps bending
Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Jamie Smith didn’t expect to win over the highest-profile spectator at Friday’s debate with Christine Erickson in downtown Sioux Falls.























