Legendary Democratic lawmaker Frank Kloucek returns to the Lounge, this time as a candidate for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.

Reporter Todd Epp, a regular contributor to The Dakota Scout, also makes a special appearance.

With Scout founders Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis, the men discuss the 2026 election, the 25 year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and take a walk down memory lane to discuss horse slaughter and smoking ban legislation of yesteryear.

DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK’S SCOUTING LOUNGE?

Downloaded hundreds of times since both free and paid subscribers of The Dakota Scout received it in their inboxes seven days ago, there’s still time to catch up. Hit the link to listen to “English origins | Coming to America | Coaching success | Data center lobbying | Defending the Flock | Zoo ask | Turfing a field | Sept. 5, 2026 James Oppenheimer” and check out all past shows in the podcast archive.

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