Legislative nutcrackers, the validation of abysmal turnout, $2B question(s), South Dakota's jerky reign, readying to run & EV 101

May 16, 2025

Legislative nutcrackers, the validation of abysmal turnout, $2B question(s), South Dakota's jerky reign, readying to run & EV 101

Legislative nutcrackers, the validation of abysmal turnout, $2B question(s), South Dakota's jerky reign, readying to run & EV 101

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Scouting the news

Federal judge presses South Dakota over secretary of state's election authority

Federal judge presses South Dakota over secretary of state's election authority

Defense attorneys argue constitutional election officer isn’t proper defendant in proof-of-citizenship law challenge

Sep 11, 2026

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Erickson selects seasoned employee to lead city's HR office

Erickson selects seasoned employee to lead city's HR office

Interim Director Kim Stulken to lead city of Sioux Falls’ human resources department after 17 years of service

Sep 11, 2026

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The Dakota Scout

Police union calls for accountability as Sioux Falls budgets for Flock cameras

Police union calls for accountability as Sioux Falls budgets for Flock cameras

Labor organization representing law enforcement officers says state needs statutes with ‘real consequences’ for abusing use of ALPRs

Sep 11, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | We must stop unchecked development of AI and data centers

VIEWPOINT | We must stop unchecked development of AI and data centers

Guest column by Brian Bengs, independent U.S. Senate candidate

Sep 11, 2026

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The Dakota Scout

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