Archive - Sioux Falls of The Dakota Scout

Officials clash over decorum while Lincoln County courthouse vote delayed

Airport report sparks confrontation as commissioners continue deliberations on what to do with Canton courthouse

Dec 24 • Todd Epp

Minnehaha County insurance rate hike lowest in nearly a decade

Officials say insurance market leveling off after double-digit increases

Dec 23 • Barry Allan Amundson

End of automatic subsidies for Sioux Falls nonprofits brings warnings of service cuts

Multi-Cultural Center leader says being left off funding list stunts 28-year relationship with city of Sioux Falls

Dec 22 • The Dakota Scout

From roads to recreation, Falls Park makeover targets 'signature park' distinction

Sioux Falls envisions reconfigured street network, prioritized pedestrian traffic at namesake park

Dec 17 • Joe Sneve

Rezone for Sioux Falls data center inches toward fruition

Planning commission-approved plan stipulates setback distances, buffers surrounding server farm

Dec 17 • Joe Sneve

Sioux Falls could close year with unspent snow removal cash — if Mother Nature cooperates

City Hall touts strong construction year in monthly financial briefing

Dec 17 • The Dakota Scout

Minnehaha County caps off $4 million first responder radio upgrades

Large pockets in county existed where portable radios didn't have coverage

Dec 16 • Jonathan Ellis

Kirby family donating $1 million to Frank Olson indoor pool project

Lifelong swimmer Jennifer Kirby calls swimming great for physical and mental health

Dec 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Behind-the-scenes talks lead Sioux Falls council to unanimous support for predecessor's return

Vernon Brown's return to Carnegie Town Hall follows weeks of private discussions between councilors wanting seasoned hand without 2026 election…

Dec 10 • Joe Sneve

Aircraft storage cost hike set for takeoff at Sioux Falls-area airport

Lincoln County Commission also approves wage study, Christmas Eve courthouse closure, creation of public defender advisory committee

Dec 10 • Todd Epp

Sioux Falls ‘erroneously’ lowered speed limit on Minnesota Avenue, state official says

State officials say the City of Sioux Falls placed signage on a stretch of state highway without authorization, effectively lowering the speed limit by…

Dec 9 • Hunter Dunteman

Class sizes not changing in Sioux Falls despite budget cuts

School leaders vow to protect student-teacher ratios; three school board seats up for grabs in election to be held alongside South Dakota's June 2026…

Dec 9 • Todd Epp

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