Archive - Sioux Falls of The Dakota Scout

Battle-hardened servant retiring with career-long view of South Dakota's growing political, cultural divide

Renowned Lincoln County official's appointment required outside help to break stalemate among commissioners nearly 30 years ago.

16 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Closed Sioux Falls rehab hospital sued over patient death

Feeding tube meant for patient's stomach ended up in lung, lawsuit alleges

Apr 1 • Jonathan Ellis

South Dakota county government fixture will retire with historic distinction

Longtime Lincoln County commissioner, Sioux Falls metro powerbroker won’t seek reelection after 28 years in office

Apr 1 • Joe Sneve

March 2026

Drought conditions greet spring garden season

Trees, shrubs could use extra watering

Mar 29 • Dorene Weinstein

Lincoln County debates how to implement South Dakota's newest sales tax law

Officials divided on whether Gov. Rhoden's SB 96 allows direct referral to voters by commissions

Mar 26 • Todd Epp

Lawmakers’ tax plan injects new tension into Sioux Falls mayoral race

Relief for government or taxpayers? City Hall contenders clash on tax strategy

Mar 24 • Joe Sneve

Mayor TenHaken: Sioux Falls overcame historic hurdles, crises with resilience, investments during tenure

Final State of the City recounts disasters, population surge and economic momentum while mayor shares optimistic outlook

Mar 23 • Joe Sneve

New Smithfield location, $90 million TIF win approval

Local homeowners ask for buyouts, worry their properties no longer worth what they were before Foundation Park announcement

Mar 18 • Jonathan Ellis

Sheriff Mike Milstead: parolees driving Minnehaha County Jail population

Jail on verge of needing to open expansion space to house growing daily inmate population

Mar 17 • Jonathan Ellis

Scenes of St. Patrick's Day Parade: Festivities take place ahead of looming blizzard

Breezy but warmish temperatures greet thousands to celebrate holiday at the tail end of winter

Mar 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Sioux Falls Fourth of July parade returns for 250th anniversary of Declaration signing

Retired military veteran organizing America250 event after two years of absence

Mar 14 • Jonathan Ellis

Fast growth driving Lincoln County criminal caseload increases

Pressure mounting on public safety, sheriff and state's attorney warn

Mar 13 • Todd Epp

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