Archive - Sioux Falls of The Dakota Scout

Law enforcement ties Sioux Falls’ drug bust drop to border security

Fentanyl seizures dropped 87 percent from 2024 to 2025, while meth, coke and heroin confiscations also decreased

14 hrs ago • Hunter Dunteman

Staffing shortages, funding shortfalls, reluctant lawmakers linger for South Dakota EMS

Lincoln County Commission frustrated with lack of action to address ambulance service constraints as another community moves to limit service for rural…

Mar 4 • Todd Epp

Sioux Falls’ crime rate continues trending down as population steadily grows

Public safety leaders say latest police data shows South Dakota's largest city still safe place to live

Mar 4 • Hunter Dunteman

February 2026

Catholic Diocese taps Oldham-Ramona-Rutland superintendent as O’Gorman High principal

Dawn Hoeke to succeed Joan Mahoney, who is retiring after 36 years in the Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School System

Feb 27

Lincoln County Commission rejects data center moratorium

Residents press commissioners with concerns about upending agrarian way of life

Feb 25 • Todd Epp

Sioux Falls schools face growing early childhood waitlist

District officials: 1% funding increase from South Dakota Capitol won't close funding gap

Feb 25 • Todd Epp

Commissioners give thumbs up to proposed Smithfield TIF

City of Sioux Falls, Development Foundation brief Minnehaha County Commission on $90 million district

Feb 24 • Jonathan Ellis

Automotive instructor gets top teacher honors in South Dakota's largest public school district

Real-world training, industry partnerships earn Sioux Falls CTE's Rickie McCaulsky Teacher of the Year distinction

Feb 24 • Patrick Lalley

Selberg drops out of 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral contest

Former councilor puts support behind competitor in race to succeed term-limited Paul TenHaken

Feb 23 • Joe Sneve

Analysis: Longer calendar, early mayoral contributions fueling Sioux Falls election history

Erickson, Batcheller set fundraising pace in early months of 2026 municipal campaign cycle

Feb 20 • Joe Sneve

New sewer lines to unlock thousands of acres in southeast Sioux Falls

City set to begin multi-year infrastructure buildout

Feb 19 • The Dakota Scout

Smithfield wants $90M TIF for new Sioux Falls pork plant

City councilors get first look at 20-year financing plan tied to $1.3B relocation to Foundation Park

Feb 18 • Joe Sneve

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