Archive - Sioux Falls of The Dakota Scout

Selberg drops out of 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral contest

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

4 hrs ago • 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

Sioux Falls Southeast District council race gets third candidate in former DOC official

Brady Kerkman focusing on public safety, housing and transparency

Feb 17 • Jonathan Ellis

Smithfield, T. Denny Sanford team up on new Sioux Falls processing plant

Billionaire philanthropist to help move pork plant from Falls Park area, into Interstate 90, 29 nexus

Feb 16 • Jonathan Ellis

'Once-in-a-generation' announcement to include details about Smithfield's Sioux Falls pork facility

Mayor Paul TenHaken and Gov. Larry Rhoden expected to share details about one of South Dakota's largest employers

Feb 15 • Jonathan Ellis

Out with the old, in with the new? Lincoln County Justice Center furniture splits commissioners

Airport budget stabilizes following hangar lease increases

Feb 11 • Todd Epp

Property taxes: What's up with Harrisburg?

Northern Lincoln County, which includes the city and school district of Harrisburg, is the epicenter of a population boom and the poster child for…

Feb 9 • Patrick Lalley

Giving good vibes: Sioux Valley Optimist Club turns 50

Group focuses philanthropic efforts on helping children in need

Feb 7 • Dorene Weinstein

Election chief: Tighter petition deadlines would raise hurdle for South Dakota candidates, time for auditors

Measure would expand timeline for election administrators to verify signatures collected by circulators

Feb 4 • Todd Epp

Sioux Falls safe streets champions want spots on City Council; DeBoer run comes after narrow 2018 runoff

Central District, southeast, at-large races take shape as Sara Pankonin, Rich Merkouris will also make bids in crowded 2026 city council bids

Feb 3 • Joe Sneve

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