Archive - State Politics of The Dakota Scout

Toby Doeden allegedly attacked while attending sporting event in Aberdeen

Police make arrest after receiving report of 'threats made against a political candidate,' campaign links confrontation with Charlie Kirk fallout

Sep 14 •

Elbows flying early in South Dakota governor’s race

GOP primary intensifies amid allegations of bullying, bribery and arm-twisting

Sep 12 •

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Congressional primary likely for South Dakota Dems

Former USDA Rural Development director becomes party’s third to enter U.S. House race

Sep 9 •

Rhoden's prison chief quits as $650M vote on penitentiary replacement looms

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko submits resignation amid calls for her ouster that began in June

Sep 2 •

The Dakota Scout

Wasko ultimatum tests South Dakota's $650M prison plan

19 more lawmakers call upon Gov. Larry Rhoden to fire Department of Corrections secretary ahead of special session vote

Sep 2 •

Energy, pipelines loom over GOP contest for South Dakota regulator job

Public Utilities Commission race heating up with candidacies of Don Haggar, Jim Mehlhaff; Amanda Radke also considered potential candidate

Sep 1 •

August 2025

South Dakota troops join Trump’s law and order push in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Rhoden deploys Rapid City guard unit to nation's capital

Aug 31 •

Rhoden says nuclear energy could be regional electricity source

S.D. governor joined by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen in Dakota Dunes to discuss issues their states share

Aug 26 •

Sioux Falls, Rapid City haven’t asked for opioid funds despite mayors' calls for action, state official says

Settlement checks meant for rehab programs at center of volleying between South Dakota Department of Social Services, other state and municipal…

Aug 22 •

Property tax ban floated for South Dakota draws revenue, constitutionality warnings

First formal assessment of proposed constitutional amendment released by Legislative Research Council

Aug 21 •

POET leader: Prison won't bring odor, aesthetic drag that pork plant would have

'We support their findings'; ethanol giant that opposed slaughterhouse in 2022 election lauds Project Prison Reset Task Force for transparent process

Aug 14 •

District: Lawmakers have given higher raises to state employees than schools

Sioux Falls School District reacts to lawmakers on property tax debate

Aug 14 •

The Dakota Scout

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