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'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.'
—First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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To submit a letter to the editor or guest column, email our staff at [email protected].

Guest columns must be between 400-1,000 words, include a brief biographical note about the author and should be accompanied with a photograph of the author. Letters to the editor are 400 words or less and must be submitted with information that identifies the author and where the author resides.

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VIEWPOINT | After 50 years of one-party rule, is South Dakota better off?

VIEWPOINT | After 50 years of one-party rule, is South Dakota better off?

Guest column by Dan Ahlers, Democratic nominee for South Dakota governor

Nov 1, 2026

CARTOON | Mudslingin'!

CARTOON | Mudslingin'!

As seen in the Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2026, edition of The Dakota Scout

Nov 1, 2026

VIEWPOINT | Voters must require Thune, others to uphold Article I responsibilities

VIEWPOINT | Voters must require Thune, others to uphold Article I responsibilities

Guest column by Rick Knobe and Michael Heisler

Oct 31, 2026

CARTOON | Jack's back!

CARTOON | Jack's back!

Happy Halloween from The Dakota Scout!

Oct 31, 2026

LETTER | Vote no on Amendment I to ensure thousands don’t lose Medicaid

LETTER | Vote no on Amendment I to ensure thousands don’t lose Medicaid

Submitted by Sister Lynn Marie Welbig, Sioux Falls

Oct 30, 2026

VIEWPOINT | Only Senate can stand up to unlimited power of money in politics

VIEWPOINT | Only Senate can stand up to unlimited power of money in politics

Guest column by Brian Bengs, independent candidate for U.S. Senate

Oct 29, 2026

LETTER | Vote to ensure broken promises, corrupt policies don’t continue

LETTER | Vote to ensure broken promises, corrupt policies don’t continue

Submitted by Chris Eisenbeis, Hurley

Oct 29, 2026

VIEWPOINT | Class warfare is on the rise in South Dakota and America

VIEWPOINT | Class warfare is on the rise in South Dakota and America

Guest column by John Cunningham

Oct 28, 2026

LETTER | Frank Kloucek will be a watchdog for consumers on the PUC

LETTER | Frank Kloucek will be a watchdog for consumers on the PUC

Submitted by Shane Merrill, Parker

Oct 27, 2026

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