Archive - Viewpoints of The Dakota Scout

VIEWPOINT | South Dakota’s future depends on smart growth — not fear of it

Guest column by Tyler Tordsen, Sioux Metro Growth Alliance

Jan 28

LETTER | Note encouraging capital civility appreciated

Dear letter writer,

Jan 27

VIEWPOINT | Before rewriting South Dakota's property tax code, start with the truth

Guest column by Yvonne Taylor

Jan 27

VIEWPOINT | South Dakota freedom, crops will shape U.S. national security

Guest column by Commissioner Bill Even, Governor's Office of Economic Development

Jan 26

CARTOON | Pot imposters

As seen in the Jan. 23-29, 2026, edition of The Dakota Scout

Jan 25 • Ryan M Stoick

LETTER | South Dakota history should be recorded with legislative transcripts

In an era of digital accessibility, South Dakota’s Legislature is falling behind by not providing written transcripts of committee and floor testimony…

Jan 24

VIEWPOINT | South Dakota decision makers put uranium prospects before Black Hills residents, tribes

Guest column by Rebecca Terk, Dakota Rural Action

Jan 21

STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | South Dakota legislators disciplined before school discipline debate; Week One brings seating charts, déjà vu

Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm

Jan 20

VIEWPOINT | Aspersions cast on South Dakota’s good news are shameful

Guest column by Dana Dykhouse

Jan 19

LETTER | Lawmakers should leave last year's baggage in 2025

As we head into another legislative session, there will be no shortage of disagreement.

Jan 17

CARTOON | Duped again

As seen in the Jan. 16-22, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Jan 17 • Joe Sneve

VIEWPOINT | South Dakota ready to deliver on President Trump’s promise to rural America

Guest column by Tim Rave, South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations

Jan 14

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