Archive - Viewpoints of The Dakota Scout

LETTER | Sioux Falls taxpayers left out of Smithfield negotiations

I am writing as a concerned resident who is deeply troubled by the recent decision by our mayor to move a pork processing plant to the edge of our…

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CARTOON | Disconnected

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Mar 9 • Ryan M Stoick

STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Tipping on a swivel, the tie vote and South Dakota's missing senator

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

Mar 5

VIEWPOINT | Don’t let THC fears, poison pills sink the Farm Bill

Guest column by Mike Jaspers, former South Dakota Ag Secretary & state USDA Rural Development director

Mar 3

VIEWPOINT | Protecting life requires prudence, not punishment

Guest column by Fred Deutsch, former South Dakota lawmaker

Mar 1

February 2026

CARTOON | Foundation pork

As seen in the Feb. 27-March 5, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Feb 28 • Ryan M Stoick

VIEWPOINT | As AI reshapes the world, India & U.S. must lead responsibly

Guest column by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Feb 24

VIEWPOINT | Sports betting is already here. The revenue should be too

Guest column by Christian V. Skunk

Feb 24

VIEWPOINT | South Dakotans feel mocked, excluded by their Legislature

Guest column by Michelle Oftedahl, Residents United for Rural and Agricultural Land

Feb 23

Straight Outta Pierre | Honey, pal and the Big Three test Capitol diplomacy

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

Feb 22 • Bo Hutchins

VIEWPOINT | State bank needed in South Dakota's affordability fight

Guest column by Robert Arnold, 2026 gubernatorial candidate

Feb 21

CARTOON | Commercial confusion

As seen in the Feb. 20-26, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Feb 21 • Ryan M Stoick

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