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VIEWPOINT | Congress should extend health care tax credits
Guest column by Mytchell Hagan, a Young GOP Advocate
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VIEWPOINT | ‘Pill penalty’ flaw threatens healthcare innovation
Guest column by Joni Ekstrum, executive director of the South Dakota Biotech Association
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Straight Outta Pierre: Cowboy hats, hero parks, and other South Dakota mysteries
Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — An anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm
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Bo Hutchins
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April 2025

COUNTERPOINT | Charging for Saturday parking could undercut downtown’s comeback
Guest column by Grant Houwman, a business owner in downtown Sioux Falls
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POINT | Worse parking means a better downtown Sioux Falls
Guest column by Michael B. Haskett, the owner of M.B. Haskett Delicatessen
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VIEWPOINT | A swipe at small businesses: The hidden dangers of credit card legislation
Guest column by Bob Deelstra, former South Dakota state legislator from District 8
CARTOON | On the hunt!
As seen in the April 17-23, 2025, print edition of The Dakota Scout
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Ryan M Stoick
VIEWPOINT | Trump’s economic tariff gamble risks America’s future
Guest column by Dale Froehlich, a retired attorney from Sioux Falls
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CARTOON | Parking problems
A bonus cartoon from The Dakota Scout's Ryan Stoick
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Ryan M Stoick
VIEWPOINTS | DOE elimination risks services, rights for students with disabilities
Guest column by Rich Naser, Jr., a parent and advocate for students with disabilities
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VIEWPOINT: South Dakota ranching family victim of environmental crusaders
Guest column by Rep. Liz May
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VIEWPOINT | SD Department of Corrections name change must be earned
Guest column by state Sen. Jamie Smith
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