The Dakota Scout's coverage of Sioux Falls-area county and municipal government and politics
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Oct 8, 2026
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Both pleaded guilty to distributing the fentanyl blamed in the deaths, will serve time in federal prison
Oct 7, 2026
City asking residents to take online health survey before end of November
Oct 6, 2026
Ramp leases, fines also set to increase downtown, but hourly cost at two ramps set to fall
Commissioners approve immediate relief funded by a new half-cent sales tax; security objections raised to proposed courthouse tour
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District officials are urging low-income families to complete applications before Friday’s deadline for free and reduced-price meals.
Family gifting adjoining land, increasing size of park by nearly 10 percent
Oct 5, 2026
Newly unsealed court documents charge sex offender as co-defendant in death of Sioux Falls 14-year-old, accusing him of selling cocaine to Mark Milk
Guardsmen in Sioux Falls and Rapid City have assisted with more than 1,000 deportations
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Memorial for Manny draws fighters from across the country, Canada, aims to help spread message of suicide prevention
Oct 2, 2026
Judge's decision favoring landowner plaintiffs notes process lacked mitigation documentation
Councilors to consider Sara Combs' nomination next week
Oct 1, 2026
Redevelopment at historic site made possible by $15 million Bezos grant
Sep 30, 2026
Republicans, Democrats, independent eyeing spots on board of commissioners, in auditor's office
Sep 29, 2026
School district: Percentage of students attending universities in the fall semester after graduation trails national average
Residents invited to offer ideas for the future of The Quarry at The Falls
Joe Foss Field among three airports where Tower Simulation Systems installed in latest round of federal government's 'Modern Skies' initiative
Sep 25, 2026
South Dakota providers tasked with creating 24/7 care options
Sep 23, 2026
Tom Greco has 30 years administrative experience in Army, local government
Sep 22, 2026
African Communities United owner siphoned money from bogus federal tax returns
Jail expansion, staffing needed as inmate population increases
Sep 21, 2026
Seven Sioux Falls-area nonprofits earn Community Fund grants to support health care, crisis services, technology, literature, arts
Sep 19, 2026
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'Small but mighty' martial arts community started as way to help kids play safely, now expanding in trophies, students
Sep 18, 2026
Secretary of State's Office fix to inaccurate letter averts federal injunction
CJ Schwan's inks deal to be five-year partner of city of Sioux Falls' downtown booster
Sep 17, 2026
Lutheran Social Services’ mentoring program is celebrating 25 years of connecting young people with adults who show up
