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Aug 24, 2026
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Legislature, Gov. Larry Rhoden enacted new law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters
Sioux Falls
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Rapid-fire roundtable event draws statewide, county commission and auditor candidates to Sioux Falls
Jun 10, 2026
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Runoff candidates agree to participate in televised forum hosted by Sioux Falls Simplified, Sioux Falls Live and The Dakota Scout
May 31, 2026
Memorial Middle School community mourns loss of longtime educator Demi Moon
May 15, 2026
Cost to replace damaged beams, trusses and other parts 'substantial' according to engineering report
July 4 parade returns after three-year hiatus; event anchors months of activities commemorating country's birth
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Minnehaha County candidate says he was a cop in California, but San Jose says Bobby Smith did parking enforcement
May 13, 2026
NFL team has invested $2 million into expanding sport that debuts in Olympics
May 11, 2026
Officials signal openness to medical marijuana licensing reforms after Brandon City Hall criticized for renewal fees
May 6, 2026
Rate of gun crimes tripled in one year and continues to trend up in 2026, State's Attorney Daniel Haggar reports
City Hall hopefuls share public safety visions during The Dakota Scout-Sioux Falls Live public safety debate
May 5, 2026
Sheriff Steve Swenson warns that aging courthouse security device can't be fixed if it fails
May 4, 2026
School district partnered with Avera and Sioux Falls Community Foundation to place on-site therapists at five schools
May 2, 2026
Second Circuit Court chief asks Minnehaha County commissioners for extra cash in budget to keep up with family law demands
Apr 30, 2026
More than 5,000 wrecks from 2020 to 2024 have commissioners resolving to lower fatal crash rate
Apr 29, 2026
Elementary, middle school teachers report largest workload concerns amid otherwise high marks in survey
Apr 28, 2026
Parolee accused of ambush-style shooting of Sioux Falls police officer
Parolees arrested after shooting officer, stealing car and leading law enforcement on chase
Apr 22, 2026
City officials say fiscal targets were met, but warn of continued revenue pressure heading into new capital planning cycle
Apr 21, 2026
Property owners living near a planned pork plant ask court to halt relocation
Current administration building would also be razed for more courthouse space
Two challenge incumbent in race to serve on board of education in fast-growing South Dakota school district
Apr 17, 2026
Batcheller, Erickson, Jamison, Smith, Zokaites confirm attendance at law enforcement-focused forum hosted by The Dakota Scout, Sioux Falls Live
Apr 15, 2026
Commissioner Jim Schmidt's departure puts Canton-based government at crossroads
Apr 14, 2026
Scaled back version passes after more expensive option failed last week
