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South Dakota's new missing and murdered specialist picked from 100-plus applicants

Sep 3, 2026

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South Dakota's new missing and murdered specialist picked from 100-plus applicants

Attorney General's Office announces hire of Fort Thompson woman with 27 years of federal experience

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Trump admin sending more than $5M to storm-battered South Dakota

Sep 1, 2026

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Trump admin sending more than $5M to storm-battered South Dakota

Federal aid follows storms that brought 131 mph winds, widespread damage to Highmore, Beadle counties

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Hundreds honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford and billions donated

Aug 29, 2026

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Hundreds honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford and billions donated

Banker, philanthropist funded health care, child services, education, quality of life and more

Jonathan Ellis

THE DAKOTA SCOUT

Aug 26, 2026

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South Dakota enters settlement with Facebook over child targeting

States accused social media companies of getting kids addicted

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S.D. judicial system taking public input on Fourth and Seventh circuit court merger

Aug 25, 2026

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S.D. judicial system taking public input on Fourth and Seventh circuit court merger

Proposed merger would consolidate West River judicial circuits into one of state’s largest circuit courts

Dominik Dausch

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South Dakota's devotion to Dolly started even before meteoric rise to fame

Aug 25, 2026

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South Dakota's devotion to Dolly started even before meteoric rise to fame

Beloved country star, philanthropist visited state in 1968 and kept coming back, leaving lasting legacy of music and reading

Joe Sneve

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South Dakota Mines football captain helps pull teen from burning car

Aug 25, 2026

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South Dakota Mines football captain helps pull teen from burning car

Student athlete says scare reinforced the importance of appreciating life, teammates, opportunities

Joe Sneve

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Wheat breeder who saved millions from starvation getting SDSU statue

Aug 25, 2026

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Wheat breeder who saved millions from starvation getting SDSU statue

Edgar McFadden developed wheat variety that was resistant to rust

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Voter groups, Minnehaha County man sue state over voter registration law

Aug 24, 2026

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Voter groups, Minnehaha County man sue state over voter registration law

Legislature, Gov. Larry Rhoden enacted new law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters

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