The Dakota Scout's coverage of South Dakota government and politics
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Oct 8, 2026
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Sen. Mark Lapka allegedly damaged roadside markers late Tuesday in McPherson County
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PHOTOS: Gettysburg hunting destination where Dick Cheney took refuge after 9/11 listed for $74.M
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Oct 6, 2026
District officials are urging low-income families to complete applications before Friday’s deadline for free and reduced-price meals.
Oct 5, 2026
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Executive order of the president follows letter from Sen. Mike Rounds Friday
Guardsmen in Sioux Falls and Rapid City have assisted with more than 1,000 deportations
Oct 2, 2026
South Dakota's junior senator calls for gas tax suspension and refinery changes as inflation and affordability remain top concerns for voters
Nikki Gronli and GOP's Marty Jackley agree in support for capitalism, Farm Bill, diverge on degree of government intervention, tariffs
Newspaper sued over South Dakota gubernatorial credit card records, not state airplane records
Oct 1, 2026
Attorney General's Office pushes courts to sign off on settlement with Sandoz Inc., Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Second lawyer loses license for one year after pleading to felony
Sep 30, 2026
Save Our South Dakota Constitution asks media groups to stop airing commercials
Republicans, Democrats, independent eyeing spots on board of commissioners, in auditor's office
Federal judge determines Dave Lunzman doesn't have standing to bring claims against county, city, Aberdeen Police Department
Sep 25, 2026
Clay Rural Water System's 23-mile connection to Elk Point paces grant awarded by Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
South Dakota providers tasked with creating 24/7 care options
Sep 23, 2026
Tom Greco has 30 years administrative experience in Army, local government
Aberdeen City Council working on policy regarding data center placement
Sep 22, 2026
Johnson's support for Democratic candidate marks unusual split in South Dakota Republican Party; Baxter gets blessing from Marty Jackley
Jail expansion, staffing needed as inmate population increases
Sep 19, 2026
Republican who upset incumbent's re-election bid running on election integrity platform that parlayed Johnson to office in 2022
Sep 18, 2026
NTSB issues preliminary report in crash that killed Emerson Schaunaman
Secretary of State's Office fix to inaccurate letter averts federal injunction
Reason behind recusal request not given, but judge previously presided over Dell Rapids senator’s 2014 divorce
CJ Schwan's inks deal to be five-year partner of city of Sioux Falls' downtown booster
Sep 17, 2026
South Dakota native Rachael Weiland tapped to lead state's young trade organization
