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INTERVIEW: John PayCheck inherited the spark — the ‘Better Plan’ is his own

Sep 15, 2026

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INTERVIEW: John PayCheck inherited the spark — the ‘Better Plan’ is his own

Country singer talks about new album, family legacy, military service ahead of playing Bigs Bar in Sioux Falls on Sept. 17

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Sep 14, 2026

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B&G Milkyway owners gift store to church

Celebrate Church will oversee operations at Cliff and 69th store, views business as chance to serve community

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U.N. chooses South Dakota’s Luke Lindberg to lead World Food Programme

Sep 14, 2026

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U.N. chooses South Dakota’s Luke Lindberg to lead World Food Programme

Harrisburg resident, senior USDA official selected from field of 54 candidates

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South Dakota political giant Lars Herseth dies at 80

Sep 14, 2026

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South Dakota political giant Lars Herseth dies at 80

Longtime lawmaker, agriculture leader remembered for political acumen, coalition building

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Outlast Camp teaches film to Native youths in South Dakota

Sep 14, 2026

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Outlast Camp teaches film to Native youths in South Dakota

L.A. cinematographer started Pine Ridge classes in 2015 to allow students to tell their own stories

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Rapid City mayor opts against second term; future state office run still on table

Sep 14, 2026

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Rapid City mayor opts against second term; future state office run still on table

Jason Salamun plans to continue serving as mayor until term ends in July 2027

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Sep 14, 2026

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The Dakota Scout E-edition | Sept. 11-17, 2026

Volume 3 | Number 7

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VIEWPOINT | How I plan to improve the Minnehaha County Auditor's Office

Sep 13, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | How I plan to improve the Minnehaha County Auditor's Office

Guest column by Curt Deedrich, auditor candidate

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SCOUTING REPORT | Dam releases, USD sculpture, Eiffel outrage, SD 250 stories

Sep 13, 2026

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SCOUTING REPORT | Dam releases, USD sculpture, Eiffel outrage, SD 250 stories

A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments

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Sep 13, 2026

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CARTOON | O Canada

As seen in the Sept. 11-17, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

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BIA's Missing and Murdered Unit years behind in pursuing cases

Sep 13, 2026

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BIA's Missing and Murdered Unit years behind in pursuing cases

Audit finds primary causes include understaffing, lack of personnel dedicated to handling referrals

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Horse slaughter & smoking | 13 inches | 25 years since 9/11 | Commissioning public utility politics | Staying dry | Data center outrage & Chi-coms | Sept. 12, 2026 Frank Kloucek

Sep 12, 2026

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Horse slaughter & smoking | 13 inches | 25 years since 9/11 | Commissioning public utility politics | Staying dry | Data center outrage & Chi-coms | Sept. 12, 2026 Frank Kloucek

SPONSORS Beal Distributing, First Bank & Trust, Juna Sleep Systems - Legendary Democratic lawmaker Frank Kloucek returns to the Lounge, this time as a candidate for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.

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VIEWPOINT | Honor donors, volunteers – and contributions of John Morrell & Co.

Sep 12, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | Honor donors, volunteers – and contributions of John Morrell & Co.

Guest column by Rick Knobe

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Thunder Road hits 30 years in Sioux Falls

Sep 12, 2026

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Thunder Road hits 30 years in Sioux Falls

Family attraction marks anniversary with indoor expansion, new games, updated laser tag and more events for adults

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Federal judge presses South Dakota over secretary of state's election authority

Sep 11, 2026

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Federal judge presses South Dakota over secretary of state's election authority

Defense attorneys argue constitutional election officer isn’t proper defendant in proof-of-citizenship law challenge

Joe Sneve

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Erickson selects seasoned employee to lead city's HR office

Sep 11, 2026

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Erickson selects seasoned employee to lead city's HR office

Interim Director Kim Stulken to lead city of Sioux Falls’ human resources department after 17 years of service

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Police union calls for accountability as Sioux Falls budgets for Flock cameras

Sep 11, 2026

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Police union calls for accountability as Sioux Falls budgets for Flock cameras

Labor organization representing law enforcement officers says state needs statutes with ‘real consequences’ for abusing use of ALPRs

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VIEWPOINT | We must stop unchecked development of AI and data centers

Sep 11, 2026

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VIEWPOINT | We must stop unchecked development of AI and data centers

Guest column by Brian Bengs, independent U.S. Senate candidate

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State honors four East River schools with Blue Ribbon designation

Sep 11, 2026

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State honors four East River schools with Blue Ribbon designation

Recipient schools demonstrated repeated success in math and English instruction

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Attorney general: Edmunds County dairy opposition didn't spur DCI investigation

Sep 11, 2026

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Attorney general: Edmunds County dairy opposition didn't spur DCI investigation

Jackley says investigation into candidate stemmed from questions about property tax status, not positions on policy or projects

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Sep 11, 2026

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Legals & Public Notices: Sept. 11, 2026

City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, Name Changes, Notices to Creditors, Foreclosure Sales, Summons

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Sep 10, 2026

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What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing [email protected]

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SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Gutzon Borglum creates mold of Verendrye marker

Sep 10, 2026

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SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Gutzon Borglum creates mold of Verendrye marker

This week in South Dakota history: Sept. 4-10

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Bird flu forces South Dakota producers to cull 280K in 30 days

Sep 10, 2026

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Bird flu forces South Dakota producers to cull 280K in 30 days

McPherson, Turner County commercial turkey meat farms latest hit by avian influenza

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South Dakota colleges keep filling the classrooms

Sep 10, 2026

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South Dakota colleges keep filling the classrooms

First-time freshman enrollment climbs at the state’s public universities; Augustana welcomed its largest student body in school history.

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