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The Dakota Scout's coverage of South Dakota's arts, culture and entertainment scene

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Oct 8, 2026

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11 min read

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

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SCOUTING REPORT | Teacher award, SDSU medallions, data center votes, Japan's foreigner fatigue

Oct 4, 2026

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3 min read

SCOUTING REPORT | Teacher award, SDSU medallions, data center votes, Japan's foreigner fatigue

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

Jonathan Ellis

Podcast

Oct 3, 2026

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1 min read

The Trump drag | Democracy, populism & ruling South Dakota | A viral confrontation | Is he a liberal? | 50%+1's two edges | Caring for neighbors | Oct. 3, 2026 - Brian Bengs, Ned Horstad, Elizabeth Schenkel

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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Oct. 2-8, 2026

Oct 2, 2026

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1 min read

Crossword, Sudoku answers: Oct. 2-8, 2026

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SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Grand hotel returns to Sioux Falls after devastating fire

Oct 1, 2026

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3 min read

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | Grand hotel returns to Sioux Falls after devastating fire

This week in South Dakota history: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Dan Gehlsen

THE DAKOTA SCOUT

Oct 1, 2026

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8 min read

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

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REVIEW | Lights Up’s ‘Masquerade’ delivers fairy tales, faith, spectacle

Oct 1, 2026

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7 min read

REVIEW | Lights Up’s ‘Masquerade’ delivers fairy tales, faith, spectacle

Production company combines familiar stories, subtle allegory at Orpheum

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Crossword, Sudoku answers: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Sep 28, 2026

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1 min read

Crossword, Sudoku answers: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

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SCOUTING REPORT | Lake weeds, Habitat homes, bad blood, strengthening women

Sep 27, 2026

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4 min read

SCOUTING REPORT | Lake weeds, Habitat homes, bad blood, strengthening women

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

Jonathan Ellis

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SCOUTING YESTERDAY | SDSU renovates, rededicates Coughlin Campanile

Sep 24, 2026

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3 min read

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | SDSU renovates, rededicates Coughlin Campanile

This week in South Dakota history: Sept. 18-24

Dan Gehlsen

THE DAKOTA SCOUT

Sep 24, 2026

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7 min read

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

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Leaner South Dakota Festival of Books comes to Sioux Falls

Sep 24, 2026

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4 min read

Leaner South Dakota Festival of Books comes to Sioux Falls

One-day event offers 25 books, 8 local authors, keynote speaker on Jefferson–Hamilton rivalry

Virginia Olson

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PREVIEW | Matt Vee and The Killer Vees bring ‘I AM, HE SAID’ back to Sioux Falls

Sep 22, 2026

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9 min read

PREVIEW | Matt Vee and The Killer Vees bring ‘I AM, HE SAID’ back to Sioux Falls

Neal Diamond tribute show at Pavilion tracks legacy of relationships, history handed down through generations

Devin Hoffie, +1

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SCOUTING REPORT | Gun bingo, AI fails, raking the town, a graying globe

Sep 20, 2026

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3 min read

SCOUTING REPORT | Gun bingo, AI fails, raking the town, a graying globe

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

Jonathan Ellis

THE DAKOTA SCOUT

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | New ballots easier for voters but frustrate candidates

Sep 18, 2026

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3 min read

SCOUTING YESTERDAY | New ballots easier for voters but frustrate candidates

This week in South Dakota history

Dan Gehlsen

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PREVIEW | Eerie Echoes brings full day of metal, art, after-dark bass to Bigs Bar

Sep 18, 2026

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5 min read

PREVIEW | Eerie Echoes brings full day of metal, art, after-dark bass to Bigs Bar

In second year, festival pairs Sioux Falls bands with imports, offers inside-outside music and a chance to wear a hoodie

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The Lounge

Sep 18, 2026

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1 min read

Crossword, Sudoku answers: Sept. 18-24

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Sep 17, 2026

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7 min read

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

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

Sep 15, 2026

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9 min read

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

Devin Hoffie, +1

THE DAKOTA SCOUT

Sep 14, 2026

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2 min read

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

SiouxFalls.Business

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

Sep 13, 2026

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3 min read

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

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

Jonathan Ellis

Podcast

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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1 min read

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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Thunder Road hits 30 years in Sioux Falls

Sep 12, 2026

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4 min read

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

Devin Hoffie, +1

The Lounge

Sep 11, 2026

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1 min read

Crossword, Sudoku answers: Sept. 11-17

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Sep 10, 2026

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10 min read

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

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