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'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.' - First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

LETTER | Prisoners need more support to avoid recidivism after release

LETTER | Prisoners need more support to avoid recidivism after release

My name is Robert Poppen and I’m serving a life term at South Dakota Mike Durfee State Penitentiary in Springfield.

Aug 23, 2026

CARTOON | ‘Flock’ off

CARTOON | ‘Flock’ off

As seen in the Aug. 21–27, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Aug 23, 2026

CARTOON | Bezos bucks

CARTOON | Bezos bucks

As seen in the Aug. 14–20, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Aug 16, 2026

LETTER | Fauci received a full preemptive pardon, so why is he pleading the Fifth?

LETTER | Fauci received a full preemptive pardon, so why is he pleading the Fifth?

Anthony Fauci received a full pardon from Joe Biden.

Aug 12, 2026

CARTOON | Building a beltway

CARTOON | Building a beltway

As seen in the July 31–Aug. 6, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Aug 2, 2026

LETTER | Sioux Falls wins with merger creating transcontinental railroad

LETTER | Sioux Falls wins with merger creating transcontinental railroad

Cities such as Sioux Falls run on the hard work of everyday men and women, small business owners, farmers and many more.

Jul 31, 2026

LETTER | The fall elections will be a referendum on Donald Trump’s words and actions

LETTER | The fall elections will be a referendum on Donald Trump’s words and actions

By the time this letter is posted, the primary/runoff elections will be over and it’s off to the November general elections.

Jul 30, 2026

CARTOON | Problem produce

CARTOON | Problem produce

As seen in the July 24–30, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout

Jul 26, 2026

LETTER | Judge GOP governor hopefuls by the company they keep

LETTER | Judge GOP governor hopefuls by the company they keep

On July 15, 2026, Larry Rhoden hosted a campaign event that was reportedly organized by Dan Lederman.

Jul 20, 2026

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