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Bond buyback to save Sioux Falls schools more than $2M

Bond buyback to save Sioux Falls schools more than $2M

District adding girls' flag football with help from NFL, Minnesota Vikings

Aug 25, 2026

Todd Epp

VIEWPOINT | Back to school, back to bedtime: Why sleep routines matter

Guest column by Nikki Eining

Aug 25, 2026

VIEWPOINT | Back to school, back to bedtime: Why sleep routines matter

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

Aug 25, 2026

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

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

Aug 25, 2026

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

$588K Medicaid fraud case lands South Dakota Pierre woman on probation

Former nursing home owner Sharon Laraye Monson had faced potential 42-year sentence after being indicted on six felony charges.

Aug 25, 2026

Joe Sneve
$588K Medicaid fraud case lands South Dakota Pierre woman on probation
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$588K Medicaid fraud case lands South Dakota Pierre woman on probation

$588K Medicaid fraud case lands South Dakota Pierre woman on probation

Former nursing home owner Sharon Laraye Monson had faced potential 42-year sentence after being indicted on six felony charges.

Aug 25, 2026

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

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

Aug 24, 2026

The Dakota Scout
Fate of Farm Bill could depend on results of midterm election

Fate of Farm Bill could depend on results of midterm election

South Dakota congressional delegation does Dakotafest town hall in Mitchell

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Aug 19, 2026

Jonathan Ellis
Ahlers, McCleerey try to appeal to moderates while swinging at GOP status quo

Ahlers, McCleerey try to appeal to moderates while swinging at GOP status quo

Democratic lieutenant governor nominee raises property rights, health care, bipartisanship as key parts of policy platform

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Aug 12, 2026

Dominik Dausch
Ahlers selects Sisseton farmer, ex-lawmaker as running mate

Ahlers selects Sisseton farmer, ex-lawmaker as running mate

South Dakota election website lists Steven McCleerey's name early, preempting planned Wednesday announcement from Democratic candidate in governor's race

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Aug 11, 2026

Dominik Dausch
Gov. Larry Rhoden accepts two general election debate invitations

Gov. Larry Rhoden accepts two general election debate invitations

Democratic opponent Dan Ahlers says he's willing to do more debates, public events

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Aug 7, 2026

Jonathan Ellis

Sioux falls

Bond buyback to save Sioux Falls schools more than $2M

Bond buyback to save Sioux Falls schools more than $2M

District adding girls' flag football with help from NFL, Minnesota Vikings

Aug 25, 2026

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

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

Aug 24, 2026

The Dakota Scout
Data centers, elections dominate Minnehaha County candidate forum

Data centers, elections dominate Minnehaha County candidate forum

Rapid-fire roundtable event draws statewide, county commission and auditor candidates to Sioux Falls

Aug 24, 2026

Dominik Dausch
Bus drivers at odds with Sioux Falls transit contractor

Bus drivers at odds with Sioux Falls transit contractor

Union argues contract is violated by Via classifying employees as relief drivers, making scheduling inconsistent

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Aug 23, 2026

Jonathan Ellis
Sioux Falls Slim Chickens fighting government’s discrimination lawsuit

Sioux Falls Slim Chickens fighting government’s discrimination lawsuit

Company says it investigated complaint made by worker who alleged racial, sexual discrimination

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Aug 22, 2026

Jonathan Ellis
Iowa troubles put new scrutiny on 'Switchyard' redevelopment in downtown Sioux Falls

Iowa troubles put new scrutiny on 'Switchyard' redevelopment in downtown Sioux Falls

Developer who landed $8M TIF for $95M former railyard site complex facing fraud, unpaid loan allegations

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Aug 20, 2026

Joe Sneve

THE LATEST FROM…

Check out what veteran reporters Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve are covering as well as The Dakota Scout’s other trusted team members.

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VIEWPOINTS

Room for improvement | ‘Back to normal ... what we have here is good’ | A big job | The Democrats most winnable race? | Using AI to improve record keeping | Online & early voter registration

Room for improvement | ‘Back to normal ... what we have here is good’ | A big job | The Democrats most winnable race? | Using AI to improve record keeping | Online & early voter registration

Aug 22, 2026

Asking hard questions | Connecting dots | Clinging to leadership | Flock camera hype | Surveying Smithfield | Surviving a fire | Hiring the right person

Asking hard questions | Connecting dots | Clinging to leadership | Flock camera hype | Surveying Smithfield | Surviving a fire | Hiring the right person

Aug 15, 2026

Visiting Wrigley | Winning state | Forging better athletes | New 9-to-5er | Making a majority | Hiding in the bathroom | Abnormally triggered | Building better businesses

Visiting Wrigley | Winning state | Forging better athletes | New 9-to-5er | Making a majority | Hiding in the bathroom | Abnormally triggered | Building better businesses

Aug 8, 2026

(STRONG LANGUAGE) ‘Doors win wars’ | Vanquished & helpful | Mr. Mandate? | Lessons of ‘02, ‘20 & ‘26 | Did it get in the meat? | The Fifth | Fauci's find, fine & failure

(STRONG LANGUAGE) ‘Doors win wars’ | Vanquished & helpful | Mr. Mandate? | Lessons of ‘02, ‘20 & ‘26 | Did it get in the meat? | The Fifth | Fauci's find, fine & failure

Aug 1, 2026

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