A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments
Oct 11, 2026
Guest column by Ken Teunissen
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As seen in the Oct. 9, 2026, print edition of The Dakota Scout
Capt. Josh Phillips confirms a sheriff's deputy was shot Friday evening in far western Sioux Falls; suspect also hospitalized
Oct 10, 2026
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Sep 3, 2026
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South Dakota Conservative PAC defends political attack commercial as legitimate arsenal in battle for U.S. Senate between incumbent Republican Mike Rounds, challenger Brian Bengs
Oct 9, 2026
Sen. Mark Lapka allegedly damaged roadside markers late Tuesday in McPherson County
Oct 8, 2026
PHOTOS: Gettysburg hunting destination where Dick Cheney took refuge after 9/11 listed for $74.M
District officials are urging low-income families to complete applications before Friday’s deadline for free and reduced-price meals.
Oct 6, 2026
U.S. attorney: ‘Very skilled detective work’ leads to more than a dozen arrests in organization that imported meth, fentanyl from Mexico
If Sioux Falls School Board approves, voters will get chance in May to OK plan, which bumps annual taxes by $43.68 for properties worth $336,000
Both pleaded guilty to distributing the fentanyl blamed in the deaths, will serve time in federal prison
Oct 4, 2026
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