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$4.5M expansion marks next era for Levitt at the Falls
Year-round programming, artist amenities and offices at downtown concert campus backed by private donors
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Joe Sneve
Online porn providers could soon be required to verify age of users in South Dakota
House of Representatives passes bill with overwhelming support
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Jonathan Ellis
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Western South Dakota communities look east for Missouri River water
Senate committee moves to advance project that could take decades to complete
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Austin Goss
SCOUTING YESTERDAY | 'The Loop' cruisers targeted ahead of downtown Sioux Falls' revitalization
This week in South Dakota history: Jan. 17-23
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Dan Gehlsen
The Dakota Scout E-edition
Vol. 2 No. 21 | Jan. 17-23, 2025
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The Dakota Scout
Nomination to Trump's cabinet moves ahead for Gov. Kristi Noem
U.S. Senate committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul recommends confirmation on 13-2 vote
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Jonathan Ellis
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Joe Sneve
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Biden's decision to release Leonard Peltier from prison elicits praise, condemnation
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Sen. John Thune criticize Joe Biden's action, while Native American activists praise the commutation
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Jonathan Ellis
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Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, gunman who executed two FBI agents in South Dakota
American Indian Movement activist denied responsibility for shootings, became left-wing cause
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Jonathan Ellis
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Trump picks South Dakotan to lead Air Force
SDSU grad earned commission through ROTC, now in line for top position in United States Air Force
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Jonathan Ellis
Secretary of State Monae Johnson loses allies ahead of reelection bid
Sec. Monae Johnson's second run comes with fractured Republican coalition
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Austin Goss
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VIEWPOINT | A progressive hellscape
Column by Erick Erickson
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VIEWPOINT | The reality Hollywood can’t change
Column by Froma Harrop
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