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Breaking through, a fateful road trip, parking politics & Noem’s timely hires
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Breaking through, a fateful road trip, parking politics & Noem’s timely hires

SPONSORED BY BEAL DISTRIBUTING & JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS | House leaders Jon Hansen and Karla Lems visit The Dakota Scout bunker to discuss their bid for governor and lieutenant governor.

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HERE ARE LINKS TO A FEW OF THE DAKOTA SCOUT STORIES DISCUSSED DURING THIS WEEK’S EPISODE:

Summit Carbon Solutions denied more time for South Dakota pipeline project

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Apr 22
Summit Carbon Solutions denied more time for South Dakota pipeline project

Summit Carbon Solutions still isn't waiving the white flag after yet another setback for its long-planned carbon pipeline project in South Dakota.

DHS Sec. Noem taps two South Dakota officials for federal gigs

DHS Sec. Noem taps two South Dakota officials for federal gigs

A pair of South Dakota state officials are following former Gov. Kristi Noem to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

State Politics

Can populist GOP overcome South Dakota history?

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Apr 25
Can populist GOP overcome South Dakota history?

The 2026 race for South Dakota governor officially began Thursday night, with House Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems launching a joint campaign in Sioux Falls — a campaign that will test the strength of an ascendant wing of the Republican Party.

State Politics

After playing coy, Hansen-Lems ticket for governor confirmed

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Apr 23
After playing coy, Hansen-Lems ticket for governor confirmed

DELL RAPIDS — Any remaining doubt that South Dakota Speaker Jon Hansen has his eyes on the governor’s mansion is gone.

Election 2024

Pipeline opponents claim victory as South Dakota voters reject Referred Law 21

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November 6, 2024
Pipeline opponents claim victory as South Dakota voters reject Referred Law 21

The 2024 South Dakota Legislature got its hand slapped in Tuesday’s election when voters rejected Referred Law 21.

Site tour marks South Dakota's expanding prison exploration

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Apr 17
Site tour marks South Dakota's expanding prison exploration

Up to a dozen project alternatives to the South Dakota Department of Corrections’ plans for a men’s prison in Lincoln County could be on the table.

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