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The Dakota Scout

@TheDakotaScout

South Dakota's leading alternative, independent and locally-owned newspaper covering all things Sioux Falls and South Dakota politics.

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Blue Öyster Cult brings decades of rock to Grand Falls Casino Band includes new songs, fan favorites, filling Larchwood, Iowa, venue with classic rock energy Story: thedakotascout.com/p/blue-ys…
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OBITUARY | Jean Eisele, 89 Feb. 24, 1937 – Oct. 31, 2026 Read: thedakotascout.com/p/obituar…
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VIEWPOINT | In South Dakota, citizens-only voting was bigger than party politics "In the state’s most populous county, the citizenship amendment outpolled every Republican who won statewide ...," writes Ken Cuccinelli. Read: thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoi…
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Sioux Falls eliminates more tax breaks for data centers Mayor Erickson, City Council exclude data centers from city's property tax relief program eligibility list Story: thedakotascout.com/p/sioux-f…
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Minnehaha County joins effort to lobby Air Force for F-35 fighters Local groups partnering with state and congressional delegation to upgrade fighters for 114th Fighter Wing Story: thedakotascout.com/p/minneha…
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Lincoln County to lease weather stations that guide winter road treatment Commissioners split 3-2 on $11,500 annual cost, with opponents questioning whether equipment will save money by reducing in-person inspections Story: thedakotascout.com/p/lincoln…
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Thune navigates turbulence to maintain leadership role in Senate GOP colleagues vote to keep him party leader despite steep election losses and Republican angst Story: thedakotascout.com/p/thune-n…
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STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Vote forecast review — and a few more observations "I called every statewide winner. In South Dakota, that earns you about as much credit as predicting wind," writes Bo Hutchins. Read: thedakotascout.com/p/straigh…
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Sioux Falls board votes to close Renberg Elementary, reassign students School’s 87 students will move to other schools in fall 2027; district officials project annual savings of $500,000 to $750,000 Story: thedakotascout.com/p/sioux-f…
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Business, construction leaders speak in favor of fair data center regulations While opponents call for moratorium, others say Sioux Falls and South Dakota should consider benefits Story: thedakotascout.com/p/busines…
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A new stage for Sioux Falls: Sweetman Atrium opens its doors at The Levitt The Two Tracks with Fairy Blue & Inkwell Echo play first concert at indoor venue; tickets serve as fundraiser for free summer performances Story: thedakotascout.com/p/a-new-s…
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New state football championship contract looms for South Dakota high schools Association negotiating shorter contract as DakotaDome deal nears term, also considering changes to All-State Band audition process Story: thedakotascout.com/p/new-sta…
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Yankton lawmaker Mike Stevens elected South Dakota House speaker Reps. Amber Arlint, Taylor Rehfeldt, Drew Peterson earn leadership spots from GOP caucus Story: thedakotascout.com/p/yankton…
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Smithfield starts neighborhood outreach after judge's critique Pork plant giant plans public meeting after judge overturned approval of proposed relocation from downtown Sioux Falls Story: thedakotascout.com/p/smithfi…
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The Dakota Scout E-edition | Past & Present | Nov. 6-12 Volume 3 | Number 15 Read it here: thedakotascout.com/p/the-dak…
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WWII, Korea vet represents vanishing generation Now 101, Doug Starr raised family after serving in Navy, has lived full life as journalist, professor, book author Story: thedakotascout.com/p/wwii-ko…
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SCOUTING REPORT | SDSU rover team, STC bike giveaway, angering China, prosecutor honored A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments Read: thedakotascout.com/p/scoutin…
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CARTOON | Hooray for habitat! Read the story behind the cartoon: thedakotascout.com/p/cartoon…
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Photographer charts passage of time in iconic South Dakota scenes Augustana University to host reception, exhibit for Paul Horsted featuring his side-by-side images of past, present, now collected in coffee table book Story: thedakotascout.com/p/photogr…
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SCOUTING LOUNGE | 5 to 10 | Still glowing | Convention center needs a downtown glow-up | 329 rejections Guests: Shawn Pritchett, Teri Schmidt, Brittany Hanson, Rep. Eric Muckey, Rep.-elect Ali Rae Horsted Listen: thedakotascout.com/p/dems-go…
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