3+ hour, 33+ min ago   (150+ words) Guest column by Gregory LaFollette Matt Paulson has made a thoughtful case for moving Sioux Falls municipal elections to the November general election. As usual, his argument is careful, clearly laid out and well-reasoned. Matt has contributed to this community…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1678+ words) Submit your events for The Dakota Scout's Lounge section by emailing [email protected] Submit your events to The Dakota Scout and Lyrical Limelight by emailing [email protected]. 7 a.m. Rosebud Fairgrounds and related venues, Rosebud Rosebud’s 150th-anniversary celebration continues through Sunday with…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (545+ words) The Dakota Scout LETTER | Prisoners need more support to avoid recidivism after release My name is Robert Poppen and I’m serving a life term at South Dakota Mike Durfee State Penitentiary in Springfield. I am writing in response to the…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (177+ words) The Dakota Scout Bus drivers at odds with Sioux Falls transit contractor Union argues contract is violated by Via classifying employees as relief drivers, making scheduling inconsistent An employees’ union that represents drivers and mechanics working for Sioux Area Metro…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (153+ words) The Dakota Scout VIEWPOINT | Sioux Falls should move future municipal elections to November Guest column by Matt Paulson Sioux Falls should elect its mayor and City Council members when the most voters are already going to the polls: in November…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (183+ words) The Dakota Scout VIEWPOINT | South Dakota must do better when it comes to religious liberty Guest column by state Sen. Amber Hulse South Dakota has never been a state to wait for the federal government to dictate our state’s values....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (102+ words) The Dakota Scout Four Winds: Music, arts festival swarm coming in downtown Sioux Falls Founder Corey Church books 100 band lineup in summer staple’s 11th year Bring together 100 bands in two days on five stages in downtown Sioux Falls for a music…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (123+ words) thedakotascout.com Retirement wave prompts more Sioux Falls City Hall searches Mayor Christine Erickson’s administration forms committees to vet candidates for new parks and recreation and human resources directors The “silver tsunami” of retirements at Sioux Falls City Hall that…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (132+ words) The Dakota Scout Funding restored for South Dakota homeless veterans service following DOGE cuts VOA Dakotas could see more than $900K through 2029 under grant that ends one-year federal funding gap A nonprofit welfare agency will expand a homeless veterans housing program…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (200+ words) The Dakota Scout Asking hard questions | Connecting dots | Clinging to leadership | Flock camera hype | Surveying Smithfield | Surviving a fire | Hiring the right person DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK’S SCOUTING LOUNGE? Visiting Wrigley | Winning state | Forging better athletes | New 9-to-5er | Making…...