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The Dakota Scout

South Dakota’s leading alternative, independent and locally owned newspaper focusing on culture and politics in the Mount Rushmore State.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Click to read The Dakota Scout, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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  • 11+ hour agolatest article
  • Aug 14, 2026earliest in window
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  • Politics 36
  • Politics2 29
  • Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Media 23
  • Human Interest 15
  • Law & Government 15
  • Entertainment 14
  • Social Life 13

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The Dakota Scout
thedakotascout.com > p > thunder-road-hits-30-years-in-sioux-falls

Thunder Road hits 30 years in Sioux Falls

19+ hour, 45+ min ago   (129+ words) Family attraction marks anniversary with indoor expansion, new games, updated laser tag and more events for adults Young riders rise into the September sky, bare feet dangling above the Euro Bungy platform. The cords pull taut beside them. Far below,…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > what-s-going-on-south-dakota-upcoming-events-entertainment-144a4f75cbfffc7e

What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1646+ 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]. 6:30 a.m. Friday–SundayStratobowl, Rapid City • Cost not listed Hot-air balloons launch from the historic…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > ag-argues-plaintiffs-lack-standing-in-proof-of-citizenship-voting-lawsuit

AG argues plaintiffs lack standing in proof of citizenship voting lawsuit

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (195+ words) The Dakota Scout AG argues plaintiffs lack standing in proof of citizenship voting lawsuit League of Women Voters, Sioux Falls resident sued state over voter registration law passed by South Dakota Legislature A voter registration group and a Sioux Falls…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > rhoden-ahlers-spar-over-ag-education-and-health-care

Rhoden, Ahlers spar over ag, education and health care

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (118+ words) Governor criticizes Trump decision to import beef Gov. Larry Rhoden, left, debated Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers Sept. 5 at the South Dakota State Fair. (Jonathan Ellis/The Dakota Scout) HURON – The first of two debates between the major party candidates for…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > letter-if-south-dakota-is-truly-pro-life-we-should-get-rid-of-the-death-penalty

LETTER | If South Dakota is truly pro-life, we should get rid of the death penalty

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (112+ words) Submitted by Mary Ihli of Sioux Falls As long as I can remember, South Dakota has always claimed pride in being a Pro-Life state. I remember when Sen. John Thune, many years ago, ran for office, it was a concept…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > south-dakota-s-new-missing-and-murdered-specialist-picked-from-100-plus-applicants

South Dakota's new missing and murdered specialist picked from 100-plus applicants

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (302+ words) Attorney General's Office announces hire of Fort Thompson woman with 27 years of federal experience A Crow Creek woman has been tapped by South Dakota’s top law enforcement agency to oversee missing and murdered Indigenous person cases. The South Dakota Attorney…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > jacobson-plaza-in-downtown-sioux-falls-earns-international-award-for-public-space

Jacobson Plaza in downtown Sioux Falls earns international award for public space

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (156+ words) Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. credits private philanthropy, city investment in activating former brownfield with ice ribbon, playground, community space (Courtesy of city of Sioux Falls) A public park attraction in northern downtown Sioux Falls has earned a nod from a…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > scientists-might-have-gotten-first-glimpse-of-dark-matter-at-black-hills-lab

Scientists might have gotten first glimpse of dark matter at Black Hills lab

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (107+ words) South Dakota experiment finds unusual particle interaction that researchers say could be their best hint yet of the elusive substance A researcher in protective gear works near a tall, cylindrical scientific instrument with visible wiring. The walls surrounding it are…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > fewer-sturgis-rally-riders-yield-less-tax-revenue

Fewer Sturgis Rally riders yield less tax revenue

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (66+ words) thedakotascout.com South Dakota Revenue Department reports drop in sales taxes The 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated more than $1.4 million in estimated tax collections, the South Dakota Department of Revenue reported Tuesday. That amount represented an 11 percent decrease from last year’s…...

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thedakotascout.com > p > growth-strains-west-river-water-systems-prompting-proposal-for-missouri-pipeline

Growth strains West River water systems, prompting proposal for Missouri pipeline

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (126+ words) South Dakota congressional delegation shepherding feasibility study bill for 165-mile-long, $4.5B project to fill future needs RAPID CITY – Western Dakota Regional Water System (WDRWS) will be launching a public facing campaign in January to bring awareness to water availability in Western…...