The Dakota Scout
The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Dan Gehlsen, Virginia Olson, Chrissy Honeycutt, Jen Pfeiffer, Nicholas Levisay, Hunter Dunteman, Todd Epp, Bo Hutchins, Jonathan Ellis, Chad Garnes, Dorene WeinsteinSouth 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.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 4596 | Subscribers | Read | thedakotascout.com |
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Latest Issues
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Gov. Larry Rhoden will enter 2026 GOP race
Union Center rancher will seek full term in Governor's Office, to announce candidacy in Rapid City next
Veterans Day brings a final salute for South Dakota's Vietnam-era vets
'It’s one of the most meaningful parts of my job': Congressman Johnson, military families gather for what could be final Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony
Six South Dakota servicemen killed in World War II honored in Veterans Day bridge program
Families turn out to Military Heritage Alliance to recognize sacrifices of veterans, their families
'Why only schools?': Public schools ready defense as tax hawks circle state Capitol
Sioux Falls School Board warned of property tax package headed to South Dakota Legislature
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
South Dakota’s leading alternative, independent and locally owned political newspaper focusing on state and local politics in state Capitol and Sioux Falls.
Fifth-generation South Dakotan in his 15th year covering local news. When he's not hounding politicians and hunting for the next big story, he spends his time with his two daughters, riding motorcycles and chasing Pearl Jam around the globe.
The Dakota Scout's Director of Legals & Public Notices, Dan is also The Scout's Scouting Yesterday historian. When he's not looking over the records of yesterday and today he enjoys spending time gardening and camping with his daughter.
Virginia is South Dakota journalist and storyteller who covers a variety of news topics for area publications. Her focus is community news and stories that have regional significance.
A supporter of local journalism and curator of South Dakota area events for The Dakota Scout newspaper.
Former Director of Advertising at The Dakota Scout. Contact: [email protected]
South Dakota Broadcasters Association
Bo’s hunted pheasants, landed walleyes, and spent 30 years in SD politics. He’s outlasted careers, been ignored, occasionally thanked, and still knows when someone’s bluffing—or just rehearsing for the next season.
A founder and writer at The Dakota Scout. When I'm not chasing stories I'm coaching soccer.
With over 26 years of experience in sales and marketing, I have a proven track record of growing accounts, client relationships, delivering ROI.
I’m a writer, crafter and a grandmother.
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