The Dakota Scout
The Dakota Scout, Joe Sneve, Dan Gehlsen, Lyrical Limelight, Todd Epp, Gabriella Dodway, Jonathan Ellis, Dominik Dausch, Jacob BrendeSouth 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.
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VIEWPOINT | We must be good stewards of our American heritage begun by the Declaration
Guest column by Tesa Schwans and Joy Hohn
The frustration in Great Britain’s 13 American colonies had been building for years over taxation without representation in British Parliament on imported goods such as sugar and tea. Due to unrest...
What's going on, South Dakota? | Upcoming events & entertainment
Stay up to date with The Dakota Scout + Lyrical Limelight event listings from across the state. From festivals and concerts to theater performances, local sports and community gatherings, we bring you the latest updates on entertainment and...
SCOUTING YESTERDAY | SD archaeologists uncover gold rush Chinatown treasure trove
This week in South Dakota history: June 26–July 2
Hundreds of the earliest citizens of Deadwood were Chinese immigrants — but little was known about them. That all changed 25 years ago thanks to construction work in the gold rush boom town...
'Union-busting' accusations follow South Dakota sheriff's firing of deputies heading labor talks
Government employees labor group alleges political retribution in federal complaint against Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty
A top southeast South Dakota lawman is accused of retaliatorily firing two deputies who had been leading employee c...
REVIEW | Weird Al Yankovic’s Bigger & Weirder Tour lives up to its name in Sioux Falls
Weird Al Yankovic plays “Just Eat It” June 30, 2026, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. (Photos by Ben Glanzer © Life with Glanzer Photography)
The Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls opened its doors on a warm June 30 for The Bi...
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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.
Devin Hoffie: Music journalist/vinyl collector. Eclectic tastes—Watsky to Dolly Parton to Blink-182. Pens Lyrical Limelight, bridging eras. Married to Hope, dad of 4
South Dakota Broadcasters Association
A founder and writer at The Dakota Scout. When I'm not chasing stories I'm coaching soccer.
SoDak journalist @thedakotascout. Past bylines: Argus Leader, USA Today, KOTA-TV. Send news tips to: [email protected]
Senior journalism student at South Dakota State University. On the side I love music, studying philosophy and hanging out with my animals!
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