The Dakota Scout
The Dakota Scout, Jodi Schwan, Joe Sneve, Dan Gehlsen, Lyrical Limelight, Hunter Dunteman, 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 | The cost of silence: A conversation about accountability in South Dakota
Guest column by Everett Palmer
Denny Sanford recently died at the age of 90. He lived a long, full life and leaves behind a legacy measured in billions of dollars given away. You cannot overstate the impact he had on South Dakota. You do n...
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...
Erickson returns Rhoden's favor — not Doeden's
Fresh off her own victory, Sioux Falls' new mayor makes pick in South Dakota GOP governor's runoff
Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson, fresh from her own runoff election battle, is aiding longtime ally Larry Rhoden with his own fight.
David A. France, 79
David Alex France, 79, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Dave was born on May 30, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, to Alex Oden France and Naomi (Mary) Parkinson.
On June 2, 1979, he married the love of his life, Kristi L...
South Dakota Mines lands $3.1M in race for rare earth elements
Mining elements critical for batteries, tech and defense industries
South Dakota Mines has received a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to lead research aimed at developing tec...
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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.
Jodi Schwan is the owner of SiouxFalls.Business and Pigeon605.com.
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
Digital reporter for Sioux Falls Live.
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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