Ten South Dakota inmates transferred to ICE for deportation Men were paroled to the federal government as part of Operation: Prairie Thunder Story: thedakotascout.com/p/ten-south-da…

District: Lawmakers have given higher raises to state employees than schools Sioux Falls School District reacts to lawmakers on property tax debate Story: thedakotascout.com/p/district-law…

Need a reason to get out this week? From family fun to adults-only nights, there’s something for everyone! To see what’s happening, check out our fun list of events: thedakotascout.com/p/whats-going-…

USD moving Sanford School of Medicine to Sioux Falls President Sheila Gestring says Vermillion medical building will focus on AI, STEM program growth Story: thedakotascout.com/p/usd-moving-s…

McCook County mom dodges prison after bilking $30K from taxpayers Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General determined recipient concealed household income in order to collect benefits after investigating welfare fraud case Story: thedakotascout.com/p/mccook-count…

South Dakota posts second-lowest drug overdose death rate in U.S. Narcan access credited Story: thedakotascout.com/p/south-dakota…

Regional crunch forces Walworth County to pursue construction of new 48-bed jail Costs of transporting inmates to other counties have escalated Story: thedakotascout.com/p/regional-cru…

Legals & Public Notices: August 15, 2025 City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District, Harrisburg School District, Baltic, Lincoln County, Notices to Creditors, Name Changes, Foreclosure Sales, Summons Story: thedakotascout.com/p/legals-and-p…

‘East of Wall’ bridges South Dakota grit with Hollywood glamour Wrong turn leads to Sundance win for West River rancher Story: thedakotascout.com/p/east-of-wall…

Scouting Sioux Metro: $2.5M butcher shop to fuel small town economy — and freezers Schmitz Custom Meats, veteran butcher welcomed to Dell Rapids Story: thedakotascout.com/p/scouting-sio…

Vermillion denies ex-cop's sexual harassment allegations City says relationship between detective, patrol officer was 'consensual' Story: thedakotascout.com/p/vermillion-d…

A fresh start: Dozens of new teachers join South Dakota schools New to the profession, they help ease shortage in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Story: thedakotascout.com/p/a-fresh-star…

VIEWPOINT | Congressman Johnson a leader on protecting farmland and national security Guest Column by Erin Tobin, former State Senator Story: thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-co…

LETTER | Congress offers no guardrails on Trump Letter to the Editor by Bill Kubat of Sioux Falls Story: thedakotascout.com/p/letter

CARTOON | Mr Gopher As seen in the Aug. 15-21, 2025, print edition of The Dakota Scout: thedakotascout.com/p/cartoon-mr-g…

Sioux Falls church marks 150 years while planning for new location The First Baptist choir performs on a recent Sunday morning Story: thedakotascout.com/p/sioux-falls-…

SCOUTING REPORT | USD’s Irish trade, Gatorade’s soccer players, self-deportations, Festival of Bands A weekly digest of interesting local, state, national and even international developments Story: thedakotascout.com/p/scouting-rep…

VIEWPOINT | To aid the economy, Trump must restore confidence in institutions Column by Veronique de Rugy Story: thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-to…

VIEWPOINT | Let’s end the burden of swipe fees Guest Column By Rep. Greg Jamison Story: thedakotascout.com/p/viewpoint-le…

Straight Outta Pierre: Rallies, politics, and pastrami Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm Story: thedakotascout.com/p/straight-out…