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SCOUTING REPORT | Watertown library legacy, Pierre's academic scores, single mothers, USD law milestone
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (168+ words) The Dakota Scout It wasn't unusual for the Watertown Regional Library to receive small donations in the mail this spring supporting its summer reading program. But one check stood out. It was for $96, 000. "We just opened the mail one day…...
America250 immersion swings between South Dakota public schools
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (137+ words) The Dakota Scout America250 immersion swings between South Dakota public schools Districts lean into nationwide celebration while others send students into semiquincentennial summer with limited exposure to 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence signing As communities across America gear up for a…...
VIEWPOINT | In a divided world, the simple power of giving endures
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (571+ words) The Art of Giving initiative, a global movement founded by Professor Achyuta Samanta " founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) " marked its thirteenth anniversary this month....
Indian Country lawmaker claims Sioux Falls owner-occupied home on tax filings
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) The Dakota Scout Indian Country lawmaker claims Sioux Falls owner-occupied home on tax filings Residency of South Dakota Sen. Tamara Grove scrutinized; tribal leaders, District 26 constituents can't corroborate legislator's community involvement A lawmaker who represents a rural South Dakota district…...
Partying in Parkston | Hanging at Hansen's | In the K-12 trenches | The pipeline fight's spark | Polling, attack ads & a surge | Spending & sales tax
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (122+ words) The Dakota Scout Partying in Parkston | Hanging at Hansen's | In the K-12 trenches | The pipeline fight's spark | Polling, attack ads & a surge | Spending & sales tax Dusty's got pipes | A long-shot's 'Hail Mary' | Data centers, electricity & taxes | Not shooting straight | A dedicated…...
VIEWPOINT | What's the real threat to rural America?
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (516+ words) It's easy to reduce complex policy issues to slogans and soundbites, but real leadership is looking beyond the headlines and making principled decisions that serve the long-term good. Living far from major metropolitan areas or foreign countries, the efforts of…...
Wife of cancer-struck Republican will seek South Dakota auditor nomination in his place
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (167+ words) The Dakota Scout Wife of cancer-struck Republican will seek South Dakota auditor nomination in his place Catherine Barranco to carry on campaign after David Barranco's diagnosis South Dakota's lone Republican candidate for state auditor is suspending his campaign after a…...
VIEWPOINT | My family's strength will carry on for South Dakota, too
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (452+ words) For generations, the people of South Dakota have relied on strong faith, traditional values and principled leadership. Throughout our history, steadfast men and women of character have stepped forward in moments of challenge to serve a cause greater than themselves....
John 'JB' Benjamin De Cory, II, 82
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (348+ words) The Dakota Scout John 'JB' Benjamin De Cory, II, 82 March 29, 1944 - May 15, 2026 John Benjamin "JB" De Cory, II, 82, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Friday, May 15, 2026. John Benjamin "JB" De Cory was born March 29, 1944, to…...
Hall of Fame NFL coach Tony Dungy to headline law enforcement dinner
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (107+ words) The Dakota Scout Hall of Fame NFL coach Tony Dungy to headline law enforcement dinner Dungy just one of three people to win Super Bowls as player, coach Super Bowl winning player and coach Tony Dungy will be the featured…...