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SD lawmakers reject $87M in federal money for broadband in underserved areas, cite national debt

By Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout 03/04/2026

PIERRE – Here’s one you don’t see every day — South Dakota walking away from $87 million. That’s what South……

A rendering of what Libertyland, planned for the northeast part of Rapid City, could look like. Rendering courtesy of Storyland Studios.

Dakota First Action PAC attacks Rapid City Libertyland TIF as ‘corporate welfare’

By Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout 01/12/2026

A political action committee founded by a prominent Republican gubernatorial candidate has attacked a proposed Rapid City development project for……

Secretary of State Monae Johnson celebrates her Nov. 8, 2022, election victory with SD Canvassing’s Rick Weible and Gretchen Weible, who served as Johnson’s campaign manager in her first run for the office. South Dakota Searchlight photo by John Hult.

Probe puts South Dakota election chief’s breakup with voter integrity buffs on display

By Joe Sneve of The Dakota Scout 11/27/2025

Years of shifting alliances, grassroots GOP infighting and election integrity disputes came to a head at the South Dakota Capitol……

Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden announced his candidacy for governor of South Dakota at the Wylie Park Pavilion on Wednesday, May 28. He is seeking the Republican nomination. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.

In announcing gubernatorial bid, Doeden channels Trump; blasts career politicians, lobbyists

By Elisa Sand and Scott Waltman 05/30/2025

In launching his campaign for governor of South Dakota, Toby Doeden chided the political establishment, blasting career politicians and lobbyists,……