Joe Sneve

Sioux Falls

Co-Founder at The Dakota Scout

Co-founder of The Dakota Scout | Newspaperman | Government matters matter | God hates a coward | 5th Generation South Dakotan | Pay attention @thedakotascout

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Prison group stuck between local opposition and limited space

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | John Hult |Joe Sneve

On June 3 in Pierre, a gaggle of Mitchell city leaders delivered an unambiguous message to the state’s prison construction work group. The city council, mayor, county commission, sheriff and various economic development officials were all in agreement: a patch of land south of Mitchell could easily host a new prison for 1,500 or more inmates, and their community would reap the benefits. That wall of official support has since cracked under the weight of fierce public opposition.
Prison group stuck between local opposition and limited space

1 week ago | newscenter1.tv | Marcus Traxler |Joe Sneve

On June 3 in Pierre, a gaggle of Mitchell city leaders delivered an unambiguous message to the state’s prison construction work group. The city council, mayor, county commission, sheriff and various economic development officials were all in agreement: a patch of land south of Mitchell could easily host a new prison for 1,500 or more inmates, and their community would reap the benefits. That wall of official support has since cracked under the weight of fierce public opposition.
Group of state and local officials calls on Congress to end tax credits for carbon sequestration

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Marcus Traxler |Joe Sneve

Over 100 state and local officials from the Midwest and West, including South Dakota, are asking the U.S. Senate to eliminate tax credits for carbon capture and sequestration as part of a federal budget reconciliation bill. Established by Congress and then-President George W.
Labor movement in Hub City has Aberdeen employees readying for union vote

1 week ago | thedakotascout.com | Joe Sneve

A group of Aberdeen city employees is moving to unionize, calling for higher wages, better benefits, and a stronger voice in workplace decisions. Public employees working for the Hub City — excluding police and fire personnel — are scheduled to vote July 7 and 8 on whether to join the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), one of the largest labor unions for public workers in the United States.
Majority no more? Councilors push to reverse 2017 election change

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Joe Sneve

The Sioux Falls City Council is considering scrapping an eight-year-old rule that requires council candidates win a majority of the vote to be elected. A pair of city councilors this week introduced a proposal to lower the threshold for victory in municipal races to 35 percent, doing away with the current requirement that candidates must secure more than 50 percent of the vote to win.
Majority no more? Councilors push to reverse 2017 election change

1 week ago | thedakotascout.com | Joe Sneve

The Sioux Falls City Council is considering scrapping an eight-year-old rule that requires council candidates win a majority of the vote to be elected. A pair of city councilors this week introduced a proposal to lower the threshold for victory in municipal races to 35 percent, doing away with the current requirement that candidates must secure more than 50 percent of the vote to win.
Data center official says other states offer better incentives than SD

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Joe Sneve |Trent Singer

SIOUX FALLS — A member of the artificial intelligence data center industry said Monday that South Dakota’s lack of incentives makes the state less competitive for development. Data centers house powerful computer systems designed to store, process and analyze massive volumes of data. Nick Phillips is the executive vice president of external affairs for Applied Digital, which is headquartered in Texas. He spoke at a Rotary Club of Downtown Sioux Falls panel on AI infrastructure.
Sanford Health acquires another Black Hills clinic

1 week ago | thedakotascout.com | Joe Sneve

Sanford Health is deepening its footprint in western South Dakota with the acquisition of another independent medical provider in Rapid City. The Sioux Falls-based healthcare system on Monday announced that Creekside Medical Clinic — a physician-owned, primary care practice that has served the Black Hills region for more than 25 years — will join its network this fall. The agreement is scheduled to close Sept.
Doeden, Hansen take campaign hopes to South Dakota highways

1 week ago | thedakotascout.com | Joe Sneve

In South Dakota, where retail politics still reigns, statewide candidates with any hope of success often log tens of thousands of miles shaking hands in towns both big and small. And in the early stages of the 2026 race for governor, Republican contenders Toby Doeden and Jon Hansen are leaning into that tradition — with a twist of comfort and plenty of campaign branding.
South Dakota legislative leaders condemn political violence in Minnesota

1 week ago | siouxfallslive.com | Joe Sneve

South Dakota’s top legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle are offering a unified message of condolence and solidarity following deadly attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers that authorities say were politically motivated. In a rare joint statement issued Sunday, the Republican and Democratic leaders of the South Dakota Legislature said they were “heartbroken” over what Minnesota authorities are calling a politically motivated act of violence.

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