Dakota Voice notes that KELO is carrying the story about Sioux Falls Development Foundation president Dan Scott's libel lawsuit against the Argus Leader. Some months ago a battle began between Scott and the Argus after Scott made some midly negative comments about the paper in a speech. Argus executive editor Randall Beck responded in a harsh op-ed he later claimed was "intended to be parody." Read this and decide for yourself if it sounds like a parody. The op-ed was written in a way to make it seem like a paraphrase of what Scott had said, but in no way actually reflected what Scott had stated (see Belfrage Online for the transcript). The case was presented yesterday in front of Judge Kathleen Caldwell, who will determine whether the case goes forward.
UPDATE: The Argus Leader carries the story about the lawsuit today.
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