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The people's business, done behind closed doors
Perhaps the most important piece of legislation to come before the South Dakota Legislature received a hearing Monday. It was the first, and likely last, public discussion of SB 235,a plan empowering...
Posted on 3/4/13 at 4:12 PM
Home Sweet Home: China in Minnesota
All of you who've read my posts are awesome. Thank you for following along. While I'm sad to see this journey end, I'm excited with anticipation because this was just my first try. I'll be writing man...
Posted on 10/27/12 at 11:31 AM
Deep-fried everything on a stick
I'm going to reveal a secret: I've lived in Minnesota all my life but have never taken partin that quintessential rite of late summer- the consuming of deep-fried cheese curds (or deep-fried anything,...
Posted on 8/24/11 at 11:31 AM
New prices at state parks
The following fee changes were approved by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission earlier this fall and will go into effect on Dec. 1. Lodge fees will increase by $25 per night. Rates as of Dec. 1: ...
Posted on 11/24/10 at 6:17 PM
Areavoices Digest #9 - November 17, 2010
Areavoices Digest #9 - November 17, 2010 Another week and more schools are jumping on board with areavoices blogs.Areavoices is a fantasticplace to share school news. In additon to our newest school ...
Posted on 11/17/10 at 3:31 PM
SD senators defend pieces of farm bill
South Dakota’s U.S. senators are working to defend what they believe are crucial parts of a would-be new farm bill as it faces a barrage of amendments on the Senate floor this week and possibly into next week.By Denise Ross , May 23, 2013
Cattle brands enter digital age
PIERRE — Using a hot brand to permanently mark cattle and horses remains the legal proof of ownership in western South Dakota. But one piece of that Old West tradition is changing in the digital age.By Bob Mercer , May 23, 2013
Sen. Johnson supportive of Weiland’s bid
Sen. Tim Johnson voiced his support for Rick Weiland’s U.S. Senate candidacy Wednesday.By Denise Ross , May 23, 2013
Scotland woman claims $10,000 Powerball prize
PIERRE — Pamela Cokeley, of Scotland, on Tuesday claimed her $10,000 Powerball prize from the Saturday drawing. Cokeley matched four of five white ball numbers and the Powerball to win the game’s third prize.By News release , May 22, 2013
Native American Telecom discloses info before PUC ruling
Firm gives financial data to Sprint.By Bob Mercer , May 21, 2013
Body discovered in Rapid City drainage ditch
Employees at a car dealership discovered the body late Monday afternoon. Authorities say it appears that the man had been dead for several days.May 21, 2013
SD court considers discipline of former lawmaker Tornow
The State Bar's Disciplinary Board has recommended that Shawn Tornow be publicly reprimanded for violating the rules of professional conduct for lawyers.May 21, 2013
Fire destroys longtime service station in Aberdeen
The blaze at Eddie's Northside Sinclair began about 10:30 a.m. Monday. The American News reports that the flames spread quickly but the three workers inside got out safely.May 21, 2013
Gold Dust Casino to reopen in Deadwood this summer
A new group of investors wants to make significant renovations to the property that covers half a city block and create between 50 and 75 jobs.May 21, 2013
Sanford lab selected for nuclear reaction experiment
LEAD (AP) — Scientists have selected the Sanford Lab in Lead as the site for an experiment that seeks to simulate nuclear reactions that take place within stars.May 21, 2013
Vern Larson to be SD's school and public lands official
Larson will serve out the remainder of the term, which ends in January 2015, but he will not be a candidate for the office in 2014.May 21, 2013
White River student wins congressional art competition
By News release , May 21, 2013
Three tied at top of Class B boys' race
By Sports staff , May 21, 2013
Andes Central girls lead Class B
By Sports staff , May 21, 2013
Salem educator wins state award
By News release , May 20, 2013
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