February 2015
Fire Destroys Mobile Home In Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — A fire destroyed a mobile home in Mitchell. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Morris says firefighters were called to the home in the southeast part of the city around 6 p.m. Monday. Firefighters say it apparently started because the homeowner used spray foam insulation too close to the gas water heater and […]
Students spend part of semester in state Capitol
Senior Clay Hoffman didn’t originally consider interning outside of Vermillion during his final semester as an undergraduate at the University of South Dakota. Then senior Tyler Tordsen, Student Government Association president, informed Hoffman of possible opportunities in Pierre during the state’s legislative session. Tordsen was convincing enough for Hoffman, who decided it would be an […]
South Dakota Sheep And Lamb Production Down Over The Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The number of sheep and lambs in South Dakota is down from a year ago. A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the state’s sheep and lamb inventory on Jan. 1 totaled 255,000 animals, down 15,000 from the previous year. The breeding herd was down 10,000 […]
Farmers Told To Plant Farther From Dakota Southern Railway
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Some farmers along the Dakota Southern Railway are being asked to plant their crops a bit farther from the railroad tracks. The Daily Republic in Mitchell reports ( ) that state and local officials and members of the Mitchell-Rapid City Regional Railroad Authority discussed the issue during a conference call. Dakota […]
USD women’s bench shows leadership on the court
Junior center Margaret McCloud gained her second foul with 15:19 left in the first half against Oral Roberts on Saturday, when head coach Amy Williams sent in first-year Kate Liveringhouse. “She stepped up and played huge minutes,” Williams said. “She did not play intimidated and was effective going up against a pretty tough foe (McIntyre, […]
Pom Pom delivers ‘spine chilling’ music
You know how they say “never judge a book by its cover”? It’s the same with music — never judge a record by its album artwork. As I saw the pink artwork for the new Ariel Pink record, I kept these wise words in mind. Pink’s newest record, “Pom Pom,” came out in November 2014. I […]
4 Clerks Cited After Failing Alcohol Compliance Checks In SD
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Four clerks have been cited in central South Dakota after they sold alcohol to underage individuals during a compliance check. Pierre Police Capt. Elton Blemaster says the clerks didn’t check the identifications of the two underage people working with authorities. Each clerk has been cited for furnishing alcohol to someone over […]
University Of South Dakota To Host Regional Spelling Bee
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The University of South Dakota is set to host the 2015 Southeast South Dakota Regional Spelling Bee. The school in Vermillion will host more than two dozen students representing 10 schools Saturday. The competition will begin with a written and vocabulary test followed by the oral bee. Other regional competitions will […]
US Sen. John Thune Reports Nearly $10 Million Cash-on-hand
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune’s campaign says he has nearly $10 million cash-on-hand as he starts an election cycle in which he’s expected to run for a third term. The Republican from South Dakota drew no opponent in 2010 after beating then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in 2004 in a race […]
Seniors prepare for life after college
As the new semester begins, most students are focused on classes, but for some University of South Dakota seniors, their thoughts are already drifting to life after college. Senior Stephen Nielson, a health services and administration major, said he has already applied to graduate schools throughout the Midwest. “There’s a lot of opportunities for administration […]