March 2015
VIDEO: First-year exceeds expectations in Lakota class
USD to offer unique Native American language studies degree next fall, pending SDBOR approval Colton Sierra hopes to one day start his own business. But if that doesn’t work out the way he’s imagined, he’s counting on his culture to construct a life-long, fulfilling career. Sierra, a first-year business major with an undecided specialization, is […]
VIDEO: National Music Museum chosen as host site for 2016 Shakespeare exhibit
William Shakespeare once wrote “If music be the food of love, play on.” In 2016, these words — along with 36 of his plays — will be on display in the National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota. The NMM announced Feb. 26 it had been selected by the Folger Shakespeare Library as […]
VIDEO: Tennis works for success under new coach
A new coach and a winning record are the touchstones to the fresh start University of South Dakota tennis is serving up this year. The Coyotes, who are 4-1 this season, welcomed head coach Brett Barnett to the court after the departure of Malcolm Gilreath last year, who was at the helm of the program for […]
South Dakota Historical Society Seeking Award Nominations
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Historical Society is looking for nominations for the Governor’s Awards for History. The award nominations are due by the end of March and can encompass individuals, groups and a history teacher of the year. The Historical Society says a panel will review the nominations and the winners will […]
AG Warning SD Residents Of Increased Sweepstakes Scams
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning residents about an increasing number of sweepstakes scams. Jackley says several victims have filed formal complaints with the state’s Consumer Protection Division against the fraudulent telemarketers. Many victims who have filed complaints believed they were working with Publisher’s Clearing House. However, the victims […]
New Shelter At Mount Rushmore Will House Youth Programming
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — Young people who visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial this year will have a new area to gather for programs directed at them. Cheryl Schreier with the memorial says a new permanent youth exploration shelter will be built at the end of the presidential trail. She says rangers have […]
SD First Lady: 16 Hospital Pledge To Reduce Early Deliveries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The First Lady of South Dakota says 16 birthing hospitals in the state have pledged to reduce the number early deliveries done for non-medical reasons. Linda Daugaard says she and North Dakota First Lady Betsy Dalrymple have challenged birthing hospitals in both states to reduce early elective deliveries. Early elective […]
BREAKING: Students elect Zoss as new SGA president, approve GAF increase
The University of South Dakota student population voted ‘yes’ to a three-year increase in General Activity Fees, and elected a new Student Government Association president and vice president Wednesday. In a one-team race, new SGA President Sami Zoss and Vice President Michael Buchanan went on a ballot that simply asked students ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Zoss said […]
Sioux Falls Police Find 2.5 Pounds Of Drugs After Argument
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say a public argument over a drug debt that ended with gunshots led officers to find nearly 2.5 pounds of drugs. Authorities say they found they found almost two pounds of suspected synthetic marijuana, about half a pound of marijuana and $4,000 in cash in 19-year-old Vernon […]
Thousands Of SD Residents Could Lose Insurance Subsidies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Thousands of South Dakota residents are among those who obtained financial assistance to pay for health insurance through the nation’s health overhaul and could be affected by the latest legal challenge to the law. The U.S. Supreme Court met Wednesday to determine whether residents of South Dakota and about three […]