April 26, 2015
National Grasslands Visitors Center To Close For Renovations
CHADRON, Neb. (AP) — The National Grasslands Visitors Center in South Dakota is scheduled to close for renovations. The U.S. Forest Service says the facility in Wall, South Dakota, will close starting May 4, and could remain closed until early July. Employees will be moved to the Wall District Ranger Office, and public services will […]
USD Official Using Past Experiences To Oversee Department
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — A woman with a diverse teaching background is using her experiences at the U.S. Military Academy and a professional ballet company in overseeing the University of South Dakota’s foreign language program. Laura Vidler said her desire to serve the country after the 9/11 terrorist attacks led her to apply for a […]
Ranchers Opposing Public-private Land Swap In Conata Basin
IMLAY, S.D. (AP) — Ranchers in southwestern South Dakota are voicing concern over an ownership change of badlands and grasslands in a proposed swap. The federal government and the nonprofit Nature Conservancy are the parties involved in a deal known as the Cain Creek Land Exchange. The Rapid City Journal (http://bit.ly/1DS6rc9) reports the proposed swap […]
Hemp Backers Say Bill Gives Momentum, Especially For Tribes
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Some observers say a North Dakota bill passed this legislative session that sets guidelines for industrial hemp production should make it easier to grow and may help create an industry for Indian tribes, although it could take a while to sort out federal policies. Hemp can be used to make clothing, […]
Northeastern South Dakota Schools Seeking Music Teachers
GROTON, S.D. (AP) — At least four public schools in northeastern South Dakota are seeking music teachers to fill positions left vacant by retirements and resignations.buy xifaxan online https://www.lifefoodstorage.store/wp-content/languages/new/prescription/xifaxan.html no prescription The Aberdeen American News ( ) reports that schools in Groton, Warner, Ipswich and Faulkton have five music positions open. Groton Area School District […]
Former Secy Of State Madeleine Albright To Speak At SDSU
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will visit South Dakota later this year. Albright will speak at South Dakota State University as part of the second annual Daschle Dialogues, whose intent is to bring nationally relevant figures to the school’s campus in Brookings. Albright will be joined on stage by SDSU […]
Planned Speaker To Wait Another Year Due To Obama’s Visit
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) — The speaker who was originally chosen to deliver the commencement address at Lake Area Technical Institute before President Barack Obama announced he will be doing so himself will get a chance to talk to the school’s graduates next year. The Watertown school had asked instructor Dolores Stemwedel to be the speaker […]
Avera Closes SD Hospitality House Due To Declining Usage
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Avera Health has closed a hospitality house in Mitchell due to declining usage. The house was anonymously donated to Avera Queen of Peace Foundation in 2002 and served as temporary housing for patients traveling to Mitchell to undergo same-day surgery, as well as patients receiving ongoing medical treatment and their families. […]
2015 Master Gardener Training To Be Online And Hands-on
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Master Gardener training classes start May 4 and this year will include mostly online training for South Dakotans who want to learn how to promote and teach gardening. SDSU Extension Horticulture Specialist David Graper says the training concludes with four days of required, hands-on learning that teach planting, pruning, plant propagation, […]
Winning Numbers Drawn In ‘Dakota Cash’ Game
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the South Dakota Lottery’s “Dakota Cash” game were: 02-18-30-32-33 (two, eighteen, thirty, thirty-two, thirty-three)