April 29, 2015
Animal Rescue In Mitchell Needs Volunteers To Remain Open
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — An organization in Mitchell that finds homes for animals left at the city pound needs volunteers in order to continue to operate. The Daily Republic ( ) reports that the future of Mitchell Animal Rescue is uncertain because of dwindling volunteer participation. The organization doesn’t have a facility to house the […]
South Dakota-made Mustard Recognized At Museum Competition
TEA, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota-made mustard has been recognized at a competition that honors the most tasty mustards in the world. KSFY-TV ( ) reports that Matt’s Mom’s Mustard earned the second place in the exotic category of the National Mustard Museum’s World-Wide Mustard Competition. The South Dakota mustard is manufactured in Tea […]
8th Circuit Court Of Appeals Defers Gay Marriage Cases
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has deferred arguments and a decision on four same-sex marriage cases until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the issue. The court announced Wednesday that it’s holding off on “any further consideration” of the cases from South Dakota, Arkansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Arguments were […]
Man And Wife Face Joint Trial, Accused Of Construction Scam
YORK, Neb. (AP) — A married couple is charged with bilking a Nebraska farmer out of about $40,000, and prosecutors say it’s not the only scam the two have pulled off. Karla Nelson, 46, and her husband, George Nelson, 47, on Monday were scheduled for a joint trial on July 20. Both have pleaded not […]
Mayoral Race In Platte To Be Decided By Chance After Tie
PLATTE, S.D. (AP) — Platte’s next mayor will be determined by the luck of the draw. Incumbent Mayor Rick Gustad and challenger Steve Christensen split the vote in the April 14 election. The Daily Republic newspaper reports ( ) that on Thursday they’ll choose between a high-card draw and a high-roll with dice to determine […]
Excerpts From Recent South Dakota Editorials
Editors: Please note that The Associated Press welcomes editorial contributions from members for the weekly Editorial Roundup. Three editorials are selected every week. Contributions can be made by email at [email protected]. ___ The Daily Republic, Mitchell, April 27, 2015 We all need to be safe on the road This is the time of year when […]
Obama Visit Means Long Hours For Watertown College Planner
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s scheduled visit to South Dakota May 8 is historic for one rather trivial reason. Obama will do what only three other presidents have done: visit all 50 states as president. Presidents Richard Nixon, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton hit all 50 while in office. So news that […]
Report: Insurers Skirt Health Law’s Protections For Women
CHICAGO (AP) — Some insurance plans offered on the health overhaul law’s new marketplaces violate the law’s requirements for women’s health, according to a new report from a women’s legal advocacy group. The National Women’s Law Center analyzed plans in 15 states over two years and found some excluded dependents from maternity coverage, prohibited coverage […]
School Tour Of South Dakota Bank Inadvertently Trips Alarm
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Police officers who responded to what they thought was a robbery of a South Dakota bank found a school tour instead. Sgt. Dave Beintema told The Daily Republic newspaper ( ) that students were being given a tour of the First Dakota National Bank in Mitchell on Tuesday when one of […]
Man Accused Of Propositioning Boys At Sioux Falls Wal-Mart
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Bond has been set at $10,000 cash for a 64-year-old Mitchell man accused of propositioning young males at a Sioux Falls Wal-Mart. Michael Holland was arrested at his home Sunday and made his initial court appearance on Monday. He did not immediately enter a plea to 12 charges including sexual […]