August 7, 2015
Democrats Hire South Dakota Native To Be Key Party Staffer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Democratic Party has named a new executive director. Chairwoman Ann Tornberg said Friday that Suzanne Jones Pranger will be an effective addition to the organization and that the party is “thrilled.” The 26-year-old has a law degree and a master’s degree in political science from the University […]
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 Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, August 1, 2015 Boost reading skills by expanding preschool Reading skills are vital. No one would argue that […]
Some Brookings Residents Cleaning Up After Powerful Storm
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Some residents in Brookings are cleaning up after a powerful storm with heavy rains and high winds rolled through the area. KELO-TV reports that a tornado warning was issued around 6:30 p.m. Thursday for the storm that knocked down trees, took out power and flipped mobile homes. Neighbors in the southwest […]
Motorcycle Daredevil Goes Evel Knievel At Sturgis Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — On his first speed run Thursday night, a prelude to his world record attempt to jump a 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750 over 22 cars at the Buffalo Chip Campground, motorcycle daredevil Doug Danger had little doubt he was about to die. But with more than 5,000 spectators roaring their approval of […]
South Dakota Man Accused In Stabbing Sentenced To 1 Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man accused of stabbing a man in the back of the head has been sentenced to a year in prison. Twenty-year-old River Grey Bull, of McLaughlin, pleaded guilty in May to a federal charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. The incident happened Jan. 24 on the […]
Sioux Falls Developers Alter Plans For New Downtown Building
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Promoters of a mixed-use building and parking ramp in downtown Sioux Falls are retooling their plans after developers failed to reach a deal with landowners along Phillips Avenue. The proposal for a four-story building called “The Banks” will have a hotel, apartments, retail and office space, and a public parking […]
North Dakota Woman Sentenced For Assault On Reservation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A North Dakota woman accused of stabbing another woman on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation has been sentenced in South Dakota federal court. Twenty-seven-year-old Marissa Sitting Dog, of Fort Yates, North Dakota, pleaded guilty in April to assault with a dangerous weapon. Authorities say the incident happened on Feb. 22. […]
Deadline Approaching To Apply To Be A Highway Patrol Trooper
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol says there’s still time to apply to be a state trooper. The Department of Public Safety announced Thursday the deadline to apply is Aug. 14. The Highway Patrol says positions are expected to open in the next year. The application process begins early because training takes […]