October 14, 2015
South Dakota Approves Polygamist Group’s Water Request
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota regulators approved a secretive polygamist group’s request to draw water more quickly at its remote Black Hills compound even though the sect declined to provide many details about the number of people living there. The state Water Management Board on Wednesday approved the application, which faced opposition from nearby […]
Federal Judge Testifies On Allegations Of Improper Plea Deal
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota took a new seat in the courtroom to testify over allegations he promised a Bismarck attorney “a favor” if he agreed to defend a man convicted of gunning down another man 10 years ago. U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson in 2008 sentenced Gabriel Martinez to […]
Runners flee from ‘undead’ to raise money for charity
The living dead roamed the streets of Vermillion on Wednesday night. The Zombie Run, a Dakotathon-sponsored event, saw about 30 participants take part in the annual fundraiser. The run started at Prentis Park, went through the Vermillion Cemetery and ended back at the park. During the run, students had to try to outrun people dressed as zombies that were hidden […]
APNewsBreak: Dayton To Tour Mines In Michigan, S. Dakota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has planned trips to mines in South Dakota and Michigan as his administration prepares for a major decision on whether to advance copper and nickel mining on the Iron Range. Dayton spokesman Matt Swenson told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the governor will tour the […]
Fraternity members, students complete 5k in heels for domestic violence awareness month
Men from the Pi Kappa Alpa fraternity and other USD students strutted around Vermillion in heels this past week to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the fraternity held its first Walk a Mile in her Shoes 5k event. Around 10 to 15 fraternity members participated in […]
South Dakota Approves Polygamists Group’s Water Request
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota regulators have approved a secretive polygamist group’s request to draw water more quickly at its Black Hills compound even though the sect declined to provide many details about how many people live there. The Water Management Board approved the application Wednesday. It faced opposition from nearby landowners. The same […]
Commissioners Again Facing Opposition On Fort Meade Way
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The Meade County Commission has set a date for first reading of an ordinance that could complicate the building of Fort Meade Way. KBHB-AM reports that commissioners want to build the controversial road that would connect 131st Avenue at the Buffalo Chip to Cardinal Place at Pleasant Valley. The proposed road […]
SD Regulators Revisiting Polygamists Group’s Water Request
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A secretive polygamist group has declined to reveal more information to South Dakota regulators as part of a request to be able to draw water more quickly at its remote Black Hills compound. The Water Management Board considered the application Wednesday. It faces opposition from nearby landowners. The panel said in […]
Black Lives Matter movement raises awareness of institutionalized racism
At last week’s Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate, the candidates were asked, “Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?” The question is referencing the juxtaposed political movements of Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is a movement birthed out of the recent injustices committed against the black community. They attempt […]
Report: Sudden Wind Shift Contributed To Firefighter’s Death
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A firefighter killed by a wildfire in Northern California was apparently trapped by a sudden shift in the direction of the blaze, according to a new U.S. Forest Service report on his death. Rapid City, South Dakota, firefighter Dave Ruhl was found in late July at the scene of the […]