October 15, 2015
That’s My Bad- Episode 2
In today’s episode, we tell you everything that we love and hate about fall. Producer: Krystal Schoenbauer Anchors: Liz Landy & Krystal Schoenbauer Videographer: Sydney Mook Online Editor: Michael Geheren Editor in Chief: Trent Opstedahl
US Rep. Kristi Noem Outraises Democratic Challenger By $197K
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Democratic state representative has raised about $63,400 since launching her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem, who has more than $1.3 million in the bank. Federal reports show Noem raised more than $260,000 in the latest fundraising quarter, nearly $200,000 over what challenger Paula Hawks raised. This is […]
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]. ___ Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan, Yankton, Oct. 13, 2015 Ethics board is good idea, but … South Dakota lawmakers should give serious consideration […]
Democrat Paula Hawks Raises $63K In Bid Against Kristi Noem
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Paula Hawks has raised about $63,400 since launching her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem. Federal reports released by Hawks’ campaign Thursday show the representative from Hartford had about $45,600 on hand at the end of this fundraising quarter, which ran from July through September. This […]
Omaha author defies stereotypes in Nebraska-set novel
I came across author Rainbow Rowell after my sister recommended me to her. I read her novel “Fangirl” and fell in love with it, but quickly got bored with it. My sister, on another hand, loved it. So when it came time to read her book “Eleanor and Park,” I wasn’t really excited because my […]
Police Release Name Of Man Killed In Bicycle Wreck
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police have released the name of a man killed from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident last week. Police say 63-year-old Dale Kimpton was riding his bicycle on 41st Street on Oct. 8 when his bike struck the front tire of a car pulling out of a gas […]
Swan Song Set For One Of South Dakota’s ‘national Treasures’
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — After two years of planning and preparation, the final exhibition of one of South Dakota’s finest artists will make its way to Rapid City. “Transformation and Continuity of Lakota Culture: The Collages of Arthur Amiotte, 1988-2014” will debut with an artists’ reception 5 p.m. Friday at The Dahl Arts Center. […]
Survey Again Suggests Rural Economic Slowdown In 10 States
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A third consecutive overall index drop in a monthly rural bankers survey suggests an economic slowdown is ahead for rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states. The Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 44.4 this month from 49.0 in September and 50.0 in August. The overall index is computed from various […]
New Jersey Man Accused Of Robbing Reservation Liquor Store
MCLAUGHLIN, S.D. (AP) — A New Jersey man is behind bars after allegedly robbing a liquor store on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the Dakotas. KELO-TV reports ( ) that the 51-year-old man was arrested in Bismarck after allegedly holding up a store in McLaughlin on Wednesday. Authorities say the man robbed T-Spoons Corner […]
Sen. John Thune Raises $520K, Banks $11.2M In Third Quarter
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota U.S. Sen. John Thune’s bank account sits at about $11.2 million for his bid for a third Senate term in 2016. Thune’s campaign announced Thursday that the Republican lawmaker’s third-quarter haul was about $520,000. Campaign manager Joshua Shields says the campaign is pleased with the support. He says the […]