October 2015
Sculptor Unveils 5 Pieces Of Public Art In Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A sculptor is gradually unveiling his gray granite public artwork in downtown Rapid City. Masayuki Nagase has completed about two-thirds of the $2 million project titled “The Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water.” The Rapid City Journal ( ) reports that he already has finished 14 of 21 stones, […]
Exercise Science Club aims to inspire students’ career choices
The Exercise Science Club at USD is looking to get people off of their couches and outside exercising. Brett Comstock, a professor and faculty adviser of the club, said it’s a great club for any student to participate in. “A freshman or sophomore can make a bigger impact,” he said. The first meeting on Oct. […]
Counseling center, student organization work to ease mental health struggles
With tests, relationship issues and the stress of college life, sometimes students need someone to talk to. That’s where the Cook House and Lost & Found come in. The Cook House is the on-campus counseling center for registered university students. Students are able to meet with counselors for free any day of the week. The […]
Students Expand Mandarin Skills At Northern State University
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Canada aside, census bureau data shows that China is the biggest trade partner of the United States, and the place where most of the nation’s imports come from. That’s the reason many Americans want to learn Chinese. Mandarin courses are just one part of the Confucius Institute at Northern State University, […]
Yankton Looking To Expand Its Trail System
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — Phases two and three of the Yankton’s trail system expansion project are in motion. Last fall, the city applied for its first Transportation Alternative Program grant, which was approved for $400,000 toward phase 1. Recently, the city applied for two more of these grants by combining an application for phases two […]
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: 02-03-15-18-25 (two, three, fifteen, eighteen, twenty-five)
USD football loses 21-40 to Western Illinois
After trading touchdowns on opening drives, Western Illinois left USD in the dust as they outscored the Coyotes 33-14 on a run for the final three quarters of Saturday’s game in Macomb, Ill to win the game 40-21. The game started evenly when Western Illinois completed a 75-yard drive capped off with a four yard […]
Sioux Falls Central Fire Station Is Under Restoration
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A historic fire station in downtown Sioux Falls is getting a $430,000 restoration. KELO-TV (http://bit.ly/1R333jC) reports that crews are performing a restoration of Central Fire Station that’s expected to be complete in November. The building has been standing for more than a century. Jeff Helm is a division chief with […]
Officer-involved Shootings Reach Record Number This Year
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has seen the most officer-involved shootings this year since the state started keeping records in 2001. The Mitchell Daily Republic ( ) reports there have been six officer-involved shootings in South Dakota in 2015. The Attorney General’s office says officer-involved shootings are when on-duty police officers shoot a citizen. […]
State Working To Submit Request To Name New GEAR UP Manager
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota hopes to file a formal request soon with the federal government to name a new administrator for a Native American college-readiness program. The Argus Leader ( ) reports that officials want make the request in the next week. The grant’s future has been uncertain since the state decided […]