K-9 officer Reno entertains and educates Girls Staters; demonstrates the importance of canines in police forces

By Addy Nelson, Sacajawea Scroll Girls State delegates awed over two canines Thursday afternoon and learned important information while they were at it. Girls Staters attended the K-9 demonstration in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. From the Yankton Police Department Sgt. Jason Foote, Officer Pat Nolz and Officer Kyler Pekarek conducted a demonstration to explain why the […]

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Forensic investigation thrusts delegates into mock crime

By Rebekah Bahn, Sacajawea Scroll As Detective Crystal Brady and Evidence Manager Dallas Schnack from the Vermillion Police Department along with Roanoke lawyers for criminal justice explained the basics of investigative crime scenes, a young girl nonchalantly walked into the lecture hall, grabbed Brandy’s water bottle and slipped out of the room as quietly as she […]

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Rounds focuses on work force, politics during speech

By Morgan Roberts, Sacajawea Scroll In a presentation to Girls State delegates, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds spoke about  entering political fields as well as the work force in general. Rounds made an appearance at general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall Thursday morning. “Public service takes a lot of different forms,” Rounds said. “Make this world better […]

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South Dakota Attorney General Jackley discusses issues, run for governor with Girls State delegates

By Jasmine Snow, Sacajawea Scroll  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley took the stage during Thursday morning’s general assembly in Aalfs Auditorium Slagle Hall. “You know, I love days like today because as I look out there, I truly see the future of South Dakota,” Jackley said. His speech heavily stressed the importance of experiences […]

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Governor candidate Kolberg advocates empowerment

By Kailey Jacobsen, Sacajawea Scroll Humility and genuineness have always been important to Reagan Kolberg. The Nationalist candidate for the 2018 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State governor position, Kolberg has embraced these qualities during her campaign. “When I speak to the girls at our convention, I speak from the bottom of my heart. It’s really important […]

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