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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota teachers and other youth educators interested in learning about garden education programs can attend a couple of workshops this summer. The South Dakota State University Extension is hosting garden educator classes in Sioux Falls and Rapid City in the upcoming weeks. The training will provide teachers nutrition resources for […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Retirement System’s assets have grown to an estimated $10.8 billion after earning an estimated 4.5 percent on investments so far this fiscal year. The pension fund’s board of trustees met on Thursday in Pierre. The estimated 4.5 percent return is for fiscal year 2015, which ends on June […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a federal judge’s ruling dismissing a lawsuit from former U.S. Senate candidate Clayton Walker. Walker, who’s been indicted on election law violations, sued to have his name place on the November ballot as an independent candidate. Walker had argued that South Dakota’s petition […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — University economists report a 1.4 percent bump in the value of agricultural land in South Dakota over the past year. The increase is much smaller than the 6.1 percent registered from 2013 to 2014 and nowhere near the increases from the three previous years that at one point reached 33.6 percent. […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court says a man who broke his ankle running away from a co-worker on whom he had played a prank at a construction site is entitled to workers’ compensation. The high court said in a ruling released Thursday that the state Department of Labor incorrectly denied benefits […]

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Seven South Dakota groups offering out-of-school activities for students are getting annual grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Officials say the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants provide funding for academic enrichment opportunities for students. This year’s grant recipients join 36 others already serving 65 sites across South Dakota. School districts, […]

DELMONT, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota officials say a request for individual assistance for storm and tornado recovery in Douglas and Charles Mix counties has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said in a news release that the state was told by FEMA on Wednesday it […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota State Historical Society’s museum is holding an event to celebrate the history and popularity of Mexican food in the world and the United States. The Historical Society said Wednesday the event will be held on June 16 in Pierre at the Cultural Heritage Center. The gathering is called […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison for failing to seek medical attention for his 20-month-old son who was repeatedly abused and died as a result of the physical mistreatment inflicted by his mother. Acting U.S. Attorney Randy Seiler says Francis Swan has been sentenced for his […]