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Senior Clay Hoffman didn’t originally consider interning outside of Vermillion during his final semester as an undergraduate at the University of South Dakota. Then senior Tyler Tordsen, Student Government Association president, informed Hoffman of possible opportunities in Pierre during the state’s legislative session. Tordsen was convincing enough for Hoffman, who decided it would be an […]
South Dakota Sheep And Lamb Production Down Over The Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The number of sheep and lambs in South Dakota is down from a year ago. A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the state’s sheep and lamb inventory on Jan. 1 totaled 255,000 animals, down 15,000 from the previous year. The breeding herd was down 10,000 […]
Farmers Told To Plant Farther From Dakota Southern Railway
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Some farmers along the Dakota Southern Railway are being asked to plant their crops a bit farther from the railroad tracks. The Daily Republic in Mitchell reports ( ) that state and local officials and members of the Mitchell-Rapid City Regional Railroad Authority discussed the issue during a conference call. Dakota […]
4 Clerks Cited After Failing Alcohol Compliance Checks In SD
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Four clerks have been cited in central South Dakota after they sold alcohol to underage individuals during a compliance check. Pierre Police Capt. Elton Blemaster says the clerks didn’t check the identifications of the two underage people working with authorities. Each clerk has been cited for furnishing alcohol to someone over […]
US Sen. John Thune Reports Nearly $10 Million Cash-on-hand
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune’s campaign says he has nearly $10 million cash-on-hand as he starts an election cycle in which he’s expected to run for a third term. The Republican from South Dakota drew no opponent in 2010 after beating then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in 2004 in a race […]
University Of South Dakota To Host Regional Spelling Bee
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The University of South Dakota is set to host the 2015 Southeast South Dakota Regional Spelling Bee. The school in Vermillion will host more than two dozen students representing 10 schools Saturday. The competition will begin with a written and vocabulary test followed by the oral bee. Other regional competitions will […]
Clark Teen Gets 15 Years For Stabbing 15-year-old Girlfriend
CLARK, S.D. (AP) — A teenager from Clark is going to prison for repeatedly stabbing his girlfriend after he had an argument with her. KOKK-AM in Huron reports 18-year-old Gage Binger was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted murder and aggravated assault.buy lipitor online https://taxmama.com/wp-content/forum/styles/new/engl/lipitor.html no prescription He was 17 years old last […]
Report: Modest Economic Growth Likely In Midwest, Plains
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly business survey suggests only modest economic growth is likely in nine Midwestern and Plains states this spring because the agriculture and energy sectors are slowing. The report released Monday says the overall economic index for the region improved slightly to 54.8 in January from December’s 54.4. Creighton University economist […]
Civic Center Eyes Changes After Student Harassment Report
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is looking at policy changes after some students reported having beer poured on them. It happened Jan. 24 at a Rapid City Rush hockey game. A chaperone says students from the American Horse K-8 school in Allen were subjected to racial slurs and had beer […]
South Dakota Legislature Resumes Tuesday For 4-day Week
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The lawmaking process in Pierre is taking a day off. There’s no session on Monday, but legislators return Tuesday for a four-day week. By the end of Friday, lawmakers will have completed 17 of the 38-day main run of the session. KCCR-AM reports that procedurally, Tuesday is a big day. It’s […]