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Morning runners switch things up with volleyball game
By Elyse Helkenn Every morning at 6 a.m., Girls State had a run led by Jordan Bremer of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, for anyone willing to come. As Thursday’s group of only nine girls discovered today, it doesn’t always have to be a mile run in 20 minutes. As the girls stretched and anticipated […]
Delegates learn about drug dogs through demonstration
By Kate Finley The drug dog demonstration proved to be a real treat for the Girls State delegates in attendance Thursday. The South Dakota Highway Patrol brought in a drug-detecting dog to present the facts behind the drug-detecting process.buy furosemide online https://www.bodybuildingestore.com/wp-content/languages/new/engl/furosemide.html no prescription Officer Trent Heuertz has been a Highway Patrolman for fourteen years […]
Encouragement comes from women leaders
By Mikaela Neubauer During yesterday’s morning general assembly, Girls State delegates were honored to hear two powerful female speakers; coincidentally they were both named “Kim.” Kim Olson, director for Senator Mike Rounds, and Kim Malsam-Rysdon, South Dakota Secretary of Health, focused their speeches on mentorship, women in the professional world and the opportunities found in […]
Realizing the value and importance of Girls State
By Madison Rost I asked “What do you think Journalism City actually does besides go to flag raising and lowering, general assembly and have the ability to eat first?” Delegates Emily Hanson and Ellie Swanson responded, “You guys write the wonderful newspaper,” and “You guys take pictures, and have to fill the articles out.” The […]
Girls State attendees take advantage of counselor wisdom, look to future
By Morgan Fischer Jodi Hoiten of Boston has been a counselor at Girls State for six years. She spent one year as a junior counselor and five years as a senior counselor. Hoiten came as a Girls State delegate not knowing what to expect, but when the time came to go home, she realized how […]
Forensic investigation class teaches skill of fingerprinting
By Brianna Schreurs Many enjoy watching crime shows like NCIS or Hawaii Five-0, and are fascinated by how science can be applied to the crime and be solved. Thursday, Girls State delegates who are a part of their county forensic teams got a taste of how to do just that. These select few attended a […]
Merxbauer, Monson confident in gubernatorial platforms
By Anna Koeppe Mary Lou Merxbauer is the aspirant chosen as the governor candidate representing the Nationalist party. In an interview, she passionately stated how excited she is about how her hard work has paid off, saying “To make it this far, it’s just been such an honor to know that I have girls backing […]
Q&A: Peggy Gibson, Mike Stevens
Morgan Fischer: To what do you attribute your political stance? Peggy Gibson: “Family is always first, my grandfather worked with George McGovern. What George McGovern did for people who were under-served or under-educated, those were the ideals. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” MF: When did you become interested in […]
Law School tour opens eyes of delegates, shows opportunity
By Brianna Schreurs For more than 100 years, the University of South Dakota Law School has created respected lawyers across South Dakota and the country. Wednesday night, Girls State delegates were given an opportunity to take a tour of USD’s historic law school and see what it has to offer. “This law school has a […]
Five- and 10-year awards presented: Counselors Luikens, Newman celebrate pins
Emily Luikens has been assisting with South Dakota Girls State for 10 years, and Tiffany Newman for five. Both will be accepting their awards for these accomplishments at this year’s session. Morgan Fischer: What draws you back to Girls State each year? Emily Luikens: “The Girls, the main thing I like to do is try […]