YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — The book of a South Dakota nun and retired college history professor that explores Benedictine history has been reissued. “Benedictine Men And Women Of Courage: Roots And History” was written by Sister Ann Kessler, a Benedictine nun and member of the Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton. The first edition was published […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Plans for South Dakota’s westernmost ethanol plant are moving forward following the rezoning of land in Onida despite complaints from residents. The Tri-State Neighbor ( ) reports Onida residents don’t want the proposed Ring-Neck Energy and Feed plant so close to the town. Investors hope that the plant on the […]
FAULKTON, S.D. (AP) — The board of education in Faulkton is accepting proposals from architects and engineers for a new school. The Aberdeen American News ( ) reports the school district is looking to build a new facility to replace the main part of the school. Superintendent Joel Price says the three-story high school building […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A weight training enthusiast from Brookings is using powerlifting to help kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Jackie Geppert was recruited several weeks ago to join the Midwest-based Relentless powerlifting team, which raises money for a large charitable effort called HopeKids. The mission of the organization is to provide ongoing events, activities […]
ANDOVER, S.D. (AP) — An Andover man has developed a program to help farmers calculate the costs of each crop and compare them to marketing opportunities. Scott Anderson worked for three months with formulas and algorithms to create CashCowFarmer. He wanted the software to be easy for farmers to use, while still providing them with […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Lawmakers plan to consider this week measures on municipal sales taxes, insurance coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder therapy and athletics policy for transgender students. A measure to allow municipalities to collect up to an additional 1 percent sales tax for capital expenditures is set to be heard Friday in the House […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Native artists have a few weeks to apply for space at this summer’s art market and cultural celebration in downtown Rapid City. The third annual event called A Gathering of People, Wind and Water will be Saturday, July 18, at Main Street Square. The categories reflect the cultures of the […]
Seniors on the University of South Dakota’s women’s basketball team went out in style with a win over Western Illinois Saturday night. In the final seconds of the game, the Coyotes held on and ended with a win of 78-75. “We like to make things exciting around here. I’m really proud of our team for […]
The USD men’s basketball team capped off its regular season with an 80-64 victory over rival South Dakota State Saturday in the DakotaDome. The win gives the Coyote men their first winning record in four years and also marks the first time the Coyotes have beaten the Jackrabbits in two years. “Great game. Great environment,” […]
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Amid calls for more transparency, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Chairman Michael Jandreau is pushing back against allegations from a nonprofit group that leaders on the reservation misdirected millions of dollars in federal funding intended to help impoverished tribal members. Shortly after speaking at an event in the state Capitol on Thursday, […]
