Winning Numbers Drawn In ‘Dakota Cash’ Game
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the South Dakota Lottery’s “Dakota Cash” game were: 01-06-13-19-30 (one, six, thirteen, nineteen, thirty)
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Jacks down Coyotes 77-67
Even though University of South Dakota women’s basketball had junior guard Tia Hemiller back to playing for 15 minutes, the Coyotes lost to South Dakota State University 77-67 in Frost Arena Feb. 22. “The underlying message after the game was we gave up too many second chance opportunities, got out-rebounded and got outscored at the […]
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South Dakota Drone Operators Approve Of Proposed FAA Rules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota drone operators say they’re anxious to see proposed Federal Aviation Administration rules come to fruition but plan to fly under the radar until anything is finalized. The FAA released its long-anticipated rules recently that would allow small commercial unmanned aircraft to perform routine tasks — crop monitoring, aerial […]
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Spearfish Locals Launch Music Festival In Black Hills
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — Some Spearfish locals are hoping to bring the spirit of national music festivals to the Black Hills with their first annual two-day festival. Organizers for the Black Hills Music Festival have booked 11 bands and hope to bring a roster of eclectic groups to a state that can be short on […]
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Men earn team win against IUPUI
Balanced scoring, along with a few turnovers and a number of rebounds led to the University of South Dakota’s Saturday win in the DakotaDome. The men’s basketball team downed IUPUI 77-62, giving USD’s head coach Craig Smith something to be pleased about. “(This was a) great team win for our guys,” Smith said. “I’m not […]
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Yankton Receives $400,000 In Grant Funding From State
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — Yankton officials say they’re getting $400,000 in grant funding from the state to boost the city’s trail system. The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reports ( ) the city has been awarded a grant from the state’s Transportation Alternative Program. City Manager Amy Nelson says the grant will help connect areas […]
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3-vehicle Crash Near Pierre Leaves 1 Dead, Others Injured
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead following a three-vehicle accident Friday night near Pierre. KCCR-AM reports the three vehicles collided east of the capital city on Highways 14 and 83. The state Highway Patrol responded to the scene. Officials say there were several others injured who were taken to Avera St. […]
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Federal Highway Trust Fund Spending For SD Down 10 Percent
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are debating a plan to increase state spending on roads and bridges, as federal funding has fallen. Figures compiled by The Associated Press show total per-capita spending available to the state from the Federal Highway Trust Fund declined 10 percent in the five years before 2013, the latest […]
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House Committee Passes Measure Allowing No-fault Divorce
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative committee has approved a proposal that would allow no-fault divorce in South Dakota, but the measure could face challenges. The House Judiciary Committee voted 7-5 on Friday for the plan, which advocates say will make it easier for domestic violence victims to escape abusive marriages. All they have to […]
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Regulator Wants More Info From Pierre’s Selected Air Carrier
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A federal regulator has told an air carrier selected by Pierre officials to provide subsidized commercial service that she wants more proof that its recently replaced CEO is not still connected with the carrier. The Department of Transportation announced in January that it planned to deny the application of Aerodynamics Inc. […]
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