10/30/2009, 7:34pm Positive future Oct 31, 2009
The short-term news from Pierre wasnt particularly rosy ... First, lawmakers will scrutinize the upcoming holiday season very carefully as they gear up for the budget battles that will take place in Pierre this winter. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
PUC wants to know projects impact7:34 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 31, 2009
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 7:34 PM CDT PIERRE - Economist Michael Madden, who performs the annual estimates of tourism spending in South Dakota, has a new assignment as a paid consultant for the state Public Utilities Commission regarding the TransCanada XL oil pipeline project. PUC staff hired Madden to analyze the effects in South Dakota during the past two years from constructing TransCanadas Keystone oil pipeline down the James River valley from North Dakota to Nebraska. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Officials consider prescription monitoring program9:05 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 30, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:05 AM CDT PIERRE - State Human Service Secretary Jerry Hofer offered a word of caution Wednesday to the South Dakota Health Care Commission: Dont start a new program to identify prescription-drug abuse if government cant afford more patients needing treatment. A commission subcommittee is working on a prescription-monitoring program for South Dakota. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
S.D. ferrets are surviving plague Oct 29, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. -- One of the nation's largest colonies of endangered black-footed ferrets is surviving despite the disease that has hit their home in a vast stretch of prairie dog towns south of Badlands National Park, according to federal wildlife officials. Since deadly sylvatic plague was discovered in the Conata Basin in May 2008, the disease has wiped out black-tailed prairie dogs, the ferrets' main prey, in about half their former range, said Randy Griebel, a wildlife biologist with the U.S.... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Hagen will manage Knudsons campaign9:44 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 28, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:44 AM CDT PIERRE - Jim Hagen will start in mid-November as campaign manager for Senate Republican leader Dave Knudson, one of the four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor in the June 2010 primary. Knudson confirmed the hiring Monday. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Munsterman calls for budgeting changes9:44 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 28, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:44 AM CDT FORT PIERRE - The governor and the Legislature should limit the growth of state government to the rate of inflation and no longer use one-time sources of revenue to cover increased ongoing costs, Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Munsterman said Monday. Munsterman said those two principles were keys to the city of Brookings eliminating its 10 percent budget deficit and turning surpluses the past five years during his time as mayor. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/26/2009, 12:52am Arrow runners close out 2009 season Oct 27, 2009
Team Scores - 1, Yankton 58; 2, Brandon Valley 69; 3, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 82; 4, Brookings 156; 5, Sioux Falls Washington 169; 6, Sioux Falls Lincoln 175; 7, Rapid City Stevens 178; 8, Rapid City Central 191; 9, Watertown 223; 10, Pierre T.F. Riggs 244; 11, Sioux Falls OGorman 257; 12, Aberdeen Central 281; 13, Douglas 324; 14, Huron 335; 15, Sturgis Brown 391 ... 1; 19, Kris Monroe, Pierre T.F. Riggs, 17:16 ... Team Scores - 1, Yankton 61; 2, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 69; 3, Aberdeen Central... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/23/2009, 11:42pm Prep football pairings announced Oct 24, 2009
No. 11 Sturgis (2-7) at No. 6 Pierre (6-3), 7 p.m.. CLASS 11A. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
DRA wont present witnesses at hearing9:29 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 24, 2009
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:29 PM CDT PIERRE The lawyer representing Dakota Rural Action has officially notified the state Public Utilities Commission that the group wont be presenting any witnesses at the permit hearing next month for the TransCanada XL crude-oil pipeline project. The attorney, Paul Blackburn, filed the letter earlier this week. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
S.D. football playoff pairings announced Oct 24, 2009
No. 11 Sturgis at No. 6 Pierre. CLASS 11A. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
The signs of autumn are clearly upon us9:29 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 24, 2009
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 9:29 PM CDT PIERRE - Two more signs of autumn came last week. The sandhill cranes made their noisy migration south, heard long before seen, high in the October sky. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Third penny analysis10:09 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 23, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:09 AM CDT PIERRE - A new analysis conducted for the Legislature shows how much money could be collected by five of South Dakotas largest cities if municipal governments receive authority to charge an additional 1 percent sales tax. The South Dakota Municipal League plans to pursue the third penny option during the 2010 session of the Legislature, according to Yvonne Taylor, the leagues executive director. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Obama: No Excuses Left Oct 23, 2009
Pierre, SD It s already the front edge of winter in America s Great Plains. Here, where the air is clear and crisp, there is a passion for walking behind a good dog while hunting pheasants and a good alibi for missing a fast-flying bird is an art form. (Human Events Online)
Legislature will have to go back to square one to complete project9:55 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 22, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:55 AM CDT PIERRE - Twenty months after the Legislature earmarked money for the project, the state Office of Attorney General has hit a dead end in its attempt to construct a new storage site for evidence in Rapid City. The hang-up is that the law appropriating 100,000 for the work specifically refers to Rapid City. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Plane donation questioned9:55 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 22, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:55 AM CDT PIERRE - Rep. Deb Peters, R-Hartford, asked the state Transportation Secretary for an explanation Tuesday about the donation of a state airplane to Lake Area Technical Institute, which is operated by the Watertown School District. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Legislators to probe closing of driver exam stations9:25 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 21, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:25 AM CDT PIERRE - The chairman assigned five members of the Legislatures Joint Committee on Appropriations on Monday to investigate the Rounds administrations closures of driver examination stations in 15 rural South Dakota communities. Rep. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Laurie Broders Oct 21, 2009
Robert Taggart, San Antonio, Texas, Roxann Basham, Rapid City, and Mark Taggart, Ft. Pierre, S.D. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Laurie was loved by many and she will be missed by all her friends and family. (Freeman Courier, SD)
10/20/2009, 12:23am Arrows aim to move up Oct 21, 2009
Brandon Valley, third-rated in Class 11AA, is 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the conference and has a chance to earn a share of the league title if fifth-rated Pierre (5-1) beats second-rated Aberdeen Central (6-0) onThursday ... Watertown won two of three matches last week, winning 3-2 at Sioux Falls Washington and 3-0 at home against Pierre. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
States financial status is on shaky ground9:25 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 21, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:25 AM CDT PIERRE - Because tax revenues are coming in slower than a year ago, state government likely will need to spend its remaining federal stimulus funds faster than the Legislature and Gov. Mike Rounds planned when they put together the current budget last winter. That puts state finances on even shakier ground. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/18/2009, 11:39pm Arrows rall past Govs Oct 20, 2009
Watertowns Kali Vilhauer, left, digs the ball as teammate Christine Hickel looks on during their Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match against Pierre on Saturday in the Civic Arena ... Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 11:39 PM CDT Watertown bounced back from a tough loss to top-ranked Aberdeen Central on Thursday with an easy 3-0 Eastern South Dakota Conference victory over Pierre on Saturday in the Civic Arena ... The fourth-ranked Arrows, who fell 3-0 at home to the Golden... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/17/2009, 12:34am Arrows earn first home win Oct 17, 2009
5 Pierre, No. 3 Brandon Valley, No. 1 Sioux Falls Washington and No. 2 Aberdeen Central) before falling short to the Arrows. This last stretch has been awful tough and then losing a heartbreaker to Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Proposed fuel tax hike will be key issue8:44 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 17, 2009
Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT PIERRE - There was a time in South Dakota when governors and other leaders seized on the potential of the automobile as a new source of economic development for our state ... One need look only at one of the signs - the one with the big rig advertising trucking insurance - outside his insurance business in downtown Pierre to understand his sensitivity to asking motorists to pay more in fuel taxes and registration fees and vehicle-purchase taxes. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Brand Board getting ready for brand renewal process Oct 16, 2009
PIERRE (AP) -- The South Dakota Brand Board is preparing for its brand renewal process, which occurs every five years. Brand Board Director Larry Stearns said as part of the preparation, his office has been asking brand owners to contact them with address changes that have occurred since the last renewal period in 2005. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
10/15/2009, 9:33am Cash crunch continues Oct 16, 2009
It looks like its going to be a long, hard session in Pierre unless the economy picks up. Article Rating. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/14/2009, 12:40am Arrow dance, cheer squads each win titles Oct 15, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887. Arrow dance, cheer squads each win titles. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Jackley announces he will run for attorney general Oct 15, 2009
PIERRE -- Marty Jackley, who was recently appointed South Dakota attorney general to fill a vacancy, took the first formal step Wednesday to seek his own four-year term in the office in next year's election. Jackley filed a document with the secretary of state's office to give official notice that he has formed a campaign committee. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Reward in moose poaching case nears $4,000 Oct 15, 2009
TIPs coordinator Charlie Wharton of Pierre said Wednesday that donations from individuals and groups had reached 3,415. With an initial 1,000 donation from the TIPs program itself, there is now 4,415 in the fund. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State taxes in red for five key areas9:47 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 15, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:47 AM CDT PIERRE - Already weak, state governments financial condition further deteriorated during the past three months. Five of the largest sources of tax revenue generated less during July through September than they did for the similar period a year ago. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
WNV epidemic over?9:42 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 14, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:42 AM CDT PIERRE - No one goes so far, as to declare that West Nile virus no longer poses a public health threat in South Dakota. That would be like declaring grasshoppers or fall snowstorms to no longer be a concern because there hadnt been any of significance for a few years. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/13/2009, 12:21am Cheer, dance squads to host home meet Oct 14, 2009
Meet Schedule (Order of Performance) - (L=large squad, S=small squad) Sioux Valley cheer (L), Yankton dance kick (L), Dell Rapids cheer (S), BrandonValley dance kick (L), St. Thomas More cheer (S), Huron dance kick(L), Iroquois cheer (S), Watertown dance kick (S), Lake Preston cheer (S), Yankton dance kick (S), Pierre cheer (S), Brandon Valley dance hip hop (L), Yankton cheer (S), Sioux Falls Lincoln dance hip hop (L), BrandonValley cheer (L), Sioux Falls OGorman dance hip hop (L),... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Barths first year exciting at NDSCS Oct 14, 2009
He hopes to continue the meet and greets this upcoming year and venture into more populated Minnesota and South Dakota cities, such as Bemidji, Minneapolis and Pierre. Barth said 30 percent of his duties revolve around connecting with individual NDSCS academic departments. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Public records for Oct. 13, 2009 Oct 14, 2009
SUITS: Sean Stiller v. Half Time Sports Bar & Grill of DeLand LLC, other negligence; SunTrust Bank v. Giovanna Johnson, real property; Sheri L. Cole v. Jennifer Rosenblum, auto negligence; Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Rodney S. George, real property; Flagstar Bank FSB v. Norberto Medina, real property; SunTrust Mortgage Inc. v. Brandon L. Roush, real property; H. Ronald Howe v. Maureen Gasink, real property; GMAC Mortgage LLC v. Paul Correia, real property; Everhome Mortgage Co. v.... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
10/13/2009, 12:21am Redmen, Wildcats still rated Oct 14, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887. Redmen, Wildcats still rated. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Democrats open primary to independents Oct 13, 2009
State Republican Party Executive Director Lucas Lentsch of Pierre didn't immediately return a call Monday afternoon for comment on the Democratic move. The state Republican Party currently holds a registration edge of more than 35,000 over the Democrats. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
10/12/2009, 12:42am Mayer, Hanson pace Arrow runners Oct 13, 2009
Team Scores - Yankton 27, Aberdeen Central 50, Brandon Valley 86, Watertown 98, Pierre 107, Brookings 155, Huron 186 ... Bridget Simmons, Pierre 16:11 ... Team Scores - Brandon Valley 31, Yankton 35, Pierre 94, Brookings 112, Watertown 121, Aberdeen Central 155, Huron 177. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/12/2009, 12:42am Arrow girls place third, win sportsmanship award Oct 13, 2009
5, St. Thomas More 385, Yankton 326, Aberdeen Central 307, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 267, Brandon Valley 210, Sioux Falls Washington 207, Pierre 196. 5, Mitchell 190, RC Central 167. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
South Dakota prep football polls mostly unchanged Oct 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Very little changed in the South Dakota Sportswriters Association high school football polls this week. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Grasshoppers make fall grazing hard in West River, S.D. (17) Oct 12, 2009
Bruce Helbig, state plant health director with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Pierre, S.D., says West River producers are facing the worst grasshopper-related problems he has ever seen. "I've been here for 23 years and I would say this is probably the worst year I've seen in that period of time," he said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Biologists fight to save rare bison bloodlines Oct 12, 2009
Next door, the Custer State Park herd got its start during the same period, with the purchase of 36 buffalo in 1914 from the Scotty Philip ranch near Fort Pierre. Philip s herd, in turn, came from the Dupree ranch. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Study on jobless insurance planned8:16 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 10, 2009
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 8:16 PM CDT PIERRE - Its rare for a legislator to attend a meeting of the state Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council. But the unemployment fund has never faced a 24 million deficit. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Knowlton calls discussion to close one S.D. college campus narrow-sighted Oct 10, 2009
In the previous news story, Harvey Jewett of Aberdeen, a member of the South Dakota Board of Regents, said there has been talk in Pierre about closing NSU, and some legislators seem to have something personal against NSU. But, he said, there's no immediate threat to the school. While Aberdeen legislators agree, they also say that circumstances may change if faced with the need to make budget cuts. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Courtrooms may stay closed to cameras8:16 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 10, 2009
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 8:16 PM CDT PIERRE Fifteen months have passed since the ban was lifted on broadcasting and taking photographs of judicial proceedings in South Dakotas circuit and magistrate courts. But not a photo has been shot. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Police warn businesses of dangerous prank call Oct 10, 2009
PIERRE -- The Pierre Police Department is investigating a prank call to a local KFC Taco Bell that resulted in activation of the fire suppression system, and several employees were exposed to chemically treated water, according to a news release from the office of the South Dakota attorney general. Investigators said workers at the Pierre restaurant received a call about 3 p.m. Thursday, saying that because of high winds, the fire suppression system had gone off-line ... The Pierre Police... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
NSU, SDSU will pitch building plans9:52 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 9, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 9:52 AM CDT PIERRE Leaders from two of South Dakotas public universities want official permission from the state Board of Regents next week to proceed with the preliminary and planning phases of some major projects for improving their campuses at Aberdeen and Brookings ... BRIEFLY: The governor appointed John Noyes of Pierre to replace Paul Evenson on the state Veterans Commission. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Agriculture loan mediation resources available Oct 9, 2009
PIERRE (AP) -- The South Dakota Agriculture Department says farmers feeling the effects of the recession can get free financial counseling and agriculture loan mediation services. In a release, the department says its farm loan mediation program has helped farmers since 1988. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
10/8/2009, 1:41am Arrow jv soccer players shave coach's head Oct 9, 2009
The friendly player-coach wager carried over into this season and Bartels agreed if they pulled out victories at Pierre on Saturday and at home against Brookings on Tuesday. The Arrows won 2-0 at Pierre and 5-2 on Tuesday against the Bobcats. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
American Horse League learns charges have been pressed in Ft. Pierre horse abuse case Oct 8, 2009
Halweg and her barrel horse, Dually, were competing in the Ft. Pierre Rodeo at the Stanley County Fairgrounds over the weekend of July 4, 2009. On July 5, after competing, Wendys horse was stolen from the grounds and later found tied to a tree with extensive injuries. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Judge allows Cancer Society to join smoking ban trial9:53 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 9:53 AM CDT PIERRE - The American Cancer Society won another battle Tuesday in its campaign to reduce the number of places where people can legally smoke tobacco in South Dakota. The cancer society and its South Dakota governmental affairs director, Jennifer Stalley, will get to take part in the court fight over whether there is a statewide vote next year on South Dakotas new law banning smoking in bars, casinos and restaurants with alcohol licenses. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Oil pipeline permit hearing will start Nov. 29:53 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 9:53 AM CDT PIERRE - Dakota Rural Action received another extension Tuesday to file advance testimony, but the state Public Utilities Commission nonetheless decided unanimously the permit hearing will start Nov. 2, as originally scheduled, for a new international oil pipeline that is proposed to run through South Dakota and is being opposed by the landowners group ... A local attorney for TransCanada, Brett Koenecke of Pierre, said Dakota Rural Action has... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Grant assists with 911 improvements Oct 8, 2009
Among those also receiving funds were the Pierre ( 63,620) and Winner ( 47,715) police departments. A majority of emergency 911 calls originate from wireless and Internet-connected telephones, according to Lawrence A. Strickling, assistant secretary of commerce for communications and information. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
10/7/2009, 1:50am Title hopes fade for Arrow boys, Weismantel Oct 8, 2009
Team scores - Sioux Falls Roosevelt 308-314 622, Yankton 316-312 628, Rapid City Stevens 321-319 640, Aberdeen Central 321-323 644, Sioux Falls OGorman 330-314 644, Watertown 318-330 648, Brandon Valley 331-317 648, Pierre 325-327 652, Sioux Falls Washington 341-321 662, Huron 340-332 672, Sturgis 361-325 686, Sioux Falls Lincoln 352-345 697, Mitchell 361-348 709, Brookings 372-347 719, Rapid City Central 379-363 742, Spearfish 386-360 746. Incomplete: Douglas. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Funds awarded for S.D. specialty crops (38) Oct 7, 2009
Pierre, S.D. - To promote the competitiveness of the specialty crop industry, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has awarded Specialty Crop Block Grants for fifteen projects in the state. The grant program defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
TIPs hot line offers up $1,000 reward for info leading to arrest of moose poacher Oct 7, 2009
Those wishing to contribute to the reward may earmark the donation as "Moose TIPs Reward" and send it to the Turn In Poachers office at 412 W. Missouri, Pierre, SD 57501. For more information about donating, call Charlie Wharton at 605-773-5906. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
10/6/2009, 1:33am Two area football, four area volleyball teams ranked Oct 7, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887. Two area football, four area volleyball teams ranked. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Lieutenant governor announces gubernatorial bid9:52 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 7, 2009
Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 9:52 AM CDT PIERRE - Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard wants to be the next Nils Boe ... Angling to set himself apart, Daugaard told a noon-hour crowd of more than 100 well-wishers at Capital University Center in Pierre that he is job-ready ... The Pierre campaign stop was the second of three Monday for Daugaard and his family. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/6/2009, 1:33am Rain doesn't slow Arrows at state golf tourney Oct 7, 2009
Mac Young of Rapid City Stevens, Seth Stadel of Pierre and Talon Eich of Sioux Falls Roosevelt each also shot rounds of 75 ... 75-Josh Weismantel, Watertown; Mac Young, R.C. Stevens; Seth Stadel, Pierre; Talon Eich, S.F. Roosevelt ... 84-Colin Farritor, S.F. Washington; Miles Schock, Pierre; Nate Peterson, Brandon Valley. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Specialty crop grants go to 15 projects Oct 7, 2009
- Capital City Farmers Market of Pierre. 4,450 to provide the "Growing for Market" newsletter and a set of books dealing with growing specialty crops to 12 South Dakota libraries and select Cooperative Extension Service offices. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
10/5/2009, 12:43am Arrow girls win ESD tennis title Oct 6, 2009
Foltz, a sophomore, opened with a 10-1 win over Amy Leiferman of Brookings in the first round and followed with a 10-7 victory over Molly Burke of Pierre in the semifinals ... DeLange defeated Crystal Ortbahn of Pierre 9-8 (7-4) in the third-place match of No. 2 singles and Schoenefeld downed Erin Buse of Brandon Valley 8-3 in the third-place match of the No. 4 singles ... Alexi Gusso of Pierre also won an individual title at No. 4 singles. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Scrubs Camps give students opportunity to explore health care careers Oct 6, 2009
Tuesday 6 October, 2009. Madison Daily Leader. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
American Horse League learns charges have been pressed in Ft. Pierre horse abuse case (24) Oct 6, 2009
American Horse League learns charges have been pressed in Ft. Pierre horse abuse case ... Halweg and her barrel horse, Dually, were competing in the Ft. Pierre Rodeo at the Stanley County Fairgrounds over the weekend of July 4, 2009. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
10/5/2009, 12:43am Arrow soccer teams each fall to Pierre Oct 6, 2009
Arrow soccer teams each fall to Pierre ... Published: Monday, October 5, 2009 12:43 AM CDT PIERRE - Pierre posted wins over Watertowns varsity boys and girls soccer teams on Saturday ... Pierres scored two first-half goals against the Arrows. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
High School Golf: Crowded field set for state meet Oct 5, 2009
Aberdeen, Pierre and Watertown will be right there, too. Everybody s kind of got the two and three deep, so if they go low it s going to be hard to catch up with them. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
S.D. approves prairie dog bait (16) Oct 5, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has approved Rozol prairie dog bait for use in the state. South Dakota currently has several zinc phosphide products registered for prairie dog control. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Spearfish educator named South Dakota Teacher of the Year Oct 5, 2009
PIERRE -- Spearfish Middle School science teacher Tom Mead was named the 2010 South Dakota Teacher of the Year on Sunday evening during a banquet at the Governor's Teacher Leadership Conference in Pierre, according to a news release from the state Department of Education. Mead received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of South Dakota and a master's degree in wildlife management. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota reports first H1N1 death Oct 5, 2009
PIERRE -- The South Dakota Department of Health says South Dakota has recorded its first swine flu death. The department said the patient was a Shannon County resident in the 40-49 age group who had underlying health conditions. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
