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Bridging the health gapThursday, February 7, 2008 6:05 AM CSTPIERRE — South Dakota American Indians have the highest death rate of any racial or ethnic group in the country, but whites in the state have the second-lowest death rate, according to a recent South Dakota Public Health Bulletin article. More of this story |
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PIERRE — Hughes County Deputy State’s Attorney Kelly Marnette is following in her boss’s footsteps.
More of this storyEditor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series investigating a Mid-Dakota Rural Water System moratorium that has stopped all future water hook-ups for developments in its district.
More of this storyTraveling the country drumming up support
PIERRE — This year, Virginia Carman will spend 60 days at her home in Seattle, Wash. She’ll spend the other 305 on the road, traveling to each state and visiting members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in an effort to drum up support and recognition for the organization and veterans and their families.
More of this storyCattle market analysis shows slight decline in numbers
BROOKINGS — Numbers of beef cows and beef replacement heifers are both down slightly, according to the Jan. 1 NASS Cattle report.
More of this storyFORT PIERRE — A picturesque slice of land on the west bank of the Missouri River has helped Fort Pierre set city records for development in the past few years, and Pierre leaders fully support the continued growth.
More of this storyBLUNT — The Blunt community will hold a soup and sandwich dinner, bake sale and auction Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium to benefit Raenette “Netty” Jones.
More of this storyCrash involves on-duty police officer
PIERRE — Orange traffic cones lined the intersection of Broadway and Grand avenues Thursday morning, following a car accident involving an on-duty city police officer and a local teen.
More of this storyStaying connected to her roots
FORT PIERRE — Stacey LaCompte’s office, despite being the home of a never-ending supply of paperwork requiring her signature, is bright and cheerful.
More of this storyCutler takes job in Rapid City
PIERRE — Capital Journal managing editor Andrew Cutler will be leaving his post with the newspaper later this month. Cutler has accepted the position of sports editor with the Rapid City Journal.
More of this storyInitiative to provide free screenings
PIERRE — The good news is, colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. The bad news is, screening rates are low — in South Dakota and nationwide.
More of this storySafety conference to focus on youth
PIERRE — The South Dakota Departments of Public Safety and Transportation in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration are hosting the third annual South Dakota Transportation Safety Conference Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 in Pierre.
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More of this storyPIERRE — Snow-clogged streets and low visibility due to blowing snow caused several traffic delays throughout the area Monday, including a three-car accident on the west side of town.
More of this storyPIERRE — Most would agree high school is a difficult time. Initially unpleasant but better once a student finds a passion.
More of this storyNumber of dairy operations declines
PIERRE — South Dakota lost 80 dairy herds from 2006 to 2007 as the number of dairy operations continued to decline in the region and across the United States.
More of this storyRounds addresses beef conference in Pierre
PIERRE — Despite dire snow predictions, producers from across the state came to Pierre, Monday, to talk beef at the 2008 Governor’s Beef Conference held at the Ramkota RiverCentre.
More of this storyPIERRE — When Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Standiford returned to South Dakota on liberty leave after spending more than a year stationed in Japan, he didn’t realize home would be so alien to him.
More of this storyPIERRE — The number of reported cases of two of the state’s most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases decreased for the first time in four years, according to the state Department of Health.
More of this storyPIERRE — For most people, hang-up calls and misdials are an annoyance. But for police communications officers working 911 dispatch, each one is potentially a person in need of help.
More of this storyPIERRE — In a near unanimous vote, the Senate voted to approve a funding bill that will help Capital University Center build a new two-story education center two blocks from its current location behind St. Mary’s Healthcare Center.
More of this storyBoard tables sound system proposals
PIERRE — The Pierre School Board has been offered three proposals for a new sound system for the gymnasium at Riggs High School. The board reviewed the proposals, Monday, at its regularly scheduled meeting.
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