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Wednesday, March 5, 2008 6:05 AM CST
PIERRE — The mild temperatures early in the week moved many area residents to enjoy the outdoors on walks, bike rides or fishing trips.
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Small-town benefit

PIERRE — When Eagle Creek Software Services arrived in Valley City, N.D. — with a 12,000 county-wide population — three years ago, the software consultant company that targets fortune 2000 companies brought with it 100 jobs impacting the community and diversifying the state’s economic base, said Jennifer Feist, Valley Center director of development.

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Deadline for municipal petitions looms

PIERRE — With fewer than 20 days until petitions for local government elections are due, another Pierre resident has announced plans to add his name to the ballot for city commission.

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Some St. Mary’s departments closed

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Soldier will teach Blunt students about Afghani culture

BLUNT — Pierre resident Patti Heermann will travel to Blunt’s elementary school today to speak to the third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students about the Afghani culture, which she experienced first hand.

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City can’t stop talking about new business

PIERRE — The city commission recognized Trace Beck, Pierre Economic Development Corporation board president, and Jim Protexter, PEDCO executive director, for their work in bringing Eagle Creek Software Services to Pierre Tuesday at the city commission meeting.

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New group plans for a better place

PIERRE — With the city abuzz with discussion about a new software company’s plan to come to town and bring a couple hundred young employees to the area, many believe the young generation may not stick around for lack of entertainment. But a new group forming may be able to help.

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Detour ahead

PIERRE — Some of the freshest spray paint seen throughout the city is not the work of graffiti artists, but city workers.

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Citizens should look for mail about rebates

PIERRE — The Internal Revenue Service will send out letters in March reminding taxpayers to file a 2007 return in order to receive a 2008 economic stimulus payment. More than 130 million Americans will receive mail from the service.

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Training offered for potential candidates

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‘The Blunt Writers’ begin

BLUNT — Blunt resident Maria Tussing has started something she has big plans for — “The Blunt Writers” — a group for people who like to write.

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Learning to ride a bike

PIERRE — For those who long to be out on the open road balancing on two wheels instead of four, an area motorcycle safety course can help them realize their bike dreams.

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IRS reminds South Dakotans about sales tax deduction

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Taxpayers have just 10 days to get adjustment

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A new beginning

CROW CREEK — The dormitory burned down three years ago. The gym was condemned five years ago. In the middle of all of it, alleged financial misconduct occurred. If those at Crow Creek Tribal Schools couldn’t laugh, they’d probably cry.

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The high cost of hearing loss

PIERRE — When Anna Bartel’s hearing aids wear out, she won’t be able to get a new pair.

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Traveling unit brings health screenings

PIERRE — According to the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research, an estimated 182,460 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women this year alone.

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Another hat in the ring

PIERRE — A crop insurance agent who hopes to represent the business community and give back to the city will add his name to the list of those running for city commission.

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PD has busy church night

PIERRE — City police officers arrested a 33-year-old man at Griffin Park for threatening a 14-year-old boy with a knife Wednesday.

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Making a living

FORT PIERRE — Despite a bleak economic outlook nationally, the local job market continues to grow.

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Showing Pierre pride

PIERRE — Ellen Lee has seen changes in Pierre since she moved here 30 years ago, in fact she has been instrumental in many of them.

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Special education in need of a change

Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of three articles about Response to Intervention, a new system for determining special education needs among school children

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That’s almost a wrap

PIERRE — Despite money worries in the state’s purse, area lawmakers are feeling good about the success of certain programs and funding that will benefit the Pierre area.

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A lasting legacy

Russ Hendrix (right) accepts a plaque commemorating his 15 years of service to the Pierre Rural Fire Department. Hendrix, a former chief of the department, recently retired from the department after 15 years of service. Presenting the plaque is Jason Roggow, current chief of the Pierre Rural Fire Department.

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Area Dems favor Obama

PIERRE — If the Hughes and Stanley County Democrats had the choice of selecting between Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, Obama would win by a landslide.

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Candidates in District 24 may see a race

PIERRE — Candidates running for the two District 24 state House seats will see competition for the first time in four years in the upcoming election if Rep. Ryan Olson, of Onida, decides to seek his fourth term in office.

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