Pierre football player saved by fans after collapse

PIERRE — If it weren’t for quick actions by doctors, trainers and coaches — and the on-field presence of a defibrillator Saturday at the Oahe Prep Bowl — Riggs senior Taylor Maier likely would have been a portrait on stage and a tearful in-memory note at commencement in May.

Pierre sports to get first taste of marketing money

PIERRE — During a busy meeting, the Pierre School Board approved the first purchase of items using Pierre Sports Marketing funds Monday night. 

New after-school, Friday program going well

FORT PIERRE — The first weeks of the Stanley County School District’s 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant program have gone successfully, director Tom Sogaard told the board Monday night.

Charity dinner at La Minestra will support Pierre Education Foundation

PIERRE — Whether people come for the debate team or the wine, Kim Brakke wants people to come eat dinner Oct. 6 at La Minestra Restaurant.

Economy affecting school lunch program

PIERRE — Just three weeks into the school year, school officials on both sides of the river are counting more students applying and qualifying for free and reduced-price school meals.

CHC hosting field dressing program

PIERRE — The deer moved along the trail — not quietly enough. Bang! The big animal fell. Now what? What would the successful hunter do with the large carcass? To bring good meat to the table later, the animal had to be handled properly in the field.

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Pierre teen released from Heart Hospital

SIOUX FALLS — Taylor Maier, the Pierre football player who collapsed after going into cardiac arrest before Saturday’s game, was released from the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls Wednesday afternoon, according to facility officials.

Pierre schools going greener

PIERRE — As Pierre School Board members looked at their laptop computers prior to Monday’s meeting, it was clear something was missing, namely paper.

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1 step forward, 2 steps back

PIERRE — Though favorable to the district as a whole, this year’s Dakota State Test of Educational Progress results have many school officials questioning the burden it puts on middle schools.

Stanley County schools looking toward contract with Coca-Cola

FORT PIERRE — The Stanley County School District is negotiating a new contract with Coca-Cola that would provide the district with money for a new marquee and other improvements — as long as the district is certain the contract will preserve the health of its students.

Oil refining process gets explanation at weekend event

PIERRE — Headlines and daily conversation this summer have dwelled on the impact of high gas prices and foreign oil. But Missy Slaathaug believes she’s speaking for a lot of people when she says she doesn’t know very much about the oil industry. That’s why Slaathaug has arranged for a presentation for local women about the process of oil refining by Rapid City expert Karen Hall.

Community remembers

PIERRE — Rob Coverdale remembers the events of Sept. 11, 2001, vividly. At the time, he was the Riggs football coach, and the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon occurred just a handful of days before homecoming.

After the storm

FORT PIERRE — Stacey LaCompte was at the Pierre Relay For Life July 18, before that night’s massive thunderstorm broke up the event and sent her home. The next morning, as she drove to the relay’s breakfast, she saw fallen trees and branches and had a horrified thought: “Oh no — what about my tepees?”

There’s still time to sign up for life-changing course

PIERRE — It is easy to call something life-changing. What isn’t easy is to actually follow through with that sentiment.

DOH officials: TB cases up in SD

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Developers asked to develop to make room for growth

PIERRE — With the second group of Eagle Creek trainees set to begin training on Monday, city officials and Eagle Creek representatives are asking local developers to develop.

City to expand Airport fire station

PIERRE — With a light agenda, the Pierre city commission approved spending and receiving money for the airport during Tuesday’s meeting.

State workers donate to flood victims

PIERRE — In June, many Iowa residents had to put on galoshes to wade through widespread flooding which caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. In August, South Dakota state employees put on blue jeans to help.

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Cause of house fire unknown Tuesday

PIERRE — Fire crews were unable to determine what caused a fire at a Pierre home early Tuesday evening.

Digging a hole

PIERRE — Congressional politics could cost South Dakota tens of millions of dollars in unexpected road work expenses if senators don’t resolve a funding dispute in the next several weeks.

Uplifting project

PIERRE — Driving past Pierre’s first schoolhouse this week, it might not look like much work is being done. Instead it’s away from the 127-year-old building where renovation and fundraising work is happening.

Eagle Scout raises funds for church wheelchair ramp

PIERRE — Some Boy Scouts help people cross streets. Local Life Scout Kaid Knox just wants to help people come downstairs — a task requiring thousands of dollars and dozens of volunteers.

New Web site a step toward more open government, officials say

PIERRE — Gov. Michael Rounds unveiled a new Web site Friday offering substantial information about state finances, wages, salaries and contract work — a move even heralded by those who have criticized the governor for secrecy.

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CHC exhibit is for the birds

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A day of play and learning

It was Friday, school was out, and children were having fun. But in Stanley County, they were also learning.

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