Candidates declare support for education

PIERRE — Four of South Dakota’s gubernatorial candidates declared their support for K-12 education and more local control by school districts in a Friday night forum at the Ramkota.

Sanford Clinic Pierre launches men’s program

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Pries wins agricultural recognition

PIERRE — Brent Pries always wanted to own his own spread.

Wetland reserve application deadline Dec. 31

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History on display

PIERRE — From new miniature buildings to the return of Pierre’s original flower, South Dakota Historical Society is putting the past into this year’s holiday season.

Judge OKs alcohol evaluation for Dahl

PIERRE — Judge Mark Smith denied Flint Dahl’s bond request Monday in Stanley County but allowed the 22 year-old Fort Pierre man to go to alcohol evaluation Tuesday.

SD retailers predict fair to good last quarter

PIERRE — Thune True Value Hardware has expanded and remodeled to draw in new customers and survive the recession, a strategy that has proven successful for the Mitchell store and other retailers in the state.

Dial 511, go online for travel info

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Help ready for grieving students

PIERRE — School district officials are encouraging any students grieving over the death of a 13-year-old Georgia Morse Middle School student to seek counseling.

Forums set on state’s health information technology

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Pierre team plans for fight against chronic disease

PIERRE — For Tiffany Sanchez, assembling a team, traveling to a seminar and coming up with a plan to improve the health of those in the community is about to be put to work.

Utility rates to increase 12 percent

PIERRE — After weeks of discussion, the Pierre City Commission increased utility rates by 12 percent Tuesday.

Supreme Court to meet Dec. 4 for report on camera study

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Lighting the holiday

Photos by Lisa Johansen
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Pierre Elks gifts go to veterans across SD

PIERRE — The return of the holiday season means a return to making sure South Dakota veterans have gifts this year.

Giving thanks, food and hope for the holidays

FORT PIERRE — As city officials, businesses and community members negotiate the creation of a community food bank, Catherine Mercer wants to make sure people don’t forget about the food pantry.

City, YMCA pair up for new storage

PIERRE — A growing program and the city parks department have joined forces to tackle the needs of both programs.

Flags to fly at half staff for former legislator

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Going for governor

PIERRE — For the first time since 2002, South Dakotans face open contests in both major parties for the governor’s office.

Kids’ camp lets parents shop for holidays

PIERRE — A new holiday program looks to give children something to do while keeping their parents shopping in Pierre.

Operation Round Up gives more than $10K

BLUNT  — Playground equipment and food for the needy are the targets of more than $10,000 in grants handed out Thursday by the Oahe Electric Cooperative Inc.

DOT: Highway tax hike unlikely

PIERRE — The Legislature will be presented a package of proposed tax increases for highway funding in the 2010 session, but state Transportation Secretary Darin Bergquist said Thursday he doesn’t foresee lawmakers coming up with any more money for road maintenance and projects.

‘Fallen Heroes’ banners to be at National Guard museum

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SD employers continue to benefit from work tax credit program

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Country View Estates offers residents upscale amenities

PIERRE — When Eagle Creek Software Services first moved into Pierre, some city officials worried there wasn’t enough rental housing available.

DOT giving away more than 50 acres in Beadle County

PIERRE — The state Transportation Commission hesitated at first but then consented Thursday to give away more than 50 acres of land in Beadle County.

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