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.

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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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From script to screen

PIERRE — The idea for an award-winning screenplay came to him on a treadmill in Boston. Now, Andrew Kightlinger, a T.F. Riggs High School graduate, is hoping his project has legs.

Hillsview project seeing progress

PIERRE — An empty building is rarely a sign of progress, but at Hillsview Golf Course it is.

Sen. Johnson talks health care with medical students as legislation moves

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Parade of Lights changes route

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Hoping for steady sales

PIERRE — During an economic recession, local merchants are cautiously optimistic about spending this holiday season.

Masons help teachers ID at-risk youth

PIERRE — For South Dakota youths on the verge of being lost, one program continues to provide light.

REAL PEOPLE: Artist looks to grow local art scene, expand horizons

PIERRE — Most people go to work each day to earn a living for themselves and their families, regardless of whether they like what they do.

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