Herseth Sandlin might face challenger

PIERRE — A top Democratic political strategist said Thursday he may challenge Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin in a party primary because she has decided to vote against the health care reform measure in Congress.

Inspirational messages target Pierre families

PIERRE — Milton Creagh’s message hit home with area parents last year, and this year he hopes to reach the entire family.

Delta Dental works to keep Fort Pierre smiling

FORT PIERRE — A tough economy can show up in many ways — job losses. shrinking 401Ks, home foreclosures.

Good weather aids Lions Club stew feed

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Flood water makes a mess for Blunt

BLUNT — It was just like “flushing a toilet.”

Daugaard unveils economic plan for South Dakota

PIERRE — After loyally playing the understudy to Gov. Mike Rounds for seven years and eight legislative sessions, Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard took center stage Wednesday with his own plan for South Dakota’s economic recovery.

State to get $29M for school building

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Legionnaires to meet March 27

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Gov. Rounds to donate electric guitar

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New city election rules may be coming

PIERRE — The makeup of city government and the way residents elect their officials may soon be changing.

City OKs 2010 plan

PIERRE — Pierre Street upgrades and improvements to the city’s power grid will go ahead as planned in 2010.

Blunt man pleads guilty to sexual contact charges

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Community celebrates Blunt Legion and Auxilary

BLUNT — Community members celebrated the 91st birthday of Blunt’s American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Post 77 Monday night with a potluck dinner at Blunt’s Senior Center.

Legislature approves 2nd home for state’s veterans

SIOUX FALLS — A nursing home for military veterans could be built in eastern South Dakota under a partnership that would shift construction costs to the federal government and a private company that would later run the home.

Property tax freeze sign-up ends April 1

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Web site offers flood prep tips

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Public has opportunity to comment on housing plan

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Funding available for emergency needs programs

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GFP proposes Mourning Dove season, finalizes others

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Shields to lead Pierre St. Patrick’s Day Parade

PIERRE — Pierre’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the Pierre Jaycees, has come full circle for one of its founding fathers.

Lawmakers look for budget cuts if fed wallet closes

PIERRE — Legislative leaders from both parties say they would prefer to make cuts to balance the budget if federal money isn’t available by the time lawmakers return in two weeks.

Funding frozen for schools, tax levies drop

PIERRE — South Dakota’s public school districts won’t be receiving an inflationary increase next year in their per-student funding from state government and local property taxes.

Ronald McDonald statue stolen in Pierre

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2010 elk, bighorn sheep seasons proposed

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SD lawmakers extend special tax treatment to wind power projects

PIERRE — The Legislature decided Friday that construction of large wind farms, electricity transmission lines and related facilities in South Dakota should receive additional eligibility for tax breaks after all.

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