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USD composer to premiere new compositions
Two compositions by Stephen Yarbrough, composer-in-residence at the University of South Dakota, will premiere this Christmas season.
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Autopsy Conducted in Roberts County Death Investigation
Autopsy Conducted in Roberts County Death Investigation PIERRE , S.D.- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has indicated that the autopsy of Michelle Lufkins was conducted on December 3, 2009 , in Sioux Falls , SD.
Bar owners react to ruling on smoking ban vote
Many bar and restaurant owners in Brandon and Valley Springs are planning ahead for a time when smoking is banned in public buildings in South Dakota.
Paulson's Future Performance: No Guarantees
There were two reactions I got to my column last week on Greg Zuckerman's new book The Greatest Trade Ever about John Paulson's $20 billion bearish housing trade in 2007: "He was lucky" and "He won't do it again." Even though these comments are mostly sour grapes, here's the problem with overanalyzing winners -- for the financial media, potential ...
Under agreement, abortion campaign donor will remain a secret
The state of South Dakota will not attempt to find out who donated $750,000 to an abortion ban campaign in 2006.
Smoking Ban Ruling May Impact...
South Dakota voters will decide whether a statewide smoking ban should go into effect.
Victim Identified In SD Slaying
Authorities have positively identified a Mitchell teenager as the victim in a slaying this month that involved a body found in the trunk of a burned car.
Pricey fight over ban expected
Backers of a statewide smoking ban say they expect to be outspent by opponents in what's expected to be a hard-fought campaign after deciding Thursday not to appeal a judge's ruling.
Body in burned car confirmed as Jasmine Guevara
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley's office confirmed Thursday that the body found inside a burned-out car in rural Hanson County is that of 16-year-old Jasmine Guevara of Mitchell.
Medicare Part D Enrollment is Active, Attorney General Warns of Possible Scams
PIERRE , S.D. November 15th marked the beginning of a new enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries into one of the private plans providing prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D. Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota seniors to take the necessary steps in selecting a legitimate plan.
SD: Fifth State With Official...
South Dakota officially has a new tool to help find missing children. Tuesday, South Dakota was certified as one of the only state's in the country with a Child Abduction Response Team.
Official Wants Auditors For S...
South Dakota Auditor General Marty Guindon says he needs to hire two more auditors to keep up to date in reviewing spending in stimulus projects and other state programs.
Two Arrested in Hanson County Homicide
For Immediate Release, 11/13/2009 For More Information, Contact: Sara Rabern: 773-3215 Two Arrested in Hanson County Homicide PIERRE , S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley and States Attorney James Davies announced today that Alexander Salgado, 20 and a 15 year-old juvenile female, both of Ft.
Richard Kelly hasn't reclaimed his cult status here. This is no Donnie Darko , though it's infinitely more appealing than his misbegotten, cryptic, apocalyptic Southland Tales .
State Attorney Marty Jackley Is warning South Dakota residents to be on alert for a debit card scam.
Whoever gave $750,000 to the failed 2006 campaign to ban abortion in South Dakota can remain anonymous, a circuit judge has ruled for a second time.
Statewide medical examiner suggested
A task force recommends replacing county coroners with a statewide medical examiner system but says it would be futile to press for reform until the state's finances improve.
Charges rise for sex crimes involving children in South Dakota
In fiscal year 2009, which ended June 30, South Dakota had 99 charges of first-degree rape of a child, 248 reports of felony sexual contact with a child and 637 alleged instances of possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography.
AI Spacesuits Turn Astronauts Into Cyborg Biologists
Equipped with wearable AI systems and digital eyes that see what human eyes can't, space explorers of the future could be not just astronauts, but "cyborg astrobiologists." That's the vision of a research team led by Patrick McGuire, a University of Chicago geoscientist who's developed algorithms that can recognize signs of life in a barren ...
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Attorney General's Office Seeks to Fill Board of Pardons and Parole Vacancy
Attorney General Marty Jackley released the following information today. AND PAROLE DETAILS: The Office of Attorney General seeks attorney to fill vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Parole.