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There's nothing controversial-sounding about Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's campaign pledge to make a $10 billion federal investment in high-quality early education.
Rounds: SD will pay highway contractors
Gov. Mike Rounds says the state will make full payments to contractors who are working on highway projects _ despite news that the Federal Highway Administration is delaying federal funding payments to states.
Rounds Calls Palin "One of Us"
Governor Mike Rounds believes South Dakotans will be impressed with Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
Labor Department surveying workforce challenges of South Dakota businesses
South Dakota Department of Labor 700 Governors Drive Pierre , SD 57501 www.sdjobs.org www.Workforce2025.com September 2, 2008 Media Contact: Dawn Dovre, 605.773.3094 Labor Department surveying workforce ...
The Capital Journal - Pierre, SD
Government watchdog taking eyes off state
After 32 years keeping taxpayer money safe, Gary Hoscheid is ready for a bit of a break.
SD "way off to the side" at Democratic convention
A delegate to the Democratic National Convention says South Dakota got a raw deal in terms of seating at Denver's Pepsi Center.
Highway Patrol Out in Force for the Labor Day Weekend
More than 10,000 South Dakotans got a little something extra with their paycheck: a message not to drink and drive over the Labor Day weekend.
Emergency South Dakota Gop Meeting
Posted by: Scott Ehrisman - 08/29/2008 7:57 AM According to the AFP of South Dakota, SD Republicans have gotten so concerned about the information bloggers have been exposing about them they held an emergency ...
And South Dakotan delegates are reacting to the situation. A day at the Democratic National Convention for South Dakota delegates is filled with countless events and briefings.
Peter Carrels : Why an oil refinery is a step in the wrong direction
In South Dakota, politicians and business leaders are cheering a massive oil refinery planned for the state's southeast corner.
South Dakota Art Museum home to famed South Dakotan's work
For the cost of some gas, art lovers have a cool place to explore artwork during the last days of summer.
Brookings animal disease lab keeps all of South Dakota safe
Dr. Jane Christopher-Hennings , professor of veterinary science at SDSU, and Travis Clement, ADRDL microbiologist, perform tests to detect DNA and RNA in animal pathogens sent to the state animal disease lab.
South Dakota House candidates meet in first debate
Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says her background and experience make her the better choice for South Dakota's lone U.S. House seat.
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South Dakotan to sing anthem in Denver
This week's Hometown Zip Code is 68718. That takes us to Bloomfield, Nebraska, about 80 miles west of Sioux City, where we found a couple of cowgirls with an entrepreneurial spirit.
South Dakotans Prepare for Convention
South Dakotans Prepare for Convention by Matt Johnson Posted on 18 August 2008 Next Monday marks the kick-off to the "Democratic" national convention, where Senator Barack Obama will be recognized as the ...
Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Monday, Aug. 18, 2008 CONTACT : Brooke Bohnenkamp, Public Information Officer, 605.773.3178 Pierre , SD- Drunk drivers beware.
Daschle Says He Won't Be Obama's VP Choice
Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle said Monday there is no chance Barack Obama will pick him as a running mate.
'Hard to think of winter when it's 80 degrees, but ...
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission had some unpleasant news for consumers this week: winter fuel costs will be "substantially higher" than last year, and in some cases, as much as 50 percent higher.
Pro-Abortion Groups Mobilize to Defeat Dakota Pro-Life Initiative
National pro-abortion groups are mobilizing to defeat a South Dakota initiative on the November ballot that would ban abortion except in cases of rape, incest or a threat to the life of the mother.
Underground Pipeline Task Force meets
A seven-member task force that was created by the South Dakota Legislature to study underground pipelines was told Thursday that the state cannot regulate the construction and operation of interstate pipelines.