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South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds says he won't seek a tax increase to fix state budget problems that are expected to get much worse in the next two years.

In a month, Gov. Mike Rounds will unveil his budget for the next fiscal year, and all signs point to a bad run for state government.

Gov. Mike Rounds asks that all flags in South Dakota be flown at half staff until Veterans Day, Nov.

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Office of the Governor 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre , S.D. 57501 773-3212 www.state.sd.us : Thursday, Nov.

NEWS RELEASE Department of Social Services 700 Governors Drive , Pierre , SD 57501-2291 Phone: 605-773-3165 Web: www.dss.sd.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov.

Republican state Rep. Brian Dreyer of Rapid City said Monday he has resigned from the Legislature because of his pending deployment with the National Guard to Afghanistan.

By Alan Van Ormer Tribune editor When Chris Daugaard was a Dell Rapids High School senior, he was late for school and had to get a tardy slip.

Kids everywhere are ready for candy and costumes tomorrow. The Cedar Rapids Police Department recommends following these safety tips to help keep your Trick-or-Treaters safe.

State Sen. Dave Knudson is beginning to piece together the important parts of his 2010 gubernatorial campaign.

Office of the Governor 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 773-3212 www.state.sd.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Wednesday, Oct.

Gov. Mike Rounds said tough choices are expected in the next budget if state government is going to live within its means at a time of declining revenue and increased spending for Medicaid.

Revenues to the state of South Dakota were down by $33 million in the first three months of this fiscal year, Gov.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent whom Gov. Mike Rounds publicly criticized for allegedly harassing hunters has moved to a new state.

They are headed on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Multimedia The veterans gathered at the airport today are heading to the World War II memorial but at one time they were headed off to war.

It's finally here. Just about a month after the third Honor Flight from South Dakota was announced, veterans from the Aberdeen area are at the airport and ready to board the plane.

South Dakota has received a $910,000 federal grant to upgrade 911 emergency communications services.

By Monica Wepking, Editor When a community pulls together to accomplish such things as keeping its driver license services sometimes, especially this time, it pays off.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: VILSACK-DISASTER Vilsack: Disaster request should be decided soon BATH, S.D. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency will decide soon whether to approve a request for disaster declarations for counties in the northeast part of South Dakota hurt by spring flooding.

Office of the Governor 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre , S.D. 57501 773-3212 www.state.sd.us : Tuesday, Oct.