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Features Services Online Opinion is your chance to tell Keloland what you think. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

What is the Newspapers In Education program? NIE is a partnership between the Argus Leader, schools, and local businesses. via Argus Leader

Staff reports * Argus Leader * April 18, 2008 President David Chicoine of South Dakota State University is the keynote speaker April 25 for Military Appreciation Day in Brookings. via Argus Leader

“We are very fortunate to feature this former presidential candidate and former Supreme Allied Commander in the Kosovo War in our salute to Sen. Johnson's personal and public service accomplishments”

Staff reports * Argus Leader * April 17, 2008 Retired four-star general Wesley Clark will be the keynote speaker for the South Dakota Democratic Party's McGovern Day event this year. via Argus Leader

Rapid City Region Office 2300 Eglin Street P.O. Box 1970 Rapid City, SD 57709-1970 Phone: 605/394-2244 Web: www.SDDOT.com For Immediate Release: April 14, 2008 Contact: Doug Kinniburgh, 605-394-2244 Signing ... via South Dakota State

“The chapel's hand-carved entrance depicts snakes and dragons, the struggle between good and evil”

CONTACT : Wanda Goodman, 773-3301, wanda.goodman@state.sd.us PIERRE , S.D. In a quiet Rapid City residential area, visitors will find a chapel not quite like the others in town. via South Dakota State

Sioux Falls Area Office 5316 West 60th St. North Sioux Falls, SD 57107 PHONE: 605/367-5680 FAX: 605/367-5685 For Immediate release: April 11, 2008 Contact: Craig Smith 367-5680 Public open house Wed. via South Dakota State

“We were all very excited to visit Freeman tomorrow, but must make safety a priority”

Office of the Governor 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 773-3212 www.state.sd.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Wednesday, April 9, 2008 CONTACT : Mitch Krebs or Roxy Everson at 773-3212 PIERRE, S.D. Freeman ... via South Dakota State

Property and Special Taxes Division, 605-773-3311 - Eligible paraplegics in South Dakota can pay less property taxes under two programs offered through the Department of Revenue and Regulation, Property and ... via South Dakota State

A bird once near extinction and still an endangered species is beginning its annual spring migration through South Dakota on the way to nesting grounds in Canada. via Argus Leader

“Motorists need to observe work zone speed limits and stay alert for workers and equipment when approaching and driving through work zones. Failure to do so puts both the travelers themselves and the workers at risk.”

Office of the Secretary 700 E. Broadway Ave Pierre , SD 57501 Phone: 605/773-3265 FAX: 605/773-3921 Web: SDDOT.com For immediate release: April 3, 2008 Governor proclaims "Work Zone Awareness Week" in South ... via South Dakota State

On May 1, The Army Materiel Command Band will present Invincible Eagle, a free patriotic concert, at Knutson Theatre on the campus of The University of South Dakota, Vermillion. via Plain Talk Online

Meth is a serious problem within our community and throughout our state. Discussion of its potential impact on homeowners is important and steps must be taken to ensure that consumers in Sioux Falls and ... via Argus Leader

“The problems are still going to be there.”

PIERRE - An alcohol tax increase championed by South Dakota counties couldn't garner enough public support to make it onto the November ballot. via ArgusLeader.com

Get Documents By Agency Questions about specific news items should be directed to the contact person noted in the news release, news tip or issue brief. via South Dakota State

“We've only got so many resources. I don't think the general fund account can stand a hit at this time.”

PIERRE - Public campuses are unsure how to proceed with plans to create a laptop environment since the Legislature failed to support the program, a higher education official says. via ArgusLeader.com

“The real goal is to help our kids lead healthy lives and reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes, liver disorders and the other complications of overweight.”

Friday, March 28, 2008 CONTACT : Kristin Biskeborn, 734-4551 South Dakota 's percentage of overweight students drops PIERRE, S.D. The percentage of South Dakota students who are overweight or obese dropped ... via South Dakota State

Yankton Area Office 1306 West 31st Street Yankton, SD 57078-9662 Web: SDDOT.com PHONE: 605/668-2929 FAX: 605/668-2927 Contact: Gregory Branaugh, D & G Concrete Construction, Inc. via South Dakota State

Winner Area Office PO Box 771 Winner, SD 57580-0771 Phone: 842-0810 Fax: 842-0611 Contact: For more information, contact Doug Sherman, Brad Norrid or Randy Brown at 842-0810 Construction starts next week on new ... via South Dakota State

“The purpose of state water law is to ensure those water users with the most senior rights have the best chance of getting water during any given year”

PIERRE, S.D. Drought conditions in western South Dakota have forced the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources to issue shutoff orders to 50 junior water right holders along the Cheyenne River ... via South Dakota State