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Chamberlain Awarded Block Grant
The city of Chamberlain has been awarded a $495,949 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help construct a 13,000-square-foot youth development center in conjunction with Chamberlain Healthy Community Healthy Youth, Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today.


Jim Abdnor Death
A statement from Gov. Dennis Daugaard on the death today of former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor:

South Dakota Continues To Wait For Court Ruling After Exchange Grant Award
The United States Department of Health and Human Services notified the State of South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation today that it has been awarded a $5.9 million grant to continue research into the possibility of a state-run health insurance exchange. The state applied for the grant in March, 2012.

Attorney General Jackley Joins Multistate Settlement Wwith Skechers USA, Inc.
In a coordinated filing, the Federal Trade Commission and 44 State Attorneys General's, the State of Hawaii’s Office of Consumer Protection, and the State of Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection filed settlements today with Skechers USA, Inc., the makers of Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes.

Jim Iosty Honored by State’s Attorneys
The South Dakota State’s Attorneys Association honored Minnehaha County Deputy State’s Attorney, Jim Iosty as South Dakota Prosecutor of the Year.

Welcome-Home Ceremony Scheduled for Guard Unit
A welcome-home ceremony will be held for 67 Soldiers of the 139th Brigade Support Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, on May 18 at 10 a.m. (CT) at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, after completing a yearlong deployment to Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation New Dawn.

SDNG to Host Public Event to Celebrate 150-Year Heritage
The South Dakota National Guard officially marked 150 years of service to the state and nation on Jan. 27, 2012, as the birth date of the organization’s 1862 formation. To celebrate this historic event, the SDNG is inviting the general public, as well as members of the media, to attend a free, open house event at Camp Rapid in Rapid City on Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

U.S. Highway 12 Construction Through Ipswich
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin the second phase of the U.S. Highway 12 reconstruction project through Ipswich on Thursday, May 17.

Work To Begin on Highway 50 between Chamberlain and Buffalo County Line
Construction on South Dakota Highway 50 between Chamberlain and the Buffalo County line is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 21.

Athletes’ Academic Performance Examined
The latest report on athlete academic performance at the six public universities showed athletes continue to do as well academically as non-athletes.

South Dakota State Student Groups Recognized
Student organizations at South Dakota State University were recognized this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents for their academic excellence, community service, and organizational leadership.


Open Meeting Commission to Convene by Teleconference on May 23, 2012
The Open Meeting Commission will meet by teleconference on May 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Attorney General’s Office.

Two Deuel County Men Arrested in Synthetic Drug Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Deuel County States Attorney Greg Stoltenburg announced today that Phillip L. Plunkett, 50, Goodwin, and Jason D. Toben, 39, Goodwin, have been arrested in their roles in the possession and distribution of synthetic drugs including K2 and bath salts.

Ft. Pierre Man Enters Guilty Plea in Stanley County Shooting Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Stanley County States Attorney Thomas Maher announced today that Ronald Lee Berens Jr. 39, Ft. Pierre, entered a plea of guilty today to one count of aggravated assault.

Gant Announces Voter Registration Deadline
South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant reminded voters today that Monday, May 21st marks the voter registration deadline for South Dakotans who intend to vote in the June 5th Primary Election.

Three Flood-damaged Parks to Re-open
Farm Island, Oahe Downstream, North Point

South Dakota Parks Asking For Input On Recreation In South Dakota
Residents being asked opinions on issues facing outdoor recreation

GFP Commission Proposes Furbearer Changes
Hunting season for muskrats considered

South Dakota Hunting Seasons Proposed
Includes West River Deer and Black Hills Deer seasons

South Dakota National Guard Museum to Host Anniversary Party
To commemorate the Guard’s lineage of service, the South Dakota National Guard Museum is hosting a 150th anniversary party on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 301 East Dakota in Pierre.

U.S. Highway 12 Grade Raise East of Roscoe
The South Dakota Department of Transportation began paving operations today (Tuesday, May 15) on U.S. Highway 12 east of Roscoe.

Search Process Begins for Next DSU President
The South Dakota Board of Regents is taking initial steps to begin the search for Dakota State University’s next president. It invites the public, especially those interested from the Madison community and DSU campus, to a meeting Thursday to learn more about the process.

Brown County Awarded Funds for Youth Development Center
Brown County has been awarded $515,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on behalf of the Aberdeen Family YMCA to assist in constructing its youth development center, Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today.

Peever Awarded Block Grant
Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that the town of Peever will soon be making improvements to its water system, thanks in part to a $515,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).


Gov. Daugaard Requests Flags at Half-Staff on May 15
President Barack Obama has proclaimed Tuesday, May 15, 2012, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the period of May 13 through May 19, 2012, as Police Week.

Free Park Entrance, Free Fishing Weekend Approaches
Event set for May 18-20.

GFP, Sanford Health Introduce Passport Challenge
Fitness program encourages individuals to visit State Parks, fish hatcheries, Outdoor Campuses.

Inlaid Tape Application on Interstate 90 near Sturgis
South Dakota Department of Transportation officials say traffic on Interstate 90 near Sturgis is being reduced to one lane for a short-term construction project beginning today (Monday, May 14).


Historic Custer State Park Cabin Opened For Second Season
Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that Valhalla, a historic cabin in Custer State park, will again be opened to the public for the summer season.

News Tips
News Tips for May 12-18, 2012

Open House Event Set For New Black Hills Correctional Transition Center
The public is invited to tour the BHCTC at 2725 Creek Drive from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. CDT on May 22. A dedication ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. that day.

New Benefits for Unemployed Veterans
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation announces unemployed veterans may qualify for additional education, vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.

Highway 50 Reconstruction to Begin In Clay County
The South Dakota Department of Transportation advises motorists that the westbound lane reconstruction project on Highway 50 from Vermillion to Gayville will begin on Tuesday, May 15.

Asphalt Overlay on Interstate 90 near Piedmont
South Dakota Department of Transportation officials say westbound traffic on Interstate 90 near Piedmont will be reduced to one lane from about one mile west of Exit 52 to Exit 44 on Monday, May 14, for construction.

North Sheridan Lake Road Opens To One Lane
South Dakota Department of Transportation officials say Sheridan Lake Road north of Jackson Boulevard in Rapid City will be opened to one lane of traffic in each direction at mid-morning on Monday, May 14.

Custom Touch Homes Celebrates Expansion
Custom Touch Homes celebrated its latest expansion today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its facility in Madison. The expansion added 48,000 square feet of production space, 2,000 square feet of office space, and doubled the company’s production capacity.


Science scores still near top, though relatively unchanged
South Dakota eighth-grade students are ahead of their peers when it comes to the latest science scores – which are good, but virtually unchanged – as measured by the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Gov. Daugaard Proclaims Bernita Loucks Day
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed an executive proclamation designating May 2 as Bernita Loucks Day in South Dakota.

North Cliff Avenue Construction Begins In Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Department of Transportation informs motorists that work will begin on the north Cliff Avenue project in Sioux Falls on Friday, May 11.

Repair Work on I-29 Bridge in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will close the southbound driving lane of the Interstate 29 bridge over I-229 in Sioux Falls on Monday, May 14, for bridge-deck repairs.


Second Season of Governor’s Mansion Tours Begin June
First Lady Linda Daugaard announced today that weekly public tours of the Governor’s Mansion will begin on Wednesday, June 6.

First Lady Visits 150 Elementary Schools in Past Year
First Lady Linda Daugaard, as part of her initiative to encourage students to read, will visit her 150th elementary school Thursday when she reads to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Howard Elementary School in Howard, S.D.

State Rules to Govern Marketing, Labeling of 85 Octane Gasoline
The Department of Public Safety is drafting rules to clarify the legal status of 85 octane gasoline in South Dakota markets and to specify how that product must be labeled.

Stanford Street Reconstruction in Vermillion
South Dakota Department of Transportation officials say the first phase of the Stanford Street and west Main Street reconstruction project in Vermillion will begin on Monday, May 14.

Highway Ditch Closure Proposed near Lennox
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is proposing to close a portion of the ditch to off-road vehicles along South Dakota Highway 44 near Lennox.


2012 Attorney General Ballot Explanations for Constitutional Amendments and Initiated Measures
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he delivered to the Secretary of State the following Attorney General ballot explanations for placement on the November 2012 general election ballot:

Wisconsin Man Found Guilty in Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that a Pennington County court has returned a verdict finding Mario Ernesto Mendoza-Cuellar, 37, Wisconsin, guilty of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, a class 3 felony punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment and/or a $30,000 fine and obstructing a law enforcement officer a class 1 misdemeanor.

Mountain Pine Beetle Workshops to be Held in Lead and Hill City
Two workshops will be held in the Lead and Hill City this month to discuss the benefits and methods of treating trees to protect them from mountain pine beetles, since now is the time to spray.

Healthier moms and babies for Mother’s Day
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakota mothers smoked during pregnancy in 2010, one of the highest percentages in the nation, says a state health official.

Moody County Fatal Crash
A Ward, S.D., man died in a single vehicle crash on S.D. Highway 13 a mile north of Flandreau on Tuesday, May 8.

Free collections workshops for museums, libraries, archives in Dakotas
Staff and volunteers at museums, libraries and archives in South Dakota and North Dakota are invited to attend free hands-on workshops on how to properly care for a variety of collections, such as textiles, books, art, furniture and photographs.


Wind Cave National Park to Share Elk with Custer State Park
Drop gates in fence will allow elk movement.

Lake Francis Paddlefish Season Now Open
First season in nearly 30 years in this area.

Asian Carp Range Increasing in Eastern South Dakota Rivers
GFP asks for reports to track expanding range.

Gov. Daugaard proclaims South Dakota Historic Preservation Month
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed May as South Dakota Historic Preservation Month.

Repair Work on I-29 Bridge over Skunk Creek
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will be doing some repair work on an Interstate 29 bridge in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, May 8.

Grand Opening at TCF Bank
TCF Bank officially opened the doors today at its operations center on West 38th Street in Sioux Falls.


Volga To Be Capital For A Day
Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that Volga has been chosen to be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day on June 13.

News Tips
News Tips for May 5-11, 2012

Law Enforcement Continues to Seek Public’s Help in Belle Fourche Rape
The Belle Fourche Police Department, Butte County Sheriff’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation continue to investigate the burglary and forcible rape that occurred in Belle Fourche on April 10, 2012 at approximately 5:30 a.m.

Correctional Employees Week is May 6-12
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed May 6-12 as "Correctional Employees Week" in South Dakota.

Redfield Students to Receive ‘Saved by the Belt’ Awards
Gov. Dennis Daugaard will recognize five Redfield High School students today for wearing their seatbelts.

May Hstory Book Club Focusing On Stars
Those attending the May meeting of the History and Heritage Book Club will learn how to make the stars their old friends.


Charges Filed in Fatal Haakon County Crash
A Faith, S.D. man was charged Thursday with vehicular homicide, vehicular battery and DUI in connection with a two-vehicle crash that killed a Pierre woman.

Travel Rally Day Spotlights Impact in South Dakota
Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen will lead South Dakota’s visitor industry in a travel rally on Tuesday, May 8, at the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, and again on Wednesday, May 9, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, as part of the 29th annual National Travel and Tourism Week.

Public Input into Brown County Transportation Plan Study Sought
The South Dakota Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Brown County, will hold public open houses to gather public input for help in developing the Brown County Master Transportation Plan.

$217,583 Dakota Cash Jackpot Won in Rapid City
A single lottery ticket sold in Rapid City matched all five numbers in the May 2, 2012, drawing to win the $217,583 Dakota Cash jackpot.


Utility Crossing Work Planned on Jackson Blvd. in Rapid City
Storm sewer and water line utility crossing work planned for Jackson Boulevard at the intersection of Argyle and 32nd Street in Rapid City has been postponed for several days.

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Environmentalist Petition in Norbeck Wildlife Preserve Challenge
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the Friends of Norbeck and Native Ecosystem’s petition to review in the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve challenge.

Palisades Park to Perform Road Maintenance
May 7-11, weather permitting

Mickelson Trail Cleaning Up After Removal of "Beetle" Trees
4-Month project to remove mountain pine beetle trees.

Governor Enacts No-Boating Zone on Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls
Closed for public safety during city repair work.

25th anniversary of Cultural Heritage Center groundbreaking noted
May 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, headquarters of the South Dakota State Historical Society.

North Cliff Avenue Public Meeting Scheduled
The South Dakota Department of Transportation and the City of Sioux Falls will hold a public meeting next week for the upcoming North Cliff Avenue project from 60th Street to Benson Road in Sioux Falls.

*UPDATE* Utility Crossing Work Planned on Jackson Blvd. in Rapid City
Storm sewer and water line utility crossing work planned for Jackson Boulevard at the intersection of Argyle and 32nd Street in Rapid City has been postponed for several days.


Governor's Column
A column from Gov. Dennis Daugaard: Lessons From Kuwait and Afghanistan

Resource Conservation Speech Contest Winners Announced
The 51st annual State Finals of the Resource Conservation Speech Contest took place Saturday, April 14, at the State Capitol in Pierre. Winning first place and a $1,100 scholarship was Amanda Wagemann. Amanda was sponsored by the South Brown Conservation District and is a junior at Aberdeen Central High School.

National Military Appreciation Month
May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time for all to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate those who have served in the past and those now serving, as well as their families.


Lincoln County Fatal Crash
A Viborg, SD teen died in a one-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. 18 approximately six miles east of Davis, SD on April 28, 2012.


Portion of Highway 65 between McIntosh and Isabel is CLOSED due to wet weather
Effective immediately, the South Dakota Department of Transportation has CLOSED a portion of state Highway 65 in Corson County from one-half mile south of the Grand River to 1.7 miles north of the Grand River.


Unemployment Claimants To Undergo Intensive Re-Employment Services
Gov. Dennis Daugaard today announced new efforts by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) to help get unemployment insurance claimants back to work more quickly.

News Tips
News Tips for April 28-May 4, 2012

Portland Man Sentenced in Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Darrell Wayne Hughes, 49, Portland, Oregon, was sentenced to serve six years, with no jail time suspended, on one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, a class 3 felony.

MayDay a reminder for heritage institutions to be prepared for disasters
Every year on MayDay, May 1, historical societies, archives, museums, and libraries are encouraged to spend some time preparing their organization for a disaster.

Free South Dakota/Minnesota Border Tax Seminars Offered in Sioux Falls
Two seminars being held in Sioux Falls in May will offer helpful state tax information to area business owners who conduct business in both South Dakota and Minnesota.


State Prison Inmate To Be Released
Corrections Secretary Denny Kaemingk is providing notification to law enforcement and the public about the pending release of state prison inmate Dale Dubry.

Keep the Wild in Wildlife Hands Off Young Animals
Young animals are usually not abandoned. It is best to leave them where you find them.

Rosehill Dam Construction Delayed
Stream survey required before construction can continue.

Gov. Daugaard Proclaims Water Safety Month
Swimmers and boaters need to keep safety foremost in mind.

The Outdoor Campus-West To Host Family Fun Festival About Birds
Event to take place Saturday, Apr. 28.

Job Fair Matches STI Students with Healthcare Employers
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) will be co-hosting the Southeast Technical Institute (STI) medical job fair on Thursday, May 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT on the campus of Southeast Technical Institute.

Sidewalk, Curb Reconstruction In Three Turner County Towns
The South Dakota Department of Transportation says sidewalk ramp and sidewalk reconstruction, along with curb and gutter repairs, are under way in Viborg, Centerville and Chancellor.

Vermillion Area Transportation Plan Study
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the City of Vermillion, will hold a public open house as part of the Vermillion Area Master Transportation Plan.

Interstate 90 Eastbound and Westbound Lane Improvements Planned near Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will place Interstate 90 traffic head-to-head tomorrow (Friday, April 27) at the northeastern edge of Sioux Falls from Exit 399 to Exit 402.


New offerings planned at Big Sioux Recreation Area
Additional acres added to popular area near Brandon.

GFP, DOH offer grant program to get kids outside
Program offers totes containing outdoor activity materials.

Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council to Meet
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation’s (DLR) Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council will meet Monday, April 30 to discuss potential future changes to the unemployment insurance system.

Vehicle-Pedestrian Fatal Crash on Interstate 29 near Brookings
A Crawfordsville, IN man died Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle underneath an Interstate 29 overpass near milepost 132 near Brookings.

State Historical Society Authors to Speak at Center for Western Studies Conference
Five South Dakota State Historical Society Press authors will speak at the Dakota Conference at the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College in Sioux Falls this Friday and Saturday.

Paving Work to Begin on the U.S. Highway 14B Truck Bypass in Pierre
Crews will begin setting up traffic control devices Monday, April 30, in preparation for asphalt paving on U.S. Highway 14B (Garfield Avenue/Truck Bypass) in Pierre.


South Dakota Attorney General’s Office Joins National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Observance
Attorney General Marty Jackley would like to remind South Dakotans that this week has been set aside to remember victims of crime.

Videos Help Improve Claimant Compliance
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) has created two videos to help unemployment insurance (UI) benefit claimants understand the filing process and comply with established rules.

Sobriety Checkpoints Planned
South Dakota Highway Patrol plans sobriety checkpoints in 18 counties in May.

Ric Compton Named Administrator of Human Services Center
The South Dakota Department of Social Services has named Ric Compton as the new administrator at the Human Services Center (HSC) in Yankton.


CDC honors Aberdeen doctor with Childhood Immunization Champion Award
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is honoring Dr. Erick Temoka, Aberdeen, with a Childhood Immunization Champion award.

REDI Fund Interest Rate Slashed
The 3 percent interest rate on new loans from South Dakota’s Revolving Economic Development & Initiative (REDI) Fund will drop to 2 percent, effective immediately, Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today.

Work Resumes at ESCO’s Webster Manufacturing Facility
ESCO, a Watertown-based wholesale sign manufacturer, recently restarted production at its Webster facility after a two-year shutdown. Work resumed with 10-15 employees, and the company plans on hiring another 4-5 people immediately.


Gov. Daugaard, Rep. Noem Oppose Hydroelectric Changes
In advance of a congressional oversight hearing next week on the potential impacts of a Department of Energy (DOE) memorandum suggesting major changes in the federal hydropower system, Gov. Dennis Daugaard and Rep. Kristi Noem are voicing concerns about what those changes will mean for South Dakotans.

South Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Decision in Sobriety Checkpoint Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the South Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a DUI conviction and lower court decision that a defendant’s 4th Amendment rights were not violated when law enforcement stopped his vehicle after his avoidance of a sobriety checkpoint.

Gant: Absentee Balloting begins Friday, April 20th
South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant is reminding voters that Friday, April 20th, marks the start of absentee balloting for the 2012 primary election on June 5th.

Gant approves two new political parties
Secretary of State Jason Gant announced today that the Americans Elect Party and the Constitution Party have both been officially recognized by South Dakota after a review of their petitions.

Roberts County Fatal Crash
A Wilmot, S.D., man died in a one-vehicle crash early Friday, April 20, near the junction of Roberts County Roads 4 and 5, about 2.3 miles south of Browns Valley.

Highway 83 Reconstruction to Begin
Crews will begin work on U.S. Highway 83 near the Akaska junction in Walworth County on Monday, April 23.

South Dakota-Based Geothermal Company Offers Game-Changing Energy Solutions that Reduce CO2 Emissions
Heat Mining Company LLC (HMC), a Rapid City-based green energy company, has been granted exclusive, worldwide rights to a patent pending technology from the university called CO2 Plume GeothermalTM (CPGTM).


Attorney General’s Office and South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Warn Businesses of Labor Law Poster Scams
Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) are warning businesses to beware of poster scams from companies selling various federal agency postings.

Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Donald McCormick, 40, Ipswich, MA, was sentenced to serve 8 years, with no jail suspended, on one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, a class 3 felony.

GFP Honors Employees For Flood Relief Efforts
Division of Wildlife present Teamwork Award to staff involved in flood relief efforts.

Unemployment Rate Remains Stable
South Dakota’s March 2012 preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, almost half the national unemployment rate of 8.2 percent.

Work Begins on Highway 14A near Cheyenne Crossing In Lawrence County
On Monday, April 23, crews will begin work southwest of Lead on a landslide repair area located along U.S. Highway 14A and the truck turnout on Highway 85 at Cheyenne Crossing.


Governor Daugaard Visits Troops in Kuwait, Afghanistan, Meets With Secretary of Defense
Gov. Dennis Daugaard is in Afghanistan today and tomorrow with two other Governors on a Department of Defense trip to meet with National Guard troops from the three states and get a first-hand look at military operations.

Public Information Meeting on Flood Control Permit for Twin Lakes
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public informational meeting in Volga to discuss a flood-control permit submitted to the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 23-27
A press conference to stress work-zone safety will be held at the Pierre Region Office of the state Department of Transportation, 104 S. Garfield in Pierre, on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. CDT.

Governor Appoints Aeronautics Commissioner
State Transportation Secretary Darin Bergquist announced today that Eric Odenbach of Eureka has been appointed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard to the South Dakota Aeronautics Commission.

May 1st Deadline for Property Tax Homestead Exemptions
Applications for the Property Tax Homestead Exemption Program are now available to eligible property owners who wish to delay payment of their property taxes in South Dakota.


Lieutenant Governor Michels To Take on Half-Time Role
Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that Lt. Gov. Matt Michels has moved from a full-time role to a half-time role. The change, being made for personal and family reasons, was effective April 15.

Attorney General Jackley Addresses Federal Agency Concerns Over Lethal Injection
Attorney General Jackley informed the FDA that the lethal injection substances were properly cleared by federal authorities through customs

Attorney General Jackley Warns Organizations of Telecommunications Services Invoice Scam
Attorney General Marty Jackley warns business owners and government offices to be cautious of solicitations masked as invoices for telecommunications services they did not authorize.

Take steps to prevent tick-borne illness
South Dakotans heading outdoors need to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can carry, says a state health official.

Riggs Seniors Earn National Career Readiness Certificates
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation tested its first pilot group of students last Thursday for the National Career Readiness Certificate™(NCRC), and the results were impressive.