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711 E. Wells Ave
Pierre, SD57501
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 21, 2007
CONTACT: Mary Lehecka Nelson, 773-3301
CONTACT: Mary Lehecka Nelson, 773-3301
Lode Star Casino to carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef
PIERRE, S.D.- The Lode Star Casino in Ft.Thompson is the newest establishment in South Dakota to offer SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef.
“We are pleased to have the Lode Star Casino on board with SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef,” said Richard Benda, secretary, Department of Tourism and State Development. “We continue to find ways to help this program grow,” Benda said. “We are currently in the middle of a statewide beef study and are looking for ways to more collaboratively market this program.”
Benda noted that there are currently 31 retail establishments and restaurants in South Dakota that carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef.
“We are very proud to handle Marshall John's SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef. The public deserves the safest and best quality beef available and I feel that is SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™, said Carl Hawkinson, food and beverage manager, Lode Star Casino.
To learn more about SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef, including
recipes and a complete listing of processors and retailers, visit www.southdakotacertifiedbeef.com.
recipes and a complete listing of processors and retailers, visit www.southdakotacertifiedbeef.com.
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