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            Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, April 27, 2018

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212

 

                            

News Tips For April 28 – May 4, 2018

                                          

Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:

 

Tuesday, May 1, 2 p.m. CDT, Volga – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will be in Volga on Tuesday, May 1, attending a ceremonial groundbreaking at Prairie AquaTech at 2 p.m. CDT. The event will be held at 100 Caspian Ave., south of the South Dakota Soybean Processors.

 

Monday, April 30, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre – The REDI (Revolving Economic Development and Initiative) Credit Committee will meet on Monday, April 30, at 1 p.m. CDT at 711 E. Wells Ave. Please contact Cassie Stoeser, GOED finance director, at 605-773-GOED (4633) for more information.

 

Tuesday, May 1, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Banking Commission will meet in the Division of Banking office, 1500 W. 51st St., Suite 102, in the conference room. Meeting agenda can be viewed at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=10.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 9 – 10:30 a.m. CDT – The Board of Accountancy will hold a meeting via conference call. To participate in the meeting via telephone, please use the call-in number 1-844-833-2684 and access code 0669724#. To view the meeting agenda and other materials, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=4. For more information, call Nicole at 605-367-5770.

 

Wednesday, May 2, through Thursday, May 3 ‒ The South Dakota Workforce Development Council (WDC) will hold its quarterly meeting over two days at the following times and locations:

  • Wednesday, May 2, 1 – 5 p.m. CDT, Huron – at the Huron Event Center, 100 4th St. SW, in the Dakota F Room.
  • Thursday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CDT, Huron ‒ at Cornerstones Career Learning Center, 33 3rd St. SE, Suite 202.

Meeting agenda and documents can be viewed at http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=111. Questions may be directed to Mackenzie Decker at 605.773.3087 or mackenzie.decker@state.sd.us.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 1 p.m. CDT, Sioux Falls – The South Dakota Board of Funeral Service will be holding a board meeting at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W. Maple St. For more information or to view the agenda please visit https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=43.

 

Wednesday, May 2, to Thursday, May 3, 1 p.m. CDT, Pierre - DENR’s Water Management Board will meet in the Floyd L. Matthew Environmental Education and Training Center in the Joe Foss Building, 523 E. Capitol Ave. For a complete agenda, visit http://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?Boardid=106. For more information, contact Eric Gronlund, DENR, at 605-773-3352.

 

Thursday, May 3, 10:15 a.m. CDT – The 9-1-1 Coordination Board will hold a special meeting via teleconference.  A draft agenda can be found at https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/5-3-18%20DRAFT%20Board%20Mtg%20Agenda.pdf. For more information, contact Shawnie Rechtenbaugh at 605-773-8145.

 

Thursday, May 3, to Friday, May 4 – Beginning May 3 at 1 p.m. MDT, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ (GFP) Commission will meet at Creekside Lodge in Custer State Park. A public hearing will begin at 2 p.m. MDT discussing the finalizations of April's meeting. The GFP Commission serves as the advocate and liaison between the department and its stakeholders - the people of South Dakota. The Commission meets monthly (except for February and August) and consists of eight members; which are appointed by the Governor for four year terms. The full agenda for the May meeting can be found here: gfp.sd.gov/commission/information. For more information, please contact wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605-773-3718.

 

 

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Monday, April 30, to Thursday, May 3 - The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Field Service Officers will be on site with the County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers to provide veterans with information for services, and answer any questions veterans have regarding VA Healthcare, compensation and pension, mental health services and much more. Spouses are welcome to attend as well.  Dates and times are subject to change on short notice. More information on programs and services is available at www.vetaffairs.sd.gov. The Field Officer and CTVSOs will be in the following locations:

Wednesday, May 2:

  • 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT, Roscoe – 210 S. Mitchell St. 605-280-4308

Thursday, May 3:

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MDT, Ft. Yates, ND – Standing Rock Tribal Ofc. 605-280-4307
  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT, Huron – 450 3rd St. SW #103 605-280-4306
  • 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Leola – 421 Grant St. 605-280-4308
  • 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. CDT, Madison – 200 E. Center St. 605-360-7819

 

Tuesday, May 1, to Wednesday, May 2 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP). JSAP is a workshop for people recovering from job loss or enhancing their job search skills. Trained instructors speak on modern-day techniques used to successfully find employment. Topics covered include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, May 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT, Pierre – at 116 W. Missouri Ave. For more information, call 605-773-3372 or visit www.sdjobs.org.  

 

Tuesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 3 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org. Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, May 1, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MDT, Rapid City – at Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, May 1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Sturgis – at 1401 Lazelle St., Meade Room, or call 605-641-0965 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Wednesday, May 2, 12 – 3 p.m. CDT, Mobridge – at the Mobridge Economic Development Office, 205 2nd St. E., Suite 1. For more information during office hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, May 3, 1 – 3 p.m. CDT, Britton – at Marshall County Community Hall. For more information during these hours, call 605-380-8930 and 605-626-2340 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, May 3, 1 –  4 p.m. MDT, Rapid City – at Western Dakota Technical Institute, Lewis & Clark Hall, Room L212. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary, Lynette Engle or Melanie Garstenschlager at 605-718-2956 during these office hours.  Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Tuesday, May 1, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT, Wagner – at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 29775 Main Ave. For more information, call 605-487-7607 Ext. 207 or 212 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, May 1 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MDT
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Fort Thompson, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT

 

Tuesday, May 1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, Eagle Butte – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will host a basic sales tax seminar. The seminar will take place at the Cultural Preservation Office, located at 98 S. Willow St. To register for this free seminar, visit http://dor.sd.gov then click on the Education tab. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch at 605-773-3311.

 

Tuesday, May 1, 1 – 4 p.m. MDT, Eagle Butte – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will host a basic sales tax seminar. The seminar will take place at the Cultural Preservation Office, located at 98 S. Willow St. To register for this free seminar, visit http://dor.sd.gov then click on the Education tab. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch at 605-773-3311.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT, McLaughlin – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will host a basic sales tax seminar. The seminar will take place at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Tax Department, located on All Nation Street. To register for this free seminar, visit http://dor.sd.gov then click on the Education tab. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch at 605-773-3311.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 2 – 5 p.m. MDT, McLaughlin – The South Dakota Department of Revenue will host a basic sales tax seminar. The seminar will take place at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Tax Department, located on All Nation Street. To register for this free seminar, visit http://dor.sd.gov then click on the Education tab. For more information, contact Courtney Dosch at 605-773-3311.

 

Wednesday, May 2 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Salem, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Faulkton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Dupree, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MDT

 

Thursday, May 3 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office locations. For more information, contact Tia Kafka, 605-773-3165.

  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CDT
  • Kyle, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MDT
  • Flandreau, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MDT
  • Armour, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT
  • Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT
  • Lower Brule, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT

 

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