Jim Abdnor, former congressman and senator, dies at 89
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Former congressman and senator Jim Abdnor died Wednesday at the age of 89. Continue Reading
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South Dakota event focuses on homeland security
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
SIOUX FALLS (AP) Government agents and officials from the private sector are gathered in Sioux Falls to learn about human trafficking and how to stop it as part of South Dakota’s annual Homeland Security Conference. Continue Reading
Wolf found dead near Pine Ridge came from Yellowstone
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PINE RIDGE (AP) A federal wolf specialist says a gray wolf found dead on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation came from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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Pierre, Rapid City resolving disputes with worker unions
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
SIOUX FALLS (AP) The Pierre City Commission has finalized contracts with the union representing two groups of city employees, and Rapid City and its firefighters have come to an agreement on wages. Both disputes have been ongoing for about two years.
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Pine Ridge reservation grocery store might reopen Thursday
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PINE RIDGE (AP) An attorney for the sole grocery store on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota says it might reopen Thursday after the Oglala Sioux Tribe dismissed an order to close.
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No injuries in fire at Rapid City particle board plant
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
RAPID CITY (AP) A blaze at a particle board plant in Rapid City was quickly knocked down by employees and firefighters.
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Teen faces homicide charge due to phone use while driving
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
HARTFORD, Conn. A teenage driver in Connecticut is under arrest after authorities said the distraction of a handheld cellphone caused her to fatally hit a 44-year-old jogger. The victim’s father blames his death on “stupidity.”
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Avera to host art/cancer event
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center physicians and staff will honor National Cancer Survivors Day with an art show, “Survivorship Through the Arts,” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center, Mitchell. Continue Reading
West River livestock inspections could cost more under latest plan
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE The state Brand Board shifted its plans Tuesday and proposed raising the livestock ownership inspection fee by only a dime to 90 cents per head. A public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 27 in Pierre.
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BARTH: GOP Medicare plan: You’re on your own
May 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic
As a Republican Party congressional leader, Kristi Noem voted twice for the radical Ryan/Republican budget which even the conservative Wall Street Journal believes “…would essentially end Medicare.” Continue Reading
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