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Trail of Governor statues to be dedicated June 14

May 31, 2013 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) The bronze statues of former South Dakota governors Frank Farrar, Harvey Wollman and Bill Janklow will be unveiled during a July 14 event in the state Capitol Rotunda.
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Days Gone By: Janovec 50th

May 30, 2013 in River Falls Journal

JUNE 1963
Note to Readers: Long ago wedding announcements printed in newspapers included every small detail of the couple and the ceremony. Paul and Mary Janovec are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year and the following is how their announcement appeared, along with a photo congratulating them seen elsewhere in this week’s River Falls Journal. Continue Reading

Man seeks Ruskin Park photos, info

May 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Letcher’s Brett Selland working on documentary.
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Days Gone By

May 23, 2013 in River Falls Journal

10 YEARS AGO, MAY 22, 2003
Glen Park pool was set to open Memorial Day weekend, announced Parks and Rec Director Cindy Danke. She said a new liner is in and all ready to go and a brand new slide has been installed. Daily fees were $1.50 for those 5 and older, with season passes $25 each. Continue Reading

Medora’s trip through time: Preserve America funds help western ND town connect visitors with the past

May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MEDORA Looking back at the rocky cliffs outlining the northern edge of town after glancing at an 1884 photo taken outside of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chuck and Laurinda Warczak didn’t notice much difference. Continue Reading

Akta Lakota Museum addition tells school’s history

May 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic

More than 75 school officials, community members, alumni and students attend ribbon-cutting event. Continue Reading

Todd County Museum looking for clues for ‘The Red Cross Quilt’

May 7, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Where did the Todd County Historical Museum’s quilt come from? Who made it? What do the names signify? Continue Reading

Letter in Aberdeen home shines light on love

May 6, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Contractor finds 103-year-old letter during remodel job.
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4 SD sites nominated for National Register of Historic Places

May 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) A bank, a barn, a church and a movie theater in South Dakota are being nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.
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OPINION: Like it or not, Confederacy our history

May 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic

If Confederate flags must go, so should other things from past.
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