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With courthouse violence on the rise, Dunn County looks at security options

April 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MANNING Dunn County is looking to up its security measures at the sheriff’s office and eventually the courthouse. The effort to increase safety will start with security cameras in the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department office, a request granted by the County Commission. Continue Reading

Will more stun guns bring ‘false sense’ of protection?

April 10, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO Don Fischer wouldn’t be shocked if more customers soon bolted to his south Fargo Spy Shop to purchase a stun gun. Continue Reading

Expanding security measures at Stark County Courthouse a tough proposition

March 7, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Issues with handicap accessibility, parking and space at the Stark County Courthouse in Dickinson have the county’s commissioners wondering if professional help is necessary to update security for the structure. Continue Reading

School security on the fast track in Sioux Falls

January 15, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The Sioux Falls School Board voted Monday night to accelerate $6.7 million in school-access renovations.
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Mitchell schools review crisis plans

December 18, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The Mitchell School District has restricted access to its school buildings for years. Exterior doors are always locked at all schools and visitors are funneled through one or two main entry doors, depending on the building.
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Expect small ’13 Social Security benefit increase

October 14, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WASHINGTON Social Security recipients shouldn’t expect a big increase in monthly benefits come January. Continue Reading

Majority of Americans polled say raise taxes to save Social Security

August 26, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WASHINGTON Most Americans say go ahead and raise taxes if it will save Social Security benefits for future generations. And raise the retirement age, if you have to.
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Social Security no longer resembles the deal it once was

August 5, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WASHINGTON People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It’s a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
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Judge: Man Who Stripped Nude at Airport Not Guilty

July 19, 2012 in WDAZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) An Oregon man who stripped nude at Portland’s airport security to protest what he saw as invasive measures was found not guilty of indecent exposure.
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Conduct Code for Unmanned Aircraft Unveiled

July 3, 2012 in WDAZ

PITTSBURGH (AP) A trade group for drone aircraft manufacturers and operators has released the industry’s first code of conduct in response to growing privacy concerns.
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