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Gold Dust Casino to reopen in Deadwood this summer

May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

A new group of investors wants to make significant renovations to the property that covers half a city block and create between 50 and 75 jobs. Continue Reading

Mitchell City Council to consider $1 lodging tax

May 19, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Initial vote set on proposal to help fund ice sheet, sports authority.
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RICE: Can Corn Palace make us rich, or just famous?

May 15, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Is tourism important for getting Mitchell’s name known and on the map? Yes, it sort of makes us famous. Is tourism making us rich? No, it is not, but it does add something to our economy. I don’t want to see it go away but I am hesitant to spend millions of public dollars with no outlook of payback. Continue Reading

Medora Musical cast announced for 2013 season

May 13, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The cast and band members for the 2013 Medora Musical season have been announced, according to a release Monday from the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Continue Reading

U of M wants towns for tourism project

May 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL The University of Minnesota is seeking non-metro communities and townships of less than 1,500 for a special project over the next 18 months aimed at boosting a community’s long-term destination appeal. Continue Reading

Official: Sioux Falls convention center needs attached rooms, meeting space

May 8, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau says a lack of attached hotel rooms and small group meeting spaces at the city’s convention center is keeping larger organizations from booking events.
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Rushmore mascots heading out on 14-city tour

May 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The cities along the route are filled with people who have a high propensity to travel to South Dakota.
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OUR VIEW: Explore local, state offerings

May 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The coming two weekends are big for people who have an interest in South Dakota’s recreation and tourism industries.
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Tourism celebration kicks off

May 7, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Contests, freebies planned in Mitchell.
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Custer State Park to get new visitor center

May 5, 2013 in The Daily Republic

GF&P Commission advances plan for $3 million facility.
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