State And Regional

SD Senate OKs nursing home for reservation

The South Dakota Senate has unanimously approved a plan that would allow construction of a nursing home on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Feb 09, 2010 | 3:15 pm

Grant County animal zoning subject of lawsuit

A citizens group in Grant County is suing to force a public vote on proposed zoning ordinance changes.

Feb 09, 2010 | 1:05 pm

Ice, snow cause Fargo warehouse roof to collapse

Snow and ice buildup have caused parts a roof at a food warehouse in Fargo to collapse, forcing the warehouse, which serves clients in three states, to suspend operations.

Feb 09, 2010 | 12:20 pm

Senate committee approves change in SD school aid

A plan aimed at increasing state funding to school districts once the economy recovers won approval Tuesday from a South Dakota Senate committee.

Feb 09, 2010 | 12:00 pm

SD, ND beef plants form partnership

Organic beef producer Dakota Beef is ending its packing operation in the southeastern South Dakota town of Howard and entering into a partnership with North Dakota Natural Beef in Fargo.

Feb 09, 2010 | 10:50 am

House committee kills welfare drug test bill

A legislative committee has killed a bill that would have allowed the South Dakota Department of Social Services to test welfare recipients for drugs and deny help to anyone who tested positive.

Feb 09, 2010 | 9:10 am

Judge asked to move Johns trial

Defense lawyers for a man charged with killing a deputy sheriff have asked a judge to move the trial out of Turner County or conduct a survey of potential jurors to see if they can be fair and impartial.

Feb 09, 2010 | 9:05 am

House committee advances birth center bill

A legislative committee on Tuesday moved forward a bill that would allow birth centers in South Dakota.

Feb 09, 2010 | 9:00 am

Aberdeen newspaper names interim publisher

The Aberdeen American News has named an interim publisher while Publisher Dave Leone is on medical leave.

Feb 09, 2010 | 8:40 am

Acupuncture licensing bill killed by committee

A bill that would have regulated acupuncturists in South Dakota was killed by a legislative committee Tuesday.

Feb 09, 2010 | 8:10 am

SD murder suspect pleads on Iowa drug charges

The suspect in the killing of a Sioux Falls man has pleaded not guilty to drug charges in Iowa.

Feb 09, 2010 | 7:10 am

SD embezzlement suspect sentenced

A woman accused of stealing more than $150,000 from the Hill City Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service has been sentenced to serve five years in prison.

Feb 09, 2010 | 6:40 am

School bond issue finally passes in Dell Rapids

The southeastern South Dakota town of Dell Rapids is getting a new elementary school, after voters approved it in a fifth vote on the matter.

Feb 09, 2010 | 6:05 am

Election of SD ag secretary is proposed

A bill filed in the South Dakota Legislature would make the office of state agriculture secretary an elected position rather than one filled by a governor's appointment.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:15 am

Weather affected Stock Show attendance

The Black Hills Stock Show wrapped up this past weekend, and the numbers appear to be down from 2009's record-breaking year.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:00 am

Parts of Dakotas deal with snow, cold

Snow and cold is socking parts of the Dakotas.

Feb 08, 2010 | 4:05 pm

Harrisburg School selling online ads

The Harrisburg School District is selling advertising on part of the school's Web site, and at least one parent is not happy.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:10 pm

USD wants help paying for DakotaDome renovations

The University of South Dakota says the DakotaDome needs $8 million worth of renovations, and it wants the Vermillion School District to help pay.

Feb 08, 2010 | 11:05 am

SD farmer sues over failed expansion

A farmer is suing for damages because Lake County denied his permit to build a hog barn east of Madison.

Feb 08, 2010 | 9:40 am

Mother of baby thrown from van believes in miracle

The mother of a baby who was thrown from a van during a rollover crash on Interstate 29 in southeast South Dakota said she thinks it is a miracle her daughter survived.

Feb 08, 2010 | 8:15 am

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