Rounds names transition team, chief of staff Governor-elect Mike Rounds is adding four members to his transition team. The additional members are: Jim Books, Sioux Falls, an organizational consultant who has more than 20 years of organizational and human resource experience. Books previously worked with Rounds' insurance business to enhance … Read Article
Christmas at the Capitol underway Volunteers from across the state filled the Capitol last weekend, decorating more than 100 Christmas trees for the 22nd annual Christmas at the Capitol tree display. The display kicked off Nov. 26 with a grand lighting ceremony that began at 7 p.m. in the Capitol … Read Article
Museum of State Historical Society receives $80,622 operating grant The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Washington, D.C., has awarded the museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society at the Cultural Heritage Center an $80,622 general operating support grant. "General operating support grants are only given to … Read Article
South Dakota events recognized Two South Dakota events are featured in the American Bus Association's (ABA) 2003 Top 100 events in North America. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet in July and the Black Hills Pow Wow in Rapid City in October are included on the list. The … Read Article
South Dakota festivals featured in Prairie Days: A Dakota Life Special South Dakota Public Television premieres Prairie Days: A Dakota Life Special, a colorful documentary about five South Dakota celebrations, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. The lively program celebrates South Dakota's rich heritage through five unique events held … Read Article
Lights! Camera! Action! Allen's story destined for the silver screen USD English professor Ed Allen points to Las Vegas, NV on a map. He spent three days on location during filming of a feature film based on his novel. (Photo courtesy of Gary Keller/USD Media Relations) by Kristine Chung Teacher. … Read Article
Team effort creates place for skateboard enthuasiasts Little City open for business in former Sioux Tools building Half-pipe. Fun box. Spines. Quarters. There's nothing vague about these terms to the avid skateboard enthusiast. That explains, in part, the instant popularity of one Vermillion's newest businesses, Little City Indoor Skateboard Park. … Read Article
April's Ag Advice by April Borders Over the past 30 years much of what North Americans considered to be farming has disappeared. Gone or fading fast are the small to medium sized fruit and vegetable farms, dairies and livestock operations that used to be part of agricultural industry. The solution … Read Article
Virginia Delvaux honored The National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences recognized Virginia Delvaux as a 2002 Regional Finalist for the Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Educator of the Year award. The Educator of the Year award is sponsored by Maytag and is presented to Extension Educators who have … Read Article
VHS class of '73 seeking addresses The VHS 30th class reunion is set for July 4-5, 2003 and the planning committee is attempting to contact all members of the Vermillion High School class of 1973. Please contact Class of '73, %Kelly Gilkyson, 618 Lee St., Vermillion, SD 57069 with any … Read Article
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