Monthly Archives: March 2003

New business opens on Wakonda Main Street A new business is opening in downtown Wakonda. "Dakota Screen Works" is owned and operated by Mark and Julie Nelsen. Located in the former Library Buioding, the business will offer screen printing and heat transfer services. The business sells a variety of apparel … Read Article →

Public broadcasting to air Dakota Life South Dakota Public Broadcasting brings viewers along as Dakota Life tracks the thousands of miles long migration of butterflies, on March's all-new edition of Dakota Life. SDPB introduces the work and philosophy of Black Hills Artist Lloyd Krietz. Viewers also meet a man who … Read Article →

April 1 is application deadline for state's assessment freeze Eligible South Dakotans wanting to apply for the S.D. Department of Revenue's Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled program have until April 1, 2003 to submit their applications to their county treasurers. Under the program, elderly and disabled individuals may … Read Article →

Career center to assist Gateway dislocated workers Governor Mike Rounds has asked the Department of Labor to provide rapid response services to those workers facing dislocation as the result of the Gateway layoff. The North Sioux City One-Stop Career Center and Southeast Job Link sponsored a series of meetings earlier … Read Article →

Income guidelines increase for first-time homebuyers The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) announced that the federal income limits that establish eligibility for SDHDA's First-time Homebuyer programs have increased. That means more first-time homebuyers are now within the income guidelines to purchase a home at lower interest rates. "The increased … Read Article →

Drought means lower reservoir levels Persistent drought throughout the Missouri River basin means lower reservoir levels and reduced flows this year as runoff remains low and snowpack accumulation continues below normal. "The shortage of runoff this year will make it difficult to maintain steady to rising pools in the upper … Read Article →

Regis spotlights South Dakota as vacation spot Four representatives from South Dakota attended the Live with Regis and Kelly show in New York City last week, to promote the state as a vacation destination. Mike Pflaum, chief ranger for Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Fred Tully, development director for Crazy Horse … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders March 17 through March 21 is National Ag Week and it seems fitting that we celebrate this week since agriculture is South Dakota's number one industry. Farming and ranching have been the cornerstones of South Dakota's economy since the earliest days of statehood. We … Read Article →

Dakotafest 2003 planning begins Ideas are being planted for the eighth annual Dakotafest that will take place Aug. 19-21 on the Schlaffman Farm in Mitchell. Dakotafest is the Dakota's only outdoor farm show, with more than 34,000 farmers and ranchers expected to attend. Dakotafest 2003 promises to be a must … Read Article →