Monthly Archives: June 2004

Motorists have access to AAA's online mapping AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists, has announced it is making its world-class routing and mapping technology available to all Internet users through a new Web site, AAAmaps.com. AAA has launched the new site just in time for travelers to plan their … Read Article →

State shows off to tour operators Group tour operators from around the country will visit South Dakota June 4-9 to get acquainted with all the state has to offer. The South Dakota Office of Tourism is hosting the familiarization tour for nearly 30 group tour operators. "This familiarization tour will … Read Article →

Visitor center now open Lewis and Clark Visitor Center near Gavins Point Dam, is now open on weekends. The visitor center, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Park Service, features exhibits about Lewis and Clark, Native American culture, Missouri River history and natural resources. Summer … Read Article →

South Dakotans invited to Heroes Parade Gov. Mike Rounds is inviting all South Dakotans to participate in the Heroes Parade the day of the Korean War Memorial, Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. "We are expecting more than 15,000 people to attend this fantastic event," said Gov. Rounds. "We're inviting … Read Article →

Treasurer warns of solicitations A recent mass mailing has been sent into South Dakota informing recipients they may be entitled to unclaimed assets and asking for a handling fee of $12.95. "It is very clear that the perpetrators of this current scam are using the State Treasurer's Web site to … Read Article →

Corps offers safety tips for summer activities Now that school is out, many families are spending time swimming at the beach, picnicking in the park, and boating and fishing on area lakes and rivers. Most of us will be sure to bring the essential supplies and equipment: food, drinks, sunscreen, … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders With the recent weather that we have been experiencing, producers are faced with making some critical cropping decisions. In order to help producers be more informed and aid in these decisions, there will be an Emergency Planting Decisions Meeting on Monday, June 7. The … Read Article →

News from the Secretary by Larry Gabriel Can you put this mountain in a jar for me? There are people who believe they can take a chunk of this planet, or a population segment of a species, put them into a jar and preserve them.� I run into this idea … Read Article →

Wet conditions prompt emergency meeting by David Lias Mother Nature is proving to be very fickle in South Dakota these days. While farmers and ranchers in some parts of the state continue to struggle with the effects of a prolonged drought, ag producers in portions of Clay County find they … Read Article →